Five Marathi films to be premiered at NAFA Festival
Five new Marathi films will be premiered at the forthcoming North American Film Association ( NAFA) Festival which will be held between 7th and 9th August 2026 at San Jose in California, USA. This festival is being organised in association with Maharashtra Government.
The five films to be premiered at this festival are, ‘Tu Mee aani Amaira’ , ‘Na Avadati Goshta’, ‘Dwidhaa’, ‘Paro’ and ‘Frame’. Besides these five films 11 award winning short films will also be screened at this festival. All these films are on variety of subjects to create awareness about various issues related to human relations. Among these selected short films, ‘Undocumented.pdf’ will be the main attraction, as it throws light on recent social sensitive issue of immigration. This film is produced by NAFA.
According to the organisers of this film festival, this event will help to promote the Maharashtrian culture worldwide through cinema.
‘Bhootam Bhayam’ will bank on scary locations
There is a lot of curiosity among the film lovers about the forthcoming Marathi Horror –Comedy ‘Bhootam Bhayam’ which is to be released in theatres on 24th July 2026. Presented by Zee Studios, produced by Kayara Kumar Creations and written & directed by Ramachandra Arun Gaonkar, this film will bank upon the scary locations, where the shooting of the film took place.
According to the artistes of this film, these locations chosen at quiet deserted places were so scary that even after the shooting got over, they never dared to move alone. They always moved in their group. In short, the creation of atmosphere during the shooting was so scary that its effect remained at the location even after the shoot.
This horror comedy film stars Chhaya Kadam, Karan Sonavane, Ninad Limaye, Neel Salekar, Saurabh Ghadge, Siddhant Sarfare, Shubham Jadhav, Pushkaraj Chirputkar, Manmeet Pem and Pratap Phad in lead roles.
Sharad Ponkshe, Suyash & Priyanka Tendolkar to present Marathi play ‘Katkon Trikon’
Priyanka Tendolkar, Ajit Bhure, Sharad Ponkshe, Suyash Tilak, Katkon Trikon Natak
Marathi stage has always offered plays on sensible subjects, over the years. Now, renowned Marathi artistes Sharad Ponkshe , Suyash Tilak and Priyanka Tendolkar have come together to offer their play ‘Katkon Trikon’ during the month of August 2026. And the poster of this play which has been released has raised a lot of curiosity among the stage lovers.
Priyanka Tendolkar, Ajit Bhure, Sharad Ponkshe, Suyash Tilak
The play revolves around a happening in the life of a simple a simple family, which complicates their life, with new questions arising out of their answer to every problem. Director Ajit Bhure says that this play will be a family thriller which shows the changes noticed in the relationship among the family members, with the progress of the play. We have tried to create such situations, where the audience will have the question in their mind – What next ? .
Vivek Bele is the write of this play with Pradeep Mulye as production controller. Shital Talpade will manage light effects, while Sai-Piyush have given the music for this play. This play is presented by Chourangee Entertainment.
Poster of ‘Samarth’ unveiled in presence of thousands of children
Forthcoming Marathi film ‘Samarth’, which is based on the teachings of Samarth Ramdas Swami is all set for release in August 2026. Recently, the grand ceremony of the unveiling of the poster of this film was held in Dnyanprabodhini Prashala at Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune in presence of 2500 students .
On this occasion, the students presented demonstration of Suryanamaskaras and recited 13 Manache Shlok to pay tributes to the teachings of Samarth Ramdas Swami.Present on this occasion was Mr. Balasaheb Swami, head of Shree Samarth Ramdas Swami Sansthan, Sajjangad. Speaking about the importance of this film Writer Ravindra Pathak said “Ramdas Swami was not just a big name in history, but his teachings are more relevant to today’s new generation.”
Director Yogesh Phulphagar called this film an entertaining film with a good message. Presented by Thermoline Marketing Pvt. Ltd and Produced by A3 Events & Media Services, this film will be released in August 2026.
Suspense filled ‘Bol Rani Bol’ to release on 17th July
The new poster of forthcoming Marathi film ‘Bol Rani Bol’, which was released recently, has generated a lot of curiosity about this film’s subject . This poster also shows the four lead artistes namely Sai Tamhankar, Subodh Bhave, Chinmay Mandlekar and Sambhaji Sasane with serious expressions with guns in their hands.
One thing is sure that it will be a mystery filled film , with each character hiding something from the other. According to director of this film Sid Vinchurkar, through this new poster of the film, they have revealed a glimpse of the mysterious and dangerous happenings from the film. He is confident that this film will keep the audience engaged from beginning till the end.
Produced under the banner of New Zealand Motion Pictures, by producers Apoorva Motiwale Sahay, Sid Vinchurkar, Amit Bhanushali and others, will be released in theatres from 17th July 2026.
‘Bhootam Bhayyam’ horror comedy teaser raises curiosity among film lovers
The teaser of much awaited horror comedy film ‘Bhootam Bhayyam’ was released recently on social media, raising more curiosity among film lovers, about this film. The teaser indicates the story of seven friends who are involved in some mysterious circumstances. Moreover the orange juice gang, which has become popular on social media will be seen for the first time on big screen.
The teaser also presents the artistes Saurabh Ghadge, Shubham Jadhav, Siddhant Sarfare, Neil Salekar, Karan Sonavane, Pushkaraj Chirputkar and Manmeet Pem together in lead roles. Moreover the quality visual effects and cinematic scale presented through the teaser also grab the attention.
According to director Ramchandra Arun Gaokar , the teaser of the film is just a glimpse of the mystery based subject. Producers Naren Kumar , Mahesh Korde and Zee Studios Business Head Bhavesh Janavlekar are hopeful about the film’s success. The trailer of the film will be released soon. And this film will be released in theatres on 24th July 2026.
Prajakta Mali to make her acting debut in Telugu films
Renowned Marathi actress Prajakta Mali who has excelled in different fields of entertainment like acting, anchoring, dance, film production and a business woman is now all set to enter Telugu film industry as an actress. We are all aware that Prajakta made considerable progress in the Marathi entertainment industry being a multi- talented personality.
As per the present news, the shooting of Prajakta’s telugu film is in progress. According to Prajakta, more information about her role in this film, the story of this film, her co-artistes and other details will be disclosed soon. But, in the meanwhile, her well wishers are all excited to see her progress in telugu film industry.
Nachiket Lele’s new double innings begin with ‘Tula Pahta’
Nachiket Lele who has become popular as a singer through reality shows is now all set to begin his new double innings. Through Mayura Pradhan’s Brave Wheel Productions ‘Tula Pahta’, he is all set to appear as an actor and a playback singer. This film is set for release on 10th July 2026.
The writer and director of this film is by Mayura Pradhan.Cinematography is by Pushkar Zoting, sound design by Rohit Pradhan, Music direction by Rohan Pradhan and Rohan Gokhale and choreography by Deepali Vichare are the other credits of this film.
Along with senior artiostes Satish Pulekar and Ila Bhate this film stars Nachiket Lele, Manasi Patil, Nishigandha Wad, Anand Kale, Deepali Vichare, Pallavi Ajay, Swapnil Parjane and Aakash Shinde in lead roles. The song ‘Door door…’ written by Rohan Gokhale on the music of Rohan & Rohan from this film has already been launched on social media.
Speaking about this project, actor & singer Nachiket seems to be excited and has thanked Producer – director Mayura Pradhan, for offering him this golden opportunity.
NAFA 2026 between Aug 7-9 in California Theatre, San Jose
The stage is all set for the the third chapter of the most prestigious NAFA 2026. Between August 7 to 9 , this will just not be the festival of Marathi films at California Theatre, San Jose; but will be an effort to unite the entire indian community together.
NAFA Founder Abhijit Gholap described it as an effort to reach out the Marathi tradition and culture amongst the new generation in USA through these Marathi films. According to the organisers this festival will give a glimpse of red carpet ceremony of Hollywood.
NAFA Film Festival, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Amol Palekar, Sachin Khedekar, Madhur Bhandarkar, Sonali Kulkarni, Avadhoot Gupte, Aadinath Kothare, Vaidehi Parashurami
In the recent past, Marathi films have received good response in USA and Canada. Many top Marathi celebrities will be participating in this grand festival with their personal presence. So, all roads will lead to California theatre, during August 7 -9 th . Watch for the best action.
‘Garambicha Bapu’on Big Screen, Poster released
Based on Writer by S. N. Pendse’s novel ‘Garambhicha Bapu (गारंबीचा बापू)’ a Marathi play with the same name had become very popular among the drama lovers. Now, this story will be on big screen for film lovers. Popular director films and web series Mr. Guruprasad Inamdar will be directing this film.
Suitably titled for big screen ‘Garambhicha Bapu – Goshta Eka Waghachi’, the poster of this film was released on social media. Presented by Guruprasad Films, the screenplay and dialogues of this film are written by Shashi Pendse. While presenting this popular subject of the olden days, cinematic liberties will be taken, with the technological development in the film industry.
One thing is sure that the poster of this film has appealed the film lovers and have raised their expectations about this film.