Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Marathi Film 'Dashavatar' Explores Konkan Ecology, Inspired by 'Kantara'
A movie called 'Dashavatar' is about a place called Konkan.
An old man, Babuli, tells stories about gods.
His son, Madhav, wants a job to get married.
He makes a deal with a mining company, but Babuli doesn't like it because it might hurt the environment.
The movie is inspired by another film and shows how people can protect nature with the power of belief.
The Marathi film 'Dashavatar' centers on the Konkan region and its ecological fragility.
Veteran actor Dilip Prabhavalkar stars as Babuli Mestri, an aging practitioner of the Dashavatar performance tradition.
The plot involves Babuli's son Madhav making a deal with a mining company for employment, leading to conflict.
The film draws thematic and stylistic inspiration from Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara', particularly regarding environmental impact and divine intervention.
'Dashavatar' emphasizes the deep connection between the Konkan's culture and its natural environment, urging viewers to believe in change and miracles.
- Who
- Dilip Prabhavalkar as Babuli Mestri, Siddharth Menon as Madhav, Priyadarshini Indalkar as Vandana, Vijay Kenkre as Sarmalkar, Abhinay Berde as Monty, and Mahesh Manjrekar as Michael.
- What
- Dashavatar is a Marathi film that uses its Konkan setting to highlight ecological threats, focusing on a traditional Dashavatar performer and his son's entanglement with a mining company.
- When
- Theatrical release was on September 12. The film is now available on ZEE5.
- Where
- The Konkan region of Maharashtra.
- Why
- The film explores themes of environmental preservation, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the struggle for justice, influenced by the narrative structure and thematic elements of 'Kantara'.
Environmental Conservation
Economic Development
Environmental Impact of Mining
Environmental Conservation
The film highlights the threat of environmental damage to the Konkan's natural beauty and ecosystems due to mining activities.
Economic Development
Mining provides job opportunities, contributing to the local economy and development.
- Film Title
- Dashavatar
- Release Date
- September 12
- Language
- Marathi
- Streaming Platform
- ZEE5
- Director
- Subodh Khanolkar
- Lead Actor
- Dilip Prabhavalkar
- Runtime
- 152 minutes