Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Marathi Film Removal Sparks Controversy, Political Outcry
A Marathi movie called 'Yere Yere Paisa 3' was removed from some movie theaters to make space for a Hindi film called 'Saiyaara'.
A politician named Ameya Khopkar is upset because he feels Marathi movies are not getting a fair chance.
He thinks the movie theaters are treating Marathi films unfairly.
Other political groups are backing him.
The Hindi film has made a lot more money than the Marathi film.
Marathi film 'Yere Yere Paisa 3' was removed from some theaters to make way for the Hindi film 'Saiyaara'.
Ameya Khopkar of MNS criticized multiplexes for prioritizing 'Saiyaara' over the Marathi film.
Khopkar warned of future protests if Marathi films continue to be sidelined.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and Shiv Sena's cinema wing supported Marathi films.
'Yere Yere Paisa 3' earned ₹78 lakh while 'Saiyaara' amassed over ₹190 crore at the Indian box office.
- Who
- Ameya Khopkar (MNS), multiplex owners, Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena UBT), and the cinema wing of Shiv Sena.
- What
- The Marathi film 'Yere Yere Paisa 3' was pulled from theaters in favor of the Hindi film 'Saiyaara'.
- When
- A week after the release of 'Yere Yere Paisa 3' on July 18, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To accommodate the Hindi film 'Saiyaara', allegedly due to the sidelining of Marathi cinema.
Marathi Film Advocates
Multiplex Owners
Film Selection
Marathi Film Advocates
Marathi films are being treated unfairly by multiplexes, which are prioritizing Hindi films.
Multiplex Owners
Multiplex owners are making decisions based on multiple business factors.
- Film Title
- 'Yere Yere Paisa 3'
- Film Director
- Sanjay Jadhav
- Replaced by
- 'Saiyaara'
- Allegation
- Discrimination against Marathi cinema
- Political Parties Involved
- MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena
- 'Yere Yere Paisa 3' Box Office
- ₹78 lakh
- 'Saiyaara' Box Office
- ₹190 crore+
Sources
Marathi film removed to ‘make way for Saiyaara’: MNS leader alleges discrimination, warns of protest
Marathi Film Yere Yere Paisa 3 REMOVED From Mumbai Theatres To Accommodate Saiyaara, MNS Leader Warns Of Protest (VIDEO)