Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Plans More Theatres and Film Cities for Marathi Cinema
Maharashtra wants Marathi movies to be shown in more cinema halls.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said a plan for this will be announced soon.
The government also wants to build a modern film city.
It would have technology, filming facilities and different sets in one place.
Ashish Shelar said possible new film cities are planned at Ramtek and Nashik.
The government wants films made in Maharashtra to reach more people.
Several artists received awards at the event.
These included Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Prasad Oak, Salim Khan and Rani Mukerji.
Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra will soon announce an action plan to make more cinema halls available for Marathi films.
Fadnavis praised Marathi cinema and theatre for their artistic quality, diversity, experimentation and cultural tradition.
The state plans to develop a modern film city with advanced technology, production facilities and varied sets.
Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said proposed film cities at Ramtek and Nashik would strengthen production infrastructure.
Awards at the ceremony recognized Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Prasad Oak, Salim Khan and Rani Mukerji.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the plans.
- What
- The government plans to provide more cinema halls for Marathi films and expand film-production infrastructure.
- When
- The announcement was made on September 9 at the 62nd Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards ceremony; the year was not specified.
- Where
- The ceremony was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra; proposed film cities were identified at Ramtek and Nashik.
- Why
- The plans aim to support Marathi and other films made in Maharashtra and help them reach wider audiences.
- Theatre access plan
- An action plan to make more cinema halls available for Marathi films will be announced soon.
- Modern film city
- The proposed facility would include advanced technology, production facilities and different types of sets.
- Proposed locations
- New film cities are being considered at Ramtek in Nagpur and Nashik.
- Existing facilities
- Mumbai’s Film City, N D Studio and filming facilities in Kolhapur are already available.
- Main ceremony
- The announcements were made at the 62nd Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards ceremony.
- Award recipients
- Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Prasad Oak, Salim Khan and Rani Mukerji received honors.