Top 7 Highest-Grossing Marathi Movies Of 2026 You Should Know About

If you are looking for the highest-grossing Marathi movies of 2026, this list highlights seven of the biggest performers based on reported worldwide box-office collections available as of October 17, 2026. Box-office figures can vary across trade sources, particularly for films still running in cinemas, so the numbers below should be treated as reported estimates rather than audited totals.

1. Raja Shivaji

₹130 crore worldwide (reported)

Genre: Historical action drama

Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Vidya Balan and Mahesh Manjrekar.

Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji tells the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the rise of the Maratha Empire. Its scale, historical setting and ensemble cast helped it become one of the biggest Marathi cinema successes of 2026. The film was made in Marathi and Hindi, so some reported figures include both versions.

2. Deool Band 2

Around ₹96–100.5 crore worldwide (reported)

Genre: Spiritual drama

Cast: Mohan Joshi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pravin Tarde, Prasad Oak, Mangesh Desai and Om Bhutkar.

The sequel to the 2015 Marathi film Deool Band, this drama explores faith, doubt and spiritual belief. Its story centres on a farmer facing a personal crisis, with religious faith playing an important role in his journey. The film emerged as a major commercial success, with reports placing its worldwide gross close to or above ₹100 crore.

3. Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam

₹29.9–32 crore worldwide (reported)

Genre: Family drama

Cast: Sachin Khedekar, Amey Wagh, Siddharth Chandekar, Prajakta Koli, Kshitee Jog and Harish Dudhade.

Released on January 1, 2026, the film focuses on the struggle to save a Marathi-medium school threatened by demolition. As its principal and former students come together, they confront questions about education, language and the value of their shared memories. Its emotional subject and social message helped it become one of the year's leading Marathi releases.

4. Tumbadchi Manjula

₹18.74 crore worldwide (reported)

Genre: Horror comedy

Cast: Jitendra Joshi, Sai Tamhankar, Om Bhutkar, Makarand Anaspure and Usha Nadkarni.

Directed by Vividh Korgaonkar, Tumbadchi Manjula blends village comedy with supernatural mystery. The arrival of a mysterious young woman disturbs the peace of a quiet village and brings a dark past to the surface. The film's mix of suspense, humour and local folklore helped it find an audience at the box office.

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5. Aga Aga Sunbai! Kay Mhantay Sasubai?

₹10.23 crore worldwide (reported)

Genre: Family comedy drama

Cast: Nirmiti Sawant, Prarthana Behere, Rajan Bhise and Nakul Ghanekar.

Directed by Kedar Shinde, this domestic drama follows newly married Manasvi and her relationship with her mother-in-law, Smita. As the women navigate family expectations and changes in their lives, an unexpected bond develops between them. Its familiar family setting and blend of humour and emotion make it a notable Marathi release of the year.

6. Ghabadkund

₹8.43 crore worldwide (reported)

Genre: Horror, suspense and adventure

Cast: Devdatta Nage, Shashank Shende, Kushal Badrike and Prajakta Hanamghar.

Directed by Pritam SK Patil, Ghabadkund draws on Maharashtrian folklore and the legend of a mysterious, cursed reservoir. When a group of people becomes involved with its hidden secrets, they encounter dangerous forces and a mystery linked to the past. The makers presented it as the beginning of a Marathi cinematic universe.

7. Jayanti 2

₹5.97 crore worldwide (reported)

Genre: Social drama

Cast: Ruturaj Wankhede, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Payal Jadhav, Rohini Hattangadi and Devika Daftardar.

Written and directed by Shailesh Narwade, the sequel follows a tribal student who faces discrimination at college and is suspended after a confrontation. Her fight for reinstatement grows into a wider struggle against institutional bias, social prejudice and political pressure. The film continues the franchise's focus on social inequality and dignity.

Highest-Grossing Marathi Movies Of 2026: Box-Office Comparison

Note: Collections are rounded and compiled from available trade reports. Estimates differ across sources; the ranking and figures may change as more data becomes available. Raja Shivaji's reported total includes its multilingual release.

Raja Shivaji leads the reported box-office rankings, while Deool Band 2 and Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam have also delivered strong performances. With several genres finding their audiences, 2026 has been a notable year for Marathi cinema.

FAQs

1. Which is the highest-grossing Marathi movie of 2026?

Based on reported worldwide box-office figures, Raja Shivaji is the highest-grossing Marathi movie of 2026, with reports placing its collection at around ₹130 crore.

2. How much has Deool Band 2 earned at the box office?

Reported figures place Deool Band 2's worldwide gross at around ₹96 crore to ₹100.5 crore, depending on the trade source and update.

3. Which Marathi movie stars Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?

Raja Shivaji, the historical film directed by Riteish Deshmukh, features him in the lead role.