This paper is widely cited as a definitive text on the "New Wave" of Marathi cinema that began roughly in 2004–2005. Jhingan argues that Marathi cinema underwent a radical shift, moving away from the outdated, rural-centric "tamasha" films of the 80s and 90s to a sophisticated, urban, and realistic storytelling style.
(1932) was the first Marathi talkie. This period saw the rise of legendary figures like V. Shantaram Acharya Atre The Golden Age: Films like Sant Tukaram marathi movies