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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to Boost Marathi Film Screenings with New Cinema Halls
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 08:44 AM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a plan to increase the number of cinema halls dedicated to Marathi movies across Maharashtra, aiming to modernise facilities and expand regional film reach.
Mumbai, Sept 10 (The Times of India) – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a government initiative to add more cinema halls that will exclusively screen Marathi-language films. The scheme, announced during a press conference, seeks to address the limited availability of dedicated venues for regional cinema and to encourage wider audience participation.
The state will allocate funds for the construction and upgradation of existing multiplexes, ensuring they meet modern technical standards such as digital projection and comfortable seating. Officials said the project will be rolled out in phases, beginning with major urban centres before extending to tier‑2 and tier‑3 towns.
By expanding the infrastructure, the administration aims to boost the Marathi film industry's box‑office potential and create new employment opportunities in the entertainment sector. The CM emphasized that a vibrant regional cinema ecosystem is essential for preserving cultural identity while also contributing to Maharashtra's overall economic growth.
The government plans to partner with private cinema chains and local cultural bodies to expedite implementation. Details on the exact number of new halls and the timeline for completion will be released in a subsequent notification.
Stakeholders, including filmmakers and theatre owners, welcomed the move, describing it as a long‑awaited step toward strengthening Marathi cinema’s market presence.
The state will allocate funds for the construction and upgradation of existing multiplexes, ensuring they meet modern technical standards such as digital projection and comfortable seating. Officials said the project will be rolled out in phases, beginning with major urban centres before extending to tier‑2 and tier‑3 towns.
By expanding the infrastructure, the administration aims to boost the Marathi film industry's box‑office potential and create new employment opportunities in the entertainment sector. The CM emphasized that a vibrant regional cinema ecosystem is essential for preserving cultural identity while also contributing to Maharashtra's overall economic growth.
The government plans to partner with private cinema chains and local cultural bodies to expedite implementation. Details on the exact number of new halls and the timeline for completion will be released in a subsequent notification.
Stakeholders, including filmmakers and theatre owners, welcomed the move, describing it as a long‑awaited step toward strengthening Marathi cinema’s market presence.