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7 Marathi Films to Release During Pitrupaksha, Challenging Traditional Beliefs

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News18•24-09-2026, 09:17
7 Marathi Films to Release During Pitrupaksha, Challenging Traditional Beliefs
- •Despite the traditional belief of avoiding new ventures during Pitrupaksha, Marathi film producers have chosen this period for film releases.
- •A total of 7 Marathi films are set to be released during Pitrupaksha this year, strategically placed between Ganesh Utsav and Navratri Utsav.
- •Three Marathi films, 'Bandkhor', 'Tujhya Aaila', and 'Devghar on Rent', were released on Anant Chaturdashi.
- •On October 2nd, 'Aali Mothi Shahani', 'Gaman', and 'Maharashtra Epstein Files' will be released, followed by four more films.
- •While Hindi films like Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam' are also releasing, Marathi cinema dominates the release schedule during this period.
Key Questions Answered
A total of seven Marathi films are scheduled for release during the Pitrupaksha period.
The three Marathi films releasing on Anant Chaturdashi are 'Bandkhor', 'Tujhya Aaila', and 'Devghar on Rent'.
In the first week of October, three Hindi films are releasing: Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam', 'Prem Keetanu', and 'Valmiki Ramayan'.





