Marathi Cinema's Fight for Screens: Eknath Shinde to Meet Multiplex Giants

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde will meet multiplex representatives to address challenges faced by Marathi films in securing theatre slots. The meeting, announced by Marathi Language Minister Uday Samant, will involve key cultural figures, including multiplex representatives, amid allegations that theatres favor Hindi films over Marathi cinema.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to hold a crucial meeting with representatives from major multiplex chains to address the struggles Marathi films face in securing screen time. This issue was highlighted by Marathi Language Minister Uday Samant.

The meeting announcement, revealed through a letter posted on X, comes after concerns were raised about Marathi films being sidelined in favor of Hindi movies. Key figures, including Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar and officials from multiplex brands like Cinepolis and PVR, will attend the talks.

Last week, Sandeep Deshpande, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Mumbai unit president, accused some theatres of deliberately replacing Marathi film slots to make room for Hindi shows, prompting swift action from the government.