Cannes 2026: Abhijat Marathi OTT Platform Elevates Marathi Cinema Globally

At Cannes Film Festival 2026, the Marathi OTT platform 'Abhijat Marathi' was launched, spotlighting regional storytelling worldwide. Kedar Narahar Joshi led the launch attended by Marathi stars. The platform aims to showcase Marathi art and culture globally, supported by the Maharashtra government.

In a grand unveiling at the renowned Cannes Film Festival 2026, the Marathi content-focused OTT platform 'Abhijat Marathi' made its official debut on the global stage. This notable launch, indicative of a pivotal moment for Marathi entertainment, was spearheaded by its Founder and Owner, Kedar Narahar Joshi.

The event was further graced by the presence of illustrious Marathi film personalities such as Ashok Saraf, Nivedita Saraf, Prajaktta Mali, Jayanti Waghdhare, and Ankita Walawalkar. These dignitaries walked the Cannes red carpet following the ceremony held at the Bharat Pavilion, symbolizing the increasing global reach of Marathi cinema.

During the launch, Kedar Narahar Joshi expressed his pride in promoting Marathi arts and acknowledged the support received from key political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra's leadership. The launch underscored a growing international appetite for regional Indian narratives and bolstered Marathi entertainment's influence on a worldwide scale.