Wishing to enjoy the movies that connect with the audience and make them laugh, cry and think? If yes, don’t miss Dilip Prabhavalkar’s performances.
From memorable comic stories to deeply emotional ones, his work brings up absolute style, emotions, intensity, and depth to the story. The list brings up ten must-watch movies of Dilip Prabhavalkar that keep you engaged throughout. You are going to enjoy his absolutely powerful performances in these stories and his ability to transform the regional stories into universal moments. Whether you are a long-time fan of Dilip Prabhavalkar or are discovering him for the very first time, these movies of his will entertain, engage and connect with you till the end.
Dashavatar
Dashavatar is one of the best movies of Dilip Prabhavalkar on ZEE5 that presents the story of an old folk theatre artist, Babuli Mestri (Dilip Prabhavalkar), who is dedicated to the traditional Dashavatar performances. Babuli’s final performances beautifully blur reality and ties to the local struggle for saving nature and culture. This story by Subodh Khanolkar has been delivered in layered performances on screen. Rich visuals, crisp editing, absolute sound design and much more are there to enjoy.
Viti Dandu
Viti Dandu by Ganesh Kadam presents the story of a Daaji (Dilip Prabhavalkar), who is narrating his own childhood memories for his grandson. It is a beautiful story of simple village life, Vitti Dandu games and much more. The performance of Prabhavalkar anchors the story. His performance as Daaji brings depth to the transitional era, making the personal and national change that connect emotionally. Mrunal Thakur and Ashok Samarth, along with Yatin Karyekar, bring up an absolute story that connects with the audience.
Jayjaykar
Jayjaykar is another one of the best movies by Shantanu Ganesh Rode, whose story revolves around retired army officer Major Akhande (Dilip Prabhavalkar). The life of Major got an interesting turn when a group of hijras sought shelter in his home. It is a beautiful, touching and emotional journey of dignity, empathy and social change. His character of Akhande is quite graceful, grounded and full of humanity.
Dashakriya
Set in the village of Maharashtra, Dashakriya is a beautiful story of the commercialisation of post-cremation rituals and the exploitation of economically vulnerable families. It is the story of a boy, Bhanya, who scrambles for coins in the ashes. This movie, by Sandeep Bhalachandra Patil, in which Dilip Prabhavalkar plays Patre Savkar, features a landlord figure who offers the sieve that Bhanya uses. His presence anchors the movie’s commentary on tradition, caste and commerce.
Me Shivaji Park
Me Shivaji Park is one of the best Marathi crime stories by Mahesh Manjrekar. It is the story of five retired friends who meet at the iconic Shivaji Park of Mumbai. Dilip Prabhavalkar is in the performance of Professor Dilip Pradahn, who follows the Gandhian ideals. His performance in the movie is quite powerful and memorable, and balances wisdom with frustration at a flawed judicial system.
Murder Mestri
Murder Mestri is another wonderful Marathi mystery comedy by Rahul Jadhav that brings the story of a postman who had a habit of snooping through letters, which lands him in trouble. The movie features Hrishikesh Joshi in the main performance as the bumbling postman, whereas Vandan Gupte and Dilip Prabhavalkar are among the three mestris. Dilip Prabhavalkar as Dr Madhav Mestri brings up humour, emotions and depth to the story.
Zapatlela
Zapatlela is a Marathi horror comedy by Mahesh Kothare that brings the story full of thrills and laughs. It is the story of gangster Tatya Vinchu, who uses a magical “Mrityunjay Mantra” for transferring his soul to a puppet of. Laxmikant Berde and Pooja Pawar, along with Kishori Ambiye and Dilip Prabhavalkar, offer performances that connect with the audience.
Zhala Bobhata
Zhala Bobhata is a wonderful story of some villagers who are trying to nurse ailing Dilip Prabhavalkar back to health and are also hoping that he will reveal the name of a woman who is suspected of infidelity. This movie by Anup Ashok Jagdale presents Kamlesh Sawant and Sanjay Khapre, along with Bhau Kadam, casting a spell on the audience.
Ajoba
Ajoba is another best Marathi movie, by Sujay Dahake, that brings the journey of a collared leopard moving from the Sahyadris to Mumbai. The story perfectly balances nature’s drama and human conflicts through graceful cinematography by Diego Romero and music by Saket Kanetaker. Dilip Prabhavalkar, in a powerful supporting performance, adds emotions and depth to the story.
Kismat
Kismat brings the story of people who fight with destiny and select the unexpected turns that life has offered. Powerful cast, amazing direction, wonderful cinematography and sound design breathe life to the story. Dilip Prabhavalkar’s expressions bring emotions, depth and authenticity and connect with the audience.
Final Remarks
So, guys! Enjoy these best Dilip Prabhavalkar movies on ZEE5 to enjoy unlimited fun. Dilip is capable of bringing emotions and depth to his every character. His absolute acting skills, powerful dialogue delivery, and epic comic timing beautifully engage with the audience till the end. His screen-savvy presence anchors the modern Marathi cinema. So brew some chai, queue up these titles on ZEE5 and enjoy the work of an actor whose performances touch you.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
