Hey Marathi cinema lovers! Have you ever watched the movies that left you speechless, crying and cheering for more? Well, that’s exactly what these gems did, and ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar agreed to the same wholeheartedly. From emotional family dramas to the powerful social stories in the Marathi language, these award-winning Marathi movies just swept the categories with amazing performances and stories.
We will chat about each movie in this guide, along with its stars, genres and exactly why it earned those prestigious trophies. The best thing is that these movies can be streamed on ZEE5 conveniently.
Natsamrat
Natsamrat is one of the best movies on ZEE5 that has grabbed the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for its best story, powerful performance, strong cast and a lot more. This emotional family drama presents Natekar and Medha Manjrekar in powerful performances. It is the story of an ageing theatre actor who loses everything due to family greed.
Why Natsamrat Deserved The ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
Nana Paktekar received the Best Actor award at ZEE Gaurav Purskar for his powerful performance in the movie. The movie beautifully captures the pain of ageing and family bonds. The movie efficiently proved that Marathi cinema can even deliver deep stories.
Ata Thambaycha Nay!
Ata Thambacycha Nay! is one of the best family drama movies by Shivraj Waichal presenting Bharat Jadhav and Siddharth Jadhav. This hilarious and touching story brings comedy and emotions to the audience.
Why Ata Thambacya Nay! Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
The movie brings up humour and emotions, keeping the audience connected throughout. It has been awarded for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.
Dashavatar
Dashavatar presents Dilip Prabhavalkar in powerful performances, presenting a perfect mix of mythology and modern drama. Stunning visuals and powerful acting make it a Blockbuster Cinema of the year.
Why Dashavatar Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
Dilip Prabhavalkar hooks audiences till the end through his powerful performance in the movie and has got appreciation as ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar’s Best Actor award for the same.
Jarann
Jarann is a powerful drama starring Amruta Subhash is an engaging Marathi drama that presents the struggles and strength of life. The raw performances and realistic story make it one of the most favourite among the intense emotional movies.
Why Jarann Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
Amruta Subhash has been appreciated for her powerful performance in Jarann as ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar’s Best Actress award. The movie shows the real-life challenges of life with absolute depth and emotion.
Sthal
Sthal is another promising Marathi movie by Nandini Chikte and Taranath Khiratkar that brings the story full of dreams and village realities.
Why Sthal Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
It swept the Best Promising Debut Actress and Actor categories at the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar. Fresh energy and an authentic story make this movie a must-watch.
Godavari
Godavari by Nikhil Mahajan presents the story of a family that has recently witnessed two deaths and is grieving at this moment. Jitendra Joshi and Sai Tamhankar in powerful performances makes the movie quite interesting.
Why Godavari Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
Beautiful visuals, emotional dialogues and much more make this movie a festival special. It received awards for Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue, Best Background Music and Best Cinematography.
Kaksparsh
Kaksparsh, beautifully written by Sachin Khedekar and Priya Bapat, presents the story of sacrifice and relationships.
Why Kaksparsh Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
Kaksparsh beautifully shows an honest take on the tough choices of life, and that’s why it successfully achieved the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor and Best Actress.
Sairat
Sairat by Nagraj Manjule brings a love story that connects with the audience. The performances of Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosal are quite appreciative in the movie and keep the audience hooked till the end.
Why Sairat Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
The movie received the Best Film and Best Director awards and offers a bold social message and fresh talent.
Khari Biscuit
Khari Biscuit is a coming-of-age Marathi drama that presents the story of a young boy and Nandita Patkar as his strong mother. The movie explores the struggles of a single parent with absolute love and humour.
Why Khari Biscuit Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
Nandita Patkar won the role for Best Supporting Actress in the movie. The movie gives a simple and powerful message with its absolute emotional depth.
Aevdhe se Aabhal
Aevdhe se Aabhal is a Marathi family drama by Bipin Nadkarni that presents Ashok Shinde and Prateeksha Lonkar, bringing the essence of village life, dreams, and traditions beautifully.
Why Aevdhe Se Aabhal Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar
Bipin Nadkarni won the Best Director award for the movie. He has come up with the actors who bring realism and authenticity to the story. The story is the authentic portrayal of the Maharashtrian roots.
Newcomers Who Shone in Award-winning Marathi Movies at ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar over the Years
ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar always nurtures new talents. It celebrates the special categories like Best Promising Debut Actor and Actress every year, giving beginners a real platform.
Nandini Chikte and Taranath Khiratkar won the Best Debut Actress and Actor awards for their outstanding performances in Stahl in 2026. Their achievement served as a way to their bright future.
Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar, through absolute performance succeeded in grabbing the awards for best debut in the Sairat movie. Their performances have been loved and appreciated by the audience and critics.
Pirya Bapat has also gained recognition for her powerful performance in the Kaksparsh movie.
By spotlighting raw, outstanding performances through jury decisions and fan appreciation, the awards create instant opportunities. It boosts confidence, attracts casting calls and turns newcomers into stars in the movies, web series and beyond.
Award-winning Marathi Movies that Keep The Pride Alive
Wow! What a journey through these incredible movies! Each movie included here in the segment swept the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for every good reason. Powerful stories, stellar acting and pure Marathi soul keep the audience hooked throughout. Just check out these movies on ZEE5 now and tell us which is your favourite one. The Maharashtra film industry is growing rapidly because of the honours like ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, and these movies are the living proof.
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.
