Marathi cinema’s highest-grossing film of 2025 Dashavatar shortlisted for Oscars 2026: All you need to know

Dashavatar, which is the highest-grossing Marathi film of 2025, has achieved another historic feat. The movie has been shortlisted for Oscars 2026. This makes it the first ever Marathi movie to reach such a global scale. It is the second Indian film after Homebound to reach the stage this year. Here’s everything else you need to know…

Dashavatar shortlisted for Oscars 2026

Dashavatar, which is the highest-grossing Marathi film of 2025, has set a new record. The movie is now shortlisted for Oscars 2026. It is the first Marathi film to achieve such a feat. The movie’s director Subodh Khanolkar confirmed the news on social media by expressing, “Dashavatar is now live on the Academy Screening Room. Thank you!” The movie has entered the ‘Main Open Film Category.’

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About Dashavatar

Currently available for streaming on Zee5 (OTTplay Premium), Dashavatar is extremely loved for Dilip Prabhavalkar’s acting. Various scenes left the viewers in awe of his transformation as an artist, and kept them coming back to watch the movie in theatres. Based on Marathi folklore, Dashavatar also starred Abhinay Berde, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Siddharth Menon, Aarti Wadagbalkar, Ravi Kale, and Vijay Kenkre. Set in Maharashtra’s Konkan area, the movie was the retelling of Lord Vishnu’s 10 avatars. The movie happens to be the first to put the regional Marathi cinema on the global map.

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Homebound also shortlisted for Oscars 2026

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, is also India’s official entry for Oscars 2026. In fact, Ishaan has already started promoting the movie at the global platform. The same is expected out of Dashavatar soon.

Dashavatar FAQs:

Q. When is the OTT release date for the movie Dashavatar?

A. The mythological drama Dashavatar is now streaming on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).

Q. Who is the director of the film Dashavatar?

A. The movie Dashavatar is directed by Subodh Khanolkar.

Q. Who are the main cast members of the movie Dashavatar?

A. The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Dilip Prabhavalkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Bharat Jadhav, Abhinay Berde, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Siddharth Menon, Aarti Wadagbalkar, Ravi Kale, and Vijay Kenkre.