Goa Marathi Film Festival 2026
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GMFF '26 returns for its landmark 15th edition - a three-day cinematic celebration in Goa! Happening on 7th, 8th, and 9th August at INOX and Maquinez Palace, Panjim, the festival kicks off with the world premiere of Vinsan World's production Bandakhor, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Fifteen years of celebrating Marathi cinema, storytelling, and culture come together in this milestone edition, showcasing a powerful line-up of world premieres, award-winning titles, and never-before-seen films on Goan screens.
Marking 15 years of the Goa Marathi Film Festival, conceptualized and organised by Vinsan World
World premiere of Bandakhor, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the festival's opening film - shot in Goa with local cast and crew, exploring themes of women's empowerment
Sabar Bonda, directed by Rohan Kanawade - the first Marathi film to ever premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, winner of the World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize
World premiere of Pishwi, starring Swapnil Joshi and Anita Date
The unreleased film Snowflower, directed by Gajendra Ahire
Krutadnyata Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award) to veteran actor Mohan Joshi, honoring a career spanning five decades in Indian theatre, Marathi cinema, and Hindi film and television
A line-up spanning family drama, comedy, social commentary, and powerful human stories, including titles already recognised at major festivals worldwide
A rare chance to interact with some of the biggest names in Marathi cinema