Moreover, the Marathi film industry is shifting towards releases (theatrical and OTT simultaneous release) to combat the convenience argument that pirates use. Movies like Vaalvi proved that audiences will pay for quality content if it is reasonably priced and easily accessible.
Maharashtra has a rich cultural history. The Marathi film industry is not just entertainment; it is an archive of the Marathi language, social issues, and folk art (Lavani, Tamasha, Powada). Piracy devalues this art. marathi movie hdhub4u work