Panaji | 13 July 2025 — Goa is all set to celebrate the richness of regional cinema as the 14th Goa Marathi Film Festival (GMFF) returns on August 9 and 10 at INOX and Maquinez Palace, Panaji. With an impressive lineup of more than 15 Marathi films, including award-winning titles, unreleased premieres, and Goan short films, GMFF 2025 promises a unique and immersive cinematic experience.
Star-Studded Inauguration & Guest Lineup
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is currently producing a Marathi film, is expected to attend as the chief guest. The festival will be inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant at INOX on August 9 at 9:30 AM.
Adding prestige to the occasion, Dr Mohan Agashe, the veteran actor and theatre stalwart, will be conferred the Krutadnyata Puruskar, a lifetime achievement honour celebrating his contribution to cinema and the arts.
Films to Watch Out For
This year’s curated collection includes powerful narratives like:
- Sthal
- Ghaath
- Gharat Ganpati
- Ata Thambaycha Naay!
- Paani
- Kurla Te Vengurla
- Dharmasya
- Snowflower
- Cineman
- Gulkand
- April May ’99
Actors such as Sonali Kulkarni, Subodh Bhave, Chhaya Kadam, Prasad Oak, and Sai Tamhankar will attend special audience interaction sessions.
Goa’s own talent will be spotlighted through two short films:
- Karz by Sharv Shetye
- Ek Cup Cha by Kishore Arjun
Workshops & Registrations
Ahead of the screenings, a workshop on “AI in Content Creation” by visualdub.ai will be held on August 8, open to content creators and filmmakers seeking to explore the power of artificial intelligence in storytelling.
Festival registrations begin July 20, both online via the Burraa app and physically at:
- Vinsan Graphics (Panjim, Vasco)
- Mohak Designers (Ponda)
- Maya Book Stores (Margao)
A Platform for Culture & Conversation
GMFF continues to grow as one of Goa’s most loved regional film festivals — an initiative that merges cinema, culture, and conversation. The 2025 edition emphasizes community engagement, youth participation, and expanding horizons through meaningful films.
Whether you’re a cinephile, a filmmaker, or simply curious about regional storytelling, GMFF 2025 is where Goa meets Marathi cinema — raw, real, and revolutionary.
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