‘Krantijyoti Vidyalaya – Marathi Madhyam’ Outpaces Other Language Films!

The story of Krantijyoti Vidyalaya – Marathi Madhyam, deeply connected to the realities of Marathi schools and stirring deep emotions, is currently the talk of Maharashtra. From the first show at 7 AM to the last at midnight, theaters are packed housefull. Even amid competition from big-budget Hindi and South Indian films, this Marathi movie has firmly carved out its place.

Many single-screen theaters are cutting shows of other films to add more for Krantijyoti Vidyalaya – Marathi Madhyam. The film raked in an impressive ₹6.14 crore in its opening week at the box office, and the momentum has only accelerated in the second week. This response is especially remarkable for a content-driven Marathi film, with bookings trending steadily on platforms.Audiences and critics are showering praise on the film. Viewers are highlighting director Hemant Dhome’s vision, the cast’s performances, the music, and the storyline. Comments like “Hemant Dhome has delivered an outstanding film,” “School memories came alive again,” and “The plight of Marathi language and schools is portrayed powerfully without exaggeration” are pouring in. The film’s sensitive storytelling has left many viewers emotional.

On this success, writer-director #HemantDhome says, “Marathi audiences always wholeheartedly support quality, content-rich films. The response to Krantijyoti Vidyalaya – Marathi Madhyam is beyond our expectations—we never imagined such massive and consistent love. Housefull shows from morning to night, the emotion in viewers’ eyes, and the feedback afterward are truly overwhelming. This culture of encouraging good work is the real strength of Marathi cinema. This love has given our entire team fresh energy to keep going.

Krantijyoti Vidyalaya – Marathi Madhyam is currently running in theaters, featuring a powerhouse cast including Sachin Khedekar, Amey Wagh, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshiti Jog, Kadambari Kadam, Harish Dudhade, Nirmiti Sawant, Pushkaraj Chirputkar, and Prajakta Koli. Produced by Chalchitra Mandali, the film is written and directed by Hemant Dhome, with Kshiti Jog as producer. Co-producers are Viraj Gavse, Urfi Kazmi (Crazy Few Films), and Ajinkya Dhamal.

By Keerti Kadam