Kishor Kadam, a veteran actor and poet, has made his mark in Indian cinema and television with strong Marathi to Hindi to Tamil pan-lingual performances. Poetic in his portrayals and nuanced by default, Kadam has a wide array of films to his name, including dark dramas and thrillers. This time, however, he’s in the eerie new horror series “Andhar Maya”.
For his fans who wants to see his notable work and all those who are introduced to him through his work, below is a listicle of some of the movies & web series that Kishor Kadam has done– those that are available on ZEE5 as well the others spots if you want to discover more of this widely acclaimed career.
Andhar Maya (2025) – ZEE5 Original Horror Web Series
Genre: Horror, Drama
Andhar Maya is a ZEE5 Marathi Horror Series that talks about a family and their time in a haunted house. The menace of the Khatu family and their ancestral mansion in the hauntingly picturesque Konkan region gets revived when they return to perform death rituals and decide the fate of the property. Kishor Kadam plays the character named Gonya, the cryptic old housekeeper of the house where the family arrives. The supernatural thriller is definitely not to be missed as it perfectly ties family drama together with the spooky supernatural elements, making it a perfect blend of all the good stuff a web series should have.
Cast: Kishor Kadam, Rutuja Bagwe, Shubhankar Tawde, Swapnalee Patil, Shubhangi Bhujbal, Anup Belwalkar, Omprakash Shinde, Pihu Gosavi, Aarav Aeer
Bastar (2024)- The Naxal Story
Genre: Crime
The story of the movie Bastar revolves around the effect of the Naxalite & Maoist insurgency. This crime movie talks about the people living in the Red Zone, primarily, or areas where the Naxalites are most powerful and are known as Naxal-affected areas. Kishor Kadam plays the role of Rajendra Karma, who is the Chief Minister of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. He is one who has the feelings of his people, and he is hurt with each death happening under his watch. The CM has a way of being brutally honest. Kishor Kadam does full justice to the role he portrays.
Cast: Vijay Krishna, Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Shilpa Shukla, Yashpal Sharma, Kishor Kadam
Idak: The Goat (2017)
Genre: Drama
The story of this Marathi drama movie revolves around Namya, a pious man who sets out on a goat pilgrimage, which he sees as a means of making his mother proud. Told amidst the scenic beauty of Western India, the tale talks about faith and compassion as well as the love between a human and an animal. Kishor Kadam plays the role of an elder village sarpanch. His acting provides necessary weight to the story, creating an apt film that one should not hesitate to share with family. It has received praise from critics for its carefully observed direction, affecting storytelling, and excellent performances. Idak: The Goat can be viewed on ZEE5.
Cast: Sandeep Pathak, Kishore Kadam, Usha Naik
BhauBali (2022)
Genre: Comedy & Drama
The story of BhauBhali revolves around Bhau Awalaskar, a rich club guy, and hilariously honest milkman called Bali Jungam. An incidental milk bill dispute spirals into a generational class war, echoing diversity and divisions. Kishor Kadam plays Bali Jungam beautifully with a great performance that gives this character integrity and resolve. The film is an interesting inclusion to Marathi cinema with its funny narrative and solid performances. BhauBali is streaming on ZEE5.
Cast: Manoj Joshi, Kishor Kadam, Medha Manjrekar, Rasika Agashe, Rajan Bhise & others.
Natrang (2010) – Marathi Musical Drama
Genre: Drama
Natrang is a musical drama narrating the life of a labourer who dreams of becoming a theatre artist. Kishor Kadam plays a very important role in the movie here, helping portray art, gender roles, and societal norms intricately. The drama movie has such powerful performances and background scores that it is considered a classic in the Marathi Industry.
It is streaming on ZEE5.
Special 26 (2013)
Genre: Action
A Very Small Part in the Hindi Film Special 26 Kishor Kadam in the main antagonist role. The film has Akshay Kumar in the main role. Based on true high-profile heists, it is a tale with knitted with suspense and drama, that leaves you glued to the screen.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee, Kishor Kadam
Crime Beat (2025) – Hindi Crime Thriller Web Series
Genre: Crime
Crime Beat is a Hindi web series on Crime and Investigation Journalism. Kishor Kadam can be seen as Pashupati in the web series, where the narrative is all about ambition vs morality, intent to commit crime gone mad. The crime web series is an intense, high-gripping thriller that one should not miss. You can watch the series on ZEE5
Cast: Saqib Saleem, Rahul Bhat, Sai Tamhankar, Danish Husain, Rajesh Tailang Kishor Kdam & others
Fandry (2014) – Marathi Romantic Drama
Genre: Romance, Drama
In the romantic drama movie, Fandry, Kishor Kadam plays the role of Kachru Mane, the father of the main character. Discussing issues of casteism and teenage romance, the story has done pretty well in garnering critical appreciation. It was hugely loved by the crowd, as well as fans. For this role, his performance won him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor — Marathi.
Cast: Somnath Awghade, Kishor Kadam, Suraj Pawar
Partu (2015) – Marathi Drama
Genre: Drama
Partu is a very heartwarming family movie. Partu is the tale of a farmer who finds a lost child and takes care of him. Kishor plays the role of the farmer in the movie. Another Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi was deservedly given to Kishor Kadam for his performance as the farmer who touched the hearts of both audiences.
Cast: Kishor Kadam, Smita Tambe, Yash Pandit
Kishor Kadam, with his art of playing various levels of characters, proves he is a multi-dimensional actor in his vast filmography. Spanning from hardcore dramas to lighthearted comedy, his performances have etched to Indian Cinema. His best works are available to watch on ZEE5. So why wait? Go and enjoy the work of a very versatile actor on screen.
