Marathi cinema and the entertainment industry have rapidly gained a new dynamic acting force in the form of Shubhankar Tawde. Shubhankar Tawde is a very versatile actor who works in various genres of movies, from comedy to thriller to romance to horror, each with a performance that sticks with the audience. Want to deep dive his filmography- almost all his works starting from ZEE5, here is a listicle of what to watch in his movies and web series with a reference to find them, and the genre.
1. Andhar Maya (2025) – ZEE5 Original Horror Web Series
Genre: Horror & Drama
Andhar Maya is ZEE5’s original Marathi horror series. Shubhankar Tawde plays the role of the husband of Madhavi (Rutuja Bagwe), on coming back with her siblings to their ancestral Konkan mansion on the death of their father. As the Khatu family attempts to perform final rites and sell the property, they are drawn into a web of supernatural occurrences and disappearances. Tawde’s performance adds the required tension and emotional depth to the story that complements the eerie presence of Kishor Kadam as the mysterious caretaker Gonya. The series stands out because of its strong cast and performance. It is a must-watch for fans of suspense and the supernatural Marathi web series. The series has Kishor Kadam, Rutuja Bagwe, Shubhankar Tawde, Swapnalee Patil, Shubhangi Bhujbal & others in prominent roles.
2. Kaagar (2019) – Romantic Political Thriller
Genre: Romantic
A romantic political thriller movie directed by Makarand Mane, Kaagar unravels the nuances of love and politics. Shubhankar Tawde portrays the role of Yuvraj Kadam, a young man in the maelstrom of politics, being emotionally swept away. The film actor got the Best Actor Debut (Male) award at the Marathi Filmfare Awards for his performance. Rinku Rajguru and Shashank Shende also star in the film in lead roles.
3. Kaale Dhande (2019) – Comedy-Drama Series
Genre: Comedy & Drama
Kaale Dhande is a ZEE5 exclusive Marathi Comedy series that revolves around a series of mishaps faced by its characters. Vicky, a young photographer, is turned around in some unexpected life when all lands in a mess of complications. Shubhankar Tawde does a fine job of embodying his character with ease. Other than Shubhankar Tawde, the show also has Mahesh Manjrekar, Neha Khan, and Nikhil Ratnaparkhi. This drama series is available to stream on ZEE5.
4. 8 Don 75 (2024) – Drama Film
Genre: Drama
In this thriller, Tawde plays the character of Amol Moghe and has received applause with a bunch of awards for that role. This romantic film has been recognised at multiple international film festivals for Tawde’s compelling portrayal of a young man caught in a web of suspense. 8 Don 75 is a great pick for fans of intense, character-driven thrillers. It is a must-watch drama movie who like gripping storytelling. The movie also stars Sanskruti Balgude, Sanjay Mone, and Pushkar Shrotri in lead roles.
5. Freshers (2016–2017) – Television Series
Genre: Youth Drama
This TV series marked Shubhankar Tawde’s first television appearance, where he played the role of a common college student named Sangram Patil going through college life. The series is a crowd pleaser amongst the youth for its true gist about what happens in college and college friendships. The series can be played on ZEE Yuva and is a great series to watch with friends.
6. Kanni (2024)
Genre: Comedy & Romance
The story talks about Kalyani, a rural Maharashtrian girl in her twenties living in the heart of London, India. She comes up with a riskier plot using her housemates to marry a British Citizen, desperate for financial freedom after losing her job. Kanni, a romantic comedy that displays Tawde’s extremely charming side in collaboration with Hruta Durgula and Ajinkya Raut. The Marathi romantic movie delves into the jokes and romantic millennial escapades to make it light-hearted for fans of feel-good movies.
7. Ved (2022) – Romantic Drama Film
Genre: Romance
Ved is a romantic-marathi drama film that hits the core of love, loss, and second chances. The movie is directed by Ritesh Deshmukh. Based on a heartbroken love story, Satya (Riteish Deshmukh), depressed after a failed romance, takes a downward spiral and loses himself in his troubled life. Shubhankar Tawde plays the role of Jonty, who adds depth to Satya’s journey by providing moments of light and friendship amidst all the emotional weight of the film as a supporting actor. The performance by Shubhankar was well-received by the audience and praised by the critics
Shubhankar Tawde’s journey from television to acclaimed Marathi movies and web series showcases his remarkable versatility as an actor. His journey is filled with various roles and alluring performances. With his powerful performances, Tawde has created a multitude of characters on screen, from TV and web series to movies as well as theatre. In the coming time, audiences will hopefully get a lot more from this promising actor as he delves into complex characters.
