{"id":12310,"date":"2026-01-05T17:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=12310"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:15:09","slug":"dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Dashavatar Becomes The First Marathi Film In The Oscars 2026 Contention List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\">Some news doesn\u2019t \u201cbreak.\u201d It <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"40\">beats<\/strong>\u2014like a dhol you hear from two lanes away, pulling you toward the crowd before you even know why. That\u2019s what\u2019s happening with <strong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"182\">Dashavatar<\/strong> right now.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Means\">Dashavatar Marathi Movie Nominated For Oscar: What \u201cContention List\u201d Really Means<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/#Why_This_Moment_Feels_Different_For_Marathi_Cinema\" title=\"Why This Moment Feels Different For Marathi Cinema\">Why This Moment Feels Different For Marathi Cinema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/#Dashavatar_Quick_Facts_Before_You_Hit_Play\" title=\"Dashavatar: Quick Facts Before You Hit Play\">Dashavatar: Quick Facts Before You Hit Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/#What_Dashavatar_Feels_Like_On_Screen\" title=\"What Dashavatar Feels Like On Screen\">What Dashavatar Feels Like On Screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/#Why_Its_A_Must-Watch_on_ZEE5_Right_Now\" title=\"Why It\u2019s A Must-Watch on ZEE5 Right Now\">Why It\u2019s A Must-Watch on ZEE5 Right Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/#How_To_Watch_Dashavatar_On_ZEE5_And_See_If_It_Earned_The_Oscars_2026_Contention_Buzz\" title=\"How To Watch Dashavatar On ZEE5 And See If It Earned The Oscars 2026 Contention Buzz\">How To Watch Dashavatar On ZEE5 And See If It Earned The Oscars 2026 Contention Buzz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/#How_To_Keep_The_Marathi_Binge_Going_After_Dashavatar\" title=\"How To Keep The Marathi Binge Going After Dashavatar\">How To Keep The Marathi Binge Going After Dashavatar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/dashavatar-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-in-the-oscars-2026-contention-list\/#A_First_For_Marathi_Cinema_A_Big_Win_For_Storytelling\" title=\"A First For Marathi Cinema, A Big Win For Storytelling\">A First For Marathi Cinema, A Big Win For Storytelling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"583\">You\u2019ve probably seen the line <strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"275\">\u201cDashavatar Marathi Movie nominated for Oscar\u201d<\/strong> floating around. Here\u2019s the truth, clean and clear: <strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"422\">Dashavatar has become the first-ever Marathi film to enter the Oscars 2026 Contention List<\/strong>\u2014which means it\u2019s officially in the Academy Awards race, but it is <strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"496\">not<\/strong> a final nominee yet. Still historic. Still huge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"838\">And the best part? You can watch the film right where your watchlist already lives\u2014on ZEE5. Start with the title, then keep exploring <strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"760\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"758\">Movies<\/a><\/strong> when you want more stories that feel big, lived-in, and made for long nights.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"924\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dashavatar_Marathi_Movie_Nominated_For_Oscar_What_%E2%80%9CContention_List%E2%80%9D_Really_Means\"><\/span>Dashavatar Marathi Movie Nominated For Oscar: What \u201cContention List\u201d Really Means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"981\">Let\u2019s be honest\u2014Oscar language can feel like paperwork.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1262\">So here\u2019s the simplest version: the <strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1038\">contention list<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1063\">eligible pool<\/strong>. Films enter, meet the criteria, and become part of what Academy members can consider. After that comes viewing, voting, shortlists (in some categories), and then the final nominations announcement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1319\">So no, <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1318\">Dashavatar isn\u2019t officially \u201cnominated\u201d yet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1470\">But yes\u2014<strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1379\">it has entered the Oscars 2026 contention list<\/strong>, and that alone makes it a first for Marathi cinema.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1525\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Moment_Feels_Different_For_Marathi_Cinema\"><\/span>Why This Moment Feels Different For Marathi Cinema<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1637\">Marathi films have always had craft. Soul. That specific earthy honesty\u2014like wet \u092e\u093f\u091f\u094d\u091f\u0940 after the first rains.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1690\">What they don\u2019t always get is the global spotlight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1937\">That\u2019s why this milestone lands with weight. Reports calling Dashavatar the <strong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1790\">first Marathi film<\/strong> to reach this Oscar contention stage aren\u2019t just hype\u2014they reflect a real step into the Academy\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2113\">And if you grew up watching Marathi theatre, folk forms, or even just the magic of local storytelling\u2014this one feels personal. Like your hometown voice just got a bigger mic.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2174\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dashavatar_Quick_Facts_Before_You_Hit_Play\"><\/span>Dashavatar: Quick Facts Before You Hit Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2249\">Here\u2019s what we can verify across official listings and reputed databases:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2651\">Dashavatar is a <strong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2296\">Marathi suspense thriller<\/strong>, directed (and written) by <strong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2344\">Subodh Khanolkar<\/strong>.\u00a0 It was released in theatres in India on <strong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2443\">12 September 2025<\/strong>.\u00a0<br data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\" \/>It began streaming on ZEE5 on <strong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2535\">14 November 2025<\/strong>. Runtime: <strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2610\">155 minutes (2h 35m)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2696\">Now the cast\u2014because yes, the faces matter:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2909\">The film stars <strong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2735\">Dilip Prabhavalkar<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2762\">Mahesh Manjrekar<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2781\">Bharat Jadhav<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2801\">Sidharth Menon<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2820\">Abhinay Berde<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2852\">Priyadarshini Indalkar<\/strong> among the leads.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2950\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Dashavatar_Feels_Like_On_Screen\"><\/span>What Dashavatar Feels Like On Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3002\">This isn\u2019t a thriller that screams from scene one.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3018\">It <strong data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3017\">builds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3262\">Think Konkan nights. Sticky air. Drumbeats from a distance. A stage lit by harsh bulbs and stubborn faith. The kind of place where tradition doesn\u2019t sit quietly in museums\u2014it walks around in costume, sweats under makeup, and asks for respect.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3564\">At the centre is <strong data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3298\">Babuli Mestri<\/strong> (Dilip Prabhavalkar), a veteran Dashavatari performer. The film follows his world as performance and reality begin to blur\u2014myth rubbing shoulders with modern conflict until you can\u2019t tell what\u2019s acting and what\u2019s truth anymore.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3586\">And that\u2019s the hook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3676\">Not just \u201cwho did what.\u201d<br data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3615\" \/>But <strong data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3676\">what happens when heritage itself feels under attack?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3712\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_A_Must-Watch_on_ZEE5_Right_Now\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s A Must-Watch on ZEE5 Right Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3759\">Because Dashavatar hits two cravings at once.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3849\">It gives you the <strong data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3788\">thrill<\/strong>\u2014unease, tension, that creeping \u201csomething is wrong\u201d feeling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3929\">And it gives you <strong data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3879\">culture<\/strong>\u2014not as decoration, but as the spine of the story.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4166\">That mix is rare. And when a film with such rooted storytelling enters an Oscars contention conversation, it signals something bigger: regional stories can travel far without changing their accent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4336\">If you love suspense, don\u2019t stop here\u2014go straight into <strong data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4288\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/thriller\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4286\">Thriller movies<\/a><\/strong> after Dashavatar. Same pulse, different worlds.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Watch_Dashavatar_On_ZEE5_And_See_If_It_Earned_The_Oscars_2026_Contention_Buzz\"><\/span>How To Watch Dashavatar On ZEE5 And See If It Earned The Oscars 2026 Contention Buzz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"831\">Open <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"174\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/dashavatar\/0-0-1z5830530\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"172\">Dashavatar<\/a><\/strong> and watch it like you\u2019d watch a folk performance: lights low, volume up. If you want to know why it\u2019s the first Marathi film to enter the Oscars 2026 contention list, don\u2019t multitask\u2014sit with it properly. For yourself, quietly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"831\">\u00a0Notice how <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"536\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/dilip-prabhavalkar\/filmography\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"534\">Dilip Prabhavalkar<\/a><\/strong> holds the frame without shouting, and how <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"659\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/mahesh-manjrekar\/filmography\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"657\">Mahesh Manjrekar<\/a><\/strong> brings lived-in authority to every stare. The Konkan flavour, the drums, the masks, the dread\u2014everything stacks. By the credits, the \u201cOscar buzz\u201d stops sounding like hype.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4393\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Keep_The_Marathi_Binge_Going_After_Dashavatar\"><\/span>How To Keep The Marathi Binge Going After Dashavatar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4430\">One film ends, the craving doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4710\">So when you\u2019re ready for your next watch\u2014whether it\u2019s grounded drama, folk-flavoured storytelling, or pure entertainment\u2014browse <strong data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4622\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/lang\/marathi\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4620\">Marathi movies<\/a><\/strong> or check <strong data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4688\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/new-movies\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4686\">new movies<\/a><\/strong> for the latest drops.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4775\">Different nights. Different moods. Same habit: \u201cjust one more.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5092\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_First_For_Marathi_Cinema_A_Big_Win_For_Storytelling\"><\/span>A First For Marathi Cinema, A Big Win For Storytelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5176\">So yes\u2014people will keep typing <strong data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5176\">\u201cDashavatar Marathi Movie nominated for Oscar.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5178\" data-end=\"5359\">But the accurate headline you can stand by is even better: <strong data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5319\">Dashavatar is the first Marathi film to enter the Oscars 2026 contention list.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5361\" data-end=\"5508\">It\u2019s a milestone. A statement. And honestly, a lovely reminder that the most local stories can still feel global\u2014when they\u2019re told with conviction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5534\">Now go watch it on ZEE5. Lights low. Volume up. Let the drums start.<\/p>\n<p><em>Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India\u2019s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some news doesn\u2019t \u201cbreak.\u201d It beats\u2014like a dhol you hear from two lanes away, pulling you toward the crowd before you even know why. That\u2019s what\u2019s happening with Dashavatar right now. You\u2019ve probably seen the line \u201cDashavatar Marathi Movie nominated for Oscar\u201d floating around. 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