Marathi cinema began in the early 20th century, with the first Marathi film, "Shree Pundlik," released in 1912. However, it wasn't until the 1990s that Marathi cinema started gaining recognition and acclaim. The industry has since then grown significantly, with many critically acclaimed films like "Fevicol Se" (2010), "Sairat" (2016), and "Dr. Prakash Baba Ambedkar" (2016).