Dashavatar Enters Oscar Contention List: When And Where To Watch The Marathi Film Online?

Marathi cinema has achieved a landmark moment on the global stage as Subodh Khanolkar's film Dashavatar starring veteran actor Dilip Prabhavalkar, has officially been selected for the Oscars 2026 contention list. The film has become the first-ever Marathi-language movie to enter the Oscars' main competition contention list, putting it alongside an elite group of only around 150-250 films worldwide chosen from thousands of submissions.

This achievement has been hailed as a historic milestone for regional Indian cinema, shining a spotlight on Marathi storytelling on one of the world's most prestigious platforms.

Dashavatar, which was released in theatres on September 12, 2025 and is now available on ZEE5 has been praised for its rich cultural themes blending Konkan folk traditions with universal emotional threads and stand-out performances, especially by Prabhavalkar in the lead role.

As the Oscars process unfolds, nominations will be announced January 22, 2026, with the 98th Academy Awards ceremony scheduled for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

What makes this also exciting for audiences is that Dashavatar is available to stream on ZEE5 , allowing viewers everywhere to watch this powerful and culturally rooted film that's now in the Oscar conversation.