Marathi Film 'Krantijyoti Vidyalaya' Hits Big, Schools Face Legal Snag for Screenings

• 'Krantijyoti Vidyalaya Marathi Medium' film, released January 1st, 2026, is a massive success in Maharashtra, grossing over 5 crores in six days against a 2 crore budget.
• Directed by Hemant Dhome, the film portrays the decline of Marathi schools and the impact of foreign languages, featuring Sachin Khedekar, Amey Wagh, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshitij Jog, and Prajakta Koli.
• Despite its popularity and schools' desire to show it to students, the film's team announced that immediate in-school screenings are not possible due to technical and legal reasons.
• The team clarified that showing a currently running cinema illegally in schools is a legal offense, urging schools to use nearby cinemas with their assistance.
• The film, running housefull in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is becoming a movement, sparking hope for the revival of Marathi schools.

Why It Matters: 'Krantijyoti Vidyalaya' film is a box office hit and social movement, but schools face legal hurdles for screenings.