Small Marathi Film 'Krantijyoti Vidyalaya' Stuns Box Office with 9.5 IMDb Rating

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News18•15-01-2026, 16:52
Small Marathi Film 'Krantijyoti Vidyalaya' Stuns Box Office with 9.5 IMDb Rating
- •A small Marathi drama, 'Krantijyoti Vidyalaya Marathi Medium', has become a surprise hit, earning a 9.5 IMDb rating.
- •Released on January 1, 2026, with a budget of Rs. 2 crores, the film collected Rs. 11.25 crores in 11 days, achieving a 462.5% profit.
- •It surpassed big-budget films like Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' and Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab' in terms of profit percentage (ROI).
- •Directed by Hemant Dhome, the film tells a heartwarming story of former students and teachers saving an old Marathi medium school.
- •The success highlights the power of strong content and word-of-mouth over star power, featuring actors like Sachin Khedekar and Amey Wagh.
Why It Matters: A Marathi film with a strong story and no star power achieved massive success, proving content is king.
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