Maharashtra Shahir

Kedar Shinde along with Pratima Kulkarni, Vasundhara Sable and Omkar Mangesh Dutt, started working on the story in 2019 and spent nearly two years in conducting research on Shahir Sable and finalising the screenplay. Additionally, Shinde and team conducted extensive research on storyboarding scenes, selecting locations and designing looks and costumes to recreate the period from 1920s to 1980s. The film was, formally, announced by Shinde on his social media account on 3 September 2021, the birth anniversary of Shahir Sable.[9]

A promotional video announcing the casting of Ankush Chaudhari in the titular role was released by Raj Thackeray at Maharashtra Day rally on May 1, 2022 at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.[10] A poster announcing the casting of Sana Shinde as Bhanumati Sable was released on September 3, 2022.[11]

The shooting of the film began on Vijayadashami on 5 October 2022 at Krishnarao Sable's village Wai.[12]Shinde chose the hills of Satara for the shoot, including Pasarni Ghat.[13][14] The second schedule was filmed in and around Mumbai. The third schedule was shot in Baku, Azerbaijan to present Russia (then USSR) in 1980s. The location was moved from Russia to Azerbaijan due to Russia-Ukraine War. The filming wrapped up on 27 February 2023 after shooting final scenes in Mumbai.

The film was theatrically released on 28 April 2023.[18]

It was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on 2 June 2023.[19]

Maharashtra Shahir movie received positive reviews from critics. Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and Wrote "Ajay-Atul's music and the voices of Ajay and all the other playback singers have made the cinematic Madhumas blossom. But, some of the 'tunes' in the background song remind us of Ajay-Atul's old works (music). The rest of Shahir's songs and bharoods are easily brought into the film by the screenwriter, director and music director".[20] Vinod Ghatge of ABP Majha gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and says "Of course, although there are some technical things, this movie will definitely give you a great experience as an audience. Kedar Shinde and his team have worked hard to create this work of art, a must see to salute that Maharashtra Shahir, to bow down to her contribution".[21] Devendra Jadhav of Sakal Wrote "Ajay Atul's music is beautiful. Songs in movies carry the story forward. The movie picks up after the interval. Many old popular songs of Shaheer can be heard and can be seen. The events of Shahir's popular play can be seen on the screen. Khanderaya of Jejuri, one can learn the story behind how Lokdhara of Maharashtra was created".[22] Akhilesh Nerlekar of Loksatta Says "This movie is definitely a must see. Although it is a biopic, Kedar Shinde has presented a masterpiece without any compromise in terms of story, screenplay, everyone in Maharashtra must watch the movie at least once".[23]

Maharashtra Shahir collected ₹ 3.33 crores on the six day.[24]The film registered an increase in collections on Monday, earning ₹1.03 crores. The film earned ₹1.65 crore in its three-day opening weekend.[25] The film grossed over ₹7.35 crore at the box office in India.[26]