The Maharashtra Files set for May 29 release amid controversy
The Marathi political drama “The Maharashtra Files,” directed by Sanjivkumar Rathod, will hit theatres on May 29, 2026. Details on cast, plot and controversy over land acquisition and corruption.
“The Maharashtra Files” trailer released on May 18th shows farmers fighting a corrupt system. The film, starring Mangesh Desai and Usha Nadkarni, opens on May 29, 2026.
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The trailer for “The Maharashtra Files,” directed by Sanjivkumar Rathod, went up on May 18. The film is a political drama that tackles corruption, land acquisition and misuse of power.
It stars Mangesh Desai, Usha Nadkarni and Sayaji Shinde in a storyline that begins with the proposal of a 40‑km four‑lane national highway. The project ignites a clash between farmers fighting to retain their land and a coalition of politicians, officials and businessmen who bend rules for personal gain.
In the nearly three‑minute teaser, a dark world is shown where corruption runs deep. Farmers and labourers are seen uniting in anger, challenging a system that has always favoured the rich. The film raises sharp questions about why the wealthy keep getting richer while ordinary people struggle.
The cast list also includes Nagesh Bhosale, Sunny Leone, Sapna Chaudhary and Gautami Patil. Their roles are positioned around the central conflict of the highway project and the injustices it brings.
“The Maharashtra Files” is scheduled to open in theatres across India on May 29, 2026, adding a new entry to the “Files” franchise that began with “The Kashmir Files.” The release follows the trailer launch and is expected to spark discussions on political power and justice in Maharashtra.