18 Facts About Mahesh Kothare

Mahesh Ambar Kothare is an Indian film actor, director and producer of Marathi and Hindi films.

Mahesh Kothare is regarded as a revolutionary figure in the Marathi film industry, known for his contributions to comedy, fantasy, and technical innovation.

Mahesh Kothare began his directorial journey with the groundbreaking film Dhum Dhadaka in 1985 and went on to deliver numerous box office successes over the next two decades.

Mahesh Kothare's films are known for their technical nuances and fantasy concepts, making him one of the few Indian filmmakers to achieve consistent success in the fantasy genre.

Mahesh Kothare directed Dhadakebaaz, the first Marathi film shot in the anamorphic format.

Mahesh Kothare was the first to introduce Dolby Digital sound to Marathi films with Chimni Pakhara, and brought special effects to the industry with Pachadlela in 2004.

Mahesh Kothare is the founder of Kothare Vision, a production company primarily focused on creating mythological television series.

Mahesh Kothare started his career in his teens, in Hindi movies with roles in Raja aur Runk and Ghar Ghar ki Kahani.

Mahesh Kothare later switched to Marathi cinema, where he worked with well known stars and directors while continuing to make Hindi films without any noteworthy success.

Mahesh Kothare became a top Marathi director with hits including Dhum Dhadaka, Zapatlela, Zapatlela 2, Khatarnak and Khabardar.

Pilgaonkar directed Navri Mile Navryala, while Mahesh Kothare directed Dhoom Dhadaka.

Mahesh Kothare then went on to make comedies which became major hits.

Mahesh Kothare made Dhadakebaaz, the first Marathi film shot in CinemaScope and brought a number of innovations such as Dolby Digital sound to Marathi cinema with the film Chimani Pakhar.

Mahesh Kothare made Pachhadlela in 2004, which was the first Marathi film with computer-generated effects.

Mahesh Kothare was the first Marathi filmmaker to produce science-fiction films.

In 2013, Mahesh Kothare made the film Zapatlela 2 in 3D with his son Adinath Mahesh Kothare in the lead.

Mahesh Kothare revived Tatya Vinchu with 3D, animatronics and state of the art CGI in the sequel Zapatlela 2, which was the first Marathi film shot in 3D using split beam technology produced by Spanish stereographer Enrique Criado.

Mahesh Kothare's son Adinath Kothare is an actor married to Urmilla Kothare.