Follow the story, not a required viewing order
Sairat is one starting point. Court, Killa, Natsamrat and Fandry take the selection elsewhere. Choose the premise that interests you instead of assuming one film represents every Marathi production.
When release years look different
Some films appear at festivals before reaching theatres. Killa has a 2014 festival history and an Indian theatrical release in 2015. Compare its cast and director when a remembered date differs from the displayed theatrical year.
Subtitles can make the first choice easier
If Marathi is unfamiliar, inspect the subtitles on the selected viewing offer. Original voices with readable text can be a comfortable way into a new film. Audio and subtitle availability vary by service and country.
Keep exploring
After one film, follow a performer, director or genre into another. The Marathi filter gives you a place to begin; it does not require every subsequent choice to have the same tone.