Directed by Paresh Mokashi, the 2009 Marathi film "Harishchandrachi Factory" ("Harishchandra's Factory") depicts the making of "Raja Harishchandra". The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi at the 56th National Film Awards. It was selected as India's official entry to the 82nd Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category along with the 62nd British Academy Film Awards and the 66th Golden Globe Awards but was not listed among the final five nominations.