In 1929, the Maharashtra Film Company was established in Kolhapur by Baburao Painter.
The city has well developed medical facilities with numerous hospitals and clinics like Chhatrapati Pramilaraje Rugnalay(C.P.R.), Vasan Eye Care, Dr. Batra's, Metropolis, and multi speciality hospitals which include Aster Aadhar Hospital, Apple Saraswati Hospital and North Star Hospital.