 Besides Vishnudas Bhave's company other drama companies also came into existence, chief among them being Mumbaikar Natak Mandali, Amarchand Wadikar Natak Mandali, and Chaulwadi Hindu Natak Mandali.The plays by these drama companies attracted large audiences.Before 1843 in Tamil Nadu, Tanjore Maratha king Raja Shahaji Bhonsle had written plays, which were performed in the court and the temple.