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Gujarati Film Shatters Rs 100 Crore Barrier!
12 Dec
Summary
- Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate, a Rs 1.2 crore film, achieved Rs 100 crore box office.
- The film earned Rs 113.75 crore worldwide in eight weeks.
- Its success is expected to boost investment and distribution for Gujarati cinema.
The Gujarati film industry has reached a historic milestone with 'Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate' crossing the Rs 100 crore box-office mark. This devotional drama, produced with a mere Rs 1.2 crore, has achieved an astounding Rs 113.75 crore globally in its initial eight weeks, with Rs 106.75 crore domestically. This unprecedented success redefines the landscape for Gujarati cinema, which has historically seen much lower box-office returns.
The film's triumph is attributed to its socially relevant script and heartfelt narrative, rather than a star-studded cast. Director Ankit Sakhiya expressed surprise at the film's rapid and significant success, highlighting that the audience's positive reception and word-of-mouth played a crucial role after a slow start. The movie's journey of faith and transformation resonated deeply, sparking a buzz that propelled its box-office performance.
Industry insiders believe 'Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate's' achievement signifies a commercial coming-of-age for the Gujarati film sector. Its success is anticipated to encourage greater investment in regional cinema, open new distribution avenues, and demonstrate Gujarati films' potential to draw substantial audiences and economic returns. Plans for Hindi and South Indian language remakes are already underway, aiming to broaden its appeal.
