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Gujarati Breakout Laalo Crosses Rs 100 Crore as Hindi Re-Release Opens Nationwide

Filmmakers prioritize reach over figures, pushing the sleeper hit to new markets.

Overview

  • The Hindi version opened on January 9 across India to introduce the Gujarati film to a broader audience.
  • Global earnings stand at about Rs 120.58 crore, the highest ever for a Gujarati title, with trade analysis pegging returns near 23,900%.
  • Collections accelerated weeks after an unheralded October debut, with Sacnilk noting a sharp fourth-week surge that sustained theatrical runs.
  • The team describes a shoestring production, including shooting with a single borrowed camera and operating with minimal on-set resources.
  • Reviews praise performances by Karan Joshi and Shruhad Goswami, and director Ankit Sakhiya says there is no plan for a Part 2 at present.