From a humble budget of just ₹50 lakh to shattering box office records, *Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate* has emerged as the landmark success story of 2025 in Gujarati cinema. This devotional drama, directed by Ankita Sakhiya, has turned heads with its phenomenal earnings and audience acclaim, proving that content-driven cinema can beat big-budget blockbusters and superstar-led films[2][3]. Released in October, *Laalo* follows the gripping tale of a rickshaw driver confronting his past and receiving divine visions. Despite modest beginnings, the film's engaging narrative and emotional depth have struck a chord nationwide. By Day 58, it grossed an incredible ₹88.80 crore domestically with worldwide collections soaring to ₹111 crore, maintaining strong daily earnings well into its ninth week[1]. This remarkable feat makes it the first Gujarati film to cross the ₹100 crore mark globally[3]. Even when other major films witnessed sharp drops in collections, *Laalo* held firm, with only a moderate decline in week eight and still pulling in over ₹9 crore for that week alone. The Hindi dubbed version in the works is expected to further expand its reach and success[3]. This inspiring journey from a ₹50 lakh investment to over ₹111 crore worldwide underscores how regional cinema is evolving in India, capturing hearts beyond its traditional boundaries through sincere storytelling and stellar performances.
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-box-office-collections-day-58-reeva-rachhs-film-mints-rs-80-lakhs-worldwide-collections-climbs-to-rs-111-cr/articleshow/125813706.cms
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/2025-biggest-hit-is-not-saiyaara-chhaava-kantara-laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-budget-50-lakh-box-office-75-crore-101764146542834.html
3.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-box-office-becomes-first-ever-gujarati-film-to-gross-100-crore-worldwide-1398770
4.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laalo_%E2%80%93_Krishna_Sada_Sahaayate
5.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65585657/
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