The 4K re-release of the 2006 romantic action comedy 'Happy' has opened to a tremendous response in Kerala, sparking celebrations across multiple theatres in the state. The remastered version attracted audiences in major centres including Kozhikode, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Strong Opening Numbers for the Re-Release
Reports indicate that 'Happy' 4K collected approximately Rs 27-30 lakh gross on its opening day in Kerala. The re-release outperformed several recent Telugu releases in the state and registered a stronger opening than other major re-released titles. The response remained robust throughout the day, with several night shows selling out quickly.
According to tracked shows data: #Happy4K: 27L, #Peddi: 20L, #TheRajaSaab: 19L. This marks the highest Telugu opening of 2025 in Kerala, belonging to Mallu Arjun's re-release.
Fan Craze for 'Mallu Arjun'
Allu Arjun's Kerala fans took to social media, posting videos, photos, and messages expressing their excitement over the film's return. One fan wrote, 'This is just Madness To my all MALLU Brothers & Sisters hats off It's #Happy vibe in Kerala.' Another added, 'The Craze for a movie which is re-released after 20 years Allu Arjun in Kerala.'
A user connected the film's popularity to Allu Arjun's earlier works, stating, 'Many Telugu people asked why Pushpa 2 didn't work in Kerala. The reason is that we grew up watching movies like this from him #Happy4K.' Sharing their theatre experience, another fan wrote, 'Pure enjoyment in the theatre, manolu scenes re create bochu ani atmosphere chedakottesaru, this looks wonderful.' Another tweeted, 'Peak re-release experience! The last time I witnessed this kind of excitement was during #Mohanlal's Chotta Mumbai and now it's for #AlluArjun's Happy.'
Highest Telugu Opening of the Year in Kerala
Reports shared by the Cinema Buff Twitter page indicated that 'Happy' 4K recorded the highest tracked opening among Telugu films in Kerala during 2026. The post stated: 'Kerala Day 1 Gross 2026 #Happy4K Only Tracked Shows Gross 20.84L #Peddi 20L #TheRajaSaab 19L. Highest Opening this Year for Telugu Films Belongs to A Re Release of Mallu Arjun.'
About the Film
Originally released in 2006, 'Happy' was directed by A. Karunakaran and featured Allu Arjun and Genelia in lead roles. The supporting cast included Manoj Bajpayee, Deepak Shirke, Brahmanandam, Kishore, and Tanikella Bharani. The film's music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by R. D. Rajasekhar, and editing by Anthony.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
