In an unprecedented feat that has stunned the Indian film industry, the Gujarati movie 'Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate' has officially become the first-ever film from the regional cinema to smash the coveted Rs 100-crore mark at the box office. The achievement is made astronomically more remarkable by the fact that the film was produced on a shoestring budget of just Rs 50 lakh.
From Disastrous Start to Unstoppable Phenomenon
The journey to this historic century was anything but smooth. Released in Gujarat on October 10, 2025, the film opened to a dismal collection of only Rs 5 lakh on its first day. The initial weeks showed little promise of a turnaround, with the film earning Rs 40 lakh in week one, followed by Rs 30 lakh in week two. A slight glimmer of hope appeared in the third week when collections jumped to Rs 80 lakh, but a blockbuster run seemed like a distant dream.
However, the power of overwhelming word-of-mouth transformed the film's destiny completely. In a dramatic reversal, the collections skyrocketed from the fifth week onwards. Week five brought in a staggering Rs 32.50 crore, which was followed by Rs 28.25 crore in week six and Rs 17.75 crore in week seven. This explosive trend turned 'Laalo' into the biggest blockbuster Gujarati cinema has ever witnessed.
Eight Weeks Later: The Record-Breaking Milestone
The film's momentum showed no signs of slowing down even after two months. According to data from the Sacnilk website, after its eighth weekend, the film's total collection touched an astounding Rs 101.50 crore in just 52 days. Demonstrating its incredible staying power, 'Laalo' continued to stun trade analysts on its 53rd day, a time when most films have faded from theatres. On that day, it earned an impressive Rs 88 lakh gross (Rs 76 lakh net) across 981 shows with a healthy occupancy rate of 16.2%.
An Emotional Triumph: Reeva Rachch's Dream Comes True
The monumental success has created deeply emotional moments for the film's cast and crew. One such powerful scene unfolded off-screen during a promotional event in Mehsana. Actress Reeva Rachch, overwhelmed by the film's journey, broke down in tears when a close friend reminded her of her own long-held dream: that a Gujarati film would one day earn Rs 100 crore.
As thousands watched at the packed event, Reeva was overcome with emotion and disbelief upon hearing that her own film, 'Laalo', had achieved that very dream. She cried uncontrollably until director Ankit Sakhiya stepped forward to console her. With a trembling voice, Reeva recalled how she once feared people saw her as "a crazy girl" for harboring such an ambitious dream. A friend had told her that such madness is what creates miracles. Today, 'Laalo' stands as the living miracle that validated her faith and ambition, rewriting the history of Gujarati cinema forever.
