The Gujarati cinematic landscape has witnessed an unprecedented event as Ankit Sakhiya's devotional film, Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate, continues its historic box office run. The film has now achieved a monumental feat by delivering the highest-grossing eighth-week collection in Indian cinema history, amassing an astounding Rs 8.50 crore.
A Record-Shattering Performance
In its remarkable eighth week, Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate has not just performed well; it has rewritten the rulebook. The film has decisively surpassed the eighth-week collections of several major pan-India blockbusters. It toppled the record previously held by the hit horror-comedy Stree 2 (Rs 4.5 crore), outperformed Vicky Kaushal's period drama Chhava (Rs 4.10 crore), and even eclipsed the eighth-week earnings of the all-India phenomenon Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs 2.85 crore), which is the highest-grossing Indian film ever.
The Week-Wise Triumph and Consistency
What makes this achievement truly extraordinary is the film's unwavering consistency, a trait rarely seen in regional cinema and almost unheard of for a Gujarati production. The eighth week opened with a modest but solid Rs 90 lakh on Friday. Audience word-of-mouth then powered a sharp jump to Rs 1.75 crore on Saturday. Sunday emerged as the week's strongest day, with repeat viewings and positive buzz pushing collections to a stellar Rs 2.50 crore.
Even after the expected Monday drop to Rs 85 lakh, the film demonstrated remarkable holding power. It bounced back to Rs 1.15 crore on Tuesday and remained steady at Rs 75 lakh on Wednesday. Early estimates for Thursday stand at Rs 60 lakh, culminating in that record-breaking weekly total of Rs 8.50 crore.
From Regional Hit to National Phenomenon
These numbers signal a clear trend: Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate has transcended its regional roots to become a national box-office story. With a cumulative total collection now standing at Rs 87.60 crore, the film has climbed to become the 31st biggest hit of 2025. It is poised to enter the coveted Top 30 list by soon surpassing Sunny Deol's film Jaat.
Director Ankit Sakhiya, overwhelmed by the film's relentless success, shared his thoughts with ETimes. "We knew we had made a good film. We were confident it would connect. But no one imagined it would reach this level," he said. Sakhiya credited the strategy of focusing on securing ample shows and letting audience word-of-mouth build momentum, concluding, "The success is all the Lord's blessings."
With no signs of slowing down, Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate has irrevocably changed perceptions of the theatrical potential for Gujarati cinema. It has cemented its place as one of the most significant and unexpected success stories of the year, proving the power of content that resonates deeply with viewers across the country.
