Before the 'Baahubali' feast, Prabhas made waves with his romance-comedy film 'Darling', which ultimately earned him his 'Darling' nickname. On the occasion of the film completing 16 years from its initial release, the movie returned to theatres in 4K, and fans rushed to watch it again. Even after so many years, audiences are enjoying it like a new film.
Massive Day 1 Collections for the Re-Release
The re-release began in a very big way. On Day 1, 'Darling 4K' collected Rs 7.59 crore worldwide, as per Sacnilk. This is a huge number for a re-release. To put it in perspective, it has become the second-highest opening day for a Telugu re-release, following only the record set by 'Baahubali: The Beginning'. It clearly shows how strong Prabhas' craze is. Even today, his films can pull big crowds and generate significant revenue.
From early morning shows, theatres were full. Fans came with cutouts, drums, and even fireworks. Many people treated it like a festival. The energy inside the cinema halls was very high. It felt like a brand-new big release. This demonstrates that old films of Prabhas still retain their magic.
Fans Share Love on Social Media
Fans are posting videos, photos, and messages online. A fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, 'God!!!!! Just look at them (Red heart emoji) Nizam King & Queen on Screen.' Another added, ''PRABHAS' THE RECORD-SMASHER IS BACK… #Darling4K TAKES A SOLID START AT THE BOX-OFFICE… EMERGES AS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RE-RELEASE OPENERS… CELEBRATIONS AND FIREWORKS FOR A NON-BIRTHDAY RELEASE… PHENOMENAL….' Meanwhile, another commented, 'One of the best experiences ever… #Darling.'
Directed by A. Karunakaran, the film stars Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, and Shraddha Das, with music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
