Baahubali The Epic is still the king when it comes to re releases with 50+ crore gross. No other re released film has touched the double digit gross mark so far, and that makes Baahubali really special. The movie lived up to all the hype and showed why it is a once in a generation film. The craze was on another level and fans filled theatres like it was a brand new release. Even after so many years, the visuals, BGM, and emotions still work big time on the big screen.
A lot of films are getting strong openings during re releases but they are not able to hold after day one. Movies like Murari and Khaleja had very good first day numbers, over 5 crore gross, but then dropped quickly. They ended up around 8 to 9 crore without crossing the 10 crore mark. The latest one is Darling which has collected close to 8 crore so far and looks like it will finish in the same 8 to 9 crore range. It seems the nostalgia works only for the first day and then normal shows see a dip.
Other big re releases have done well too. In Telugu, films like Jalsa, Pokiri, Khaleja and Kushi saw housefull shows in many areas and gave theatres a festive vibe. In Hindi, Sholay, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Gadar re releases also pulled crowds during anniversary shows. Tamil had Ghilli, Padayappa and Baasha re releases that ran with strong footfalls.
Even if most Telugu re releases do not hit 10 crore, the numbers still matter a lot. Crossing 5 crore from a re release is a big win. It gives relief to exhibitors, brings profits to buyers, and keeps the theatre culture alive. For now Baahubali The Epic stands alone with that double digit gross. We will have to wait and see which film breaks that record next.