Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Gujarati Devotional Film Surpasses Dhurandhar's Success
A Gujarati film called Laalo – Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate, directed by Ankit Sakhiya, became a huge success.
It was made with a small budget of Rs 50 lakh but earned Rs 110 crore.
At first, not many people went to see it, but then more and more people started watching it because they liked it.
The film was so popular that it brought back to life some old movie theatres in Gujarat that had closed.
The director says the success is because of Lord Krishna.
Now, the film is also available in Hindi.
Gujarati film Laalo – Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate, directed by Ankit Sakhiya, became the biggest hit in Gujarat, surpassing Dhurandhar's earnings.
Made on a budget of Rs 50 lakh, the film earned Rs 110 crore and is still running successfully.
The film initially had a lukewarm response but gained popularity through word of mouth.
Its success revived single-screen theatres in Gujarat that had previously closed.
A Hindi version of the film has also been released.
- Who
- Director Ankit Sakhiya and the film's production team
- What
- The Gujarati devotional film Laalo – Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate became a massive hit, surpassing the earnings of Dhurandhar
- When
- The film was released in January and its success continued to grow
- Where
- Primarily in Gujarat, with a Hindi version also released
- Why
- The film's success is attributed to word-of-mouth promotion and its devotional theme, which attracted large audiences
- Film Title
- Laalo – Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate
- Director
- Ankit Sakhiya
- Budget
- Rs 50 lakh
- Earnings
- Rs 110 crore
- Release Language
- Gujarati and Hindi
- Initial Release Date
- January
- Notable Achievement
- Biggest hit in Gujarat and outearned Dhurandhar
- Theatre Impact
- Revived single-screen theatres in Gujarat