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Time of India
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja collects Rs 9 crore in its first re-release weekend
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release has seen great success. The film earned ₹9.05 crore worldwide over the weekend. Strong fan support drove initial numbers. The film's collections dipped on Saturday but family audiences sustained interest. Khaleja, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, gained cult status over the years. The re-release allows fans to enjoy Mahesh Babu before his next project. In a testament to Mahesh Babu 's enduring popularity, the re-release of his 2010 action entertainer Khaleja has performed exceptionally well at the box office. Over the weekend, the film collected an impressive ₹9.05 crore worldwide, reaffirming the superstar's loyal fan following even after nearly 15 years since its original release. The film opened to strong numbers on Friday, raking in Rs 5.75 crore, driven largely by massive fan screenings, special shows, and houseful theatres across Andhra Pradesh, and excitement surrounding the re-release was evident, with fans treating it like a festival — from benefit shows to cutouts, fireworks, and midnight screenings, Khaleja's return to theatres was nothing short of a celebration. On Saturday, the collections dipped with the number of screens to Rs 1.90 crore, which is typical for re-released titles after an initial fan frenzy. However, what caught trade analysts' attention was the film's sustained interest among the general audience and family viewers who turned up in good numbers on the weekend. Sunday's collections stood at Rs 1.40 crore, bringing the total weekend figure to Rs 9.05 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Directed by Trivikram Srinivas , Khaleja originally had a mixed run at the box office in 2010, but over the years, it gained cult status among Mahesh Babu's fans for its unique storyline, sharp dialogues, and the actor's impeccable comic timing. The film also features Anushka Shetty , Prakash Raj , and Shafi in pivotal roles. The re-release not only provided fans an opportunity to relive the magic of Khaleja on the big screen but also set a new benchmark for the re-release trend in Tollywood. The film was an opportunity for Mahesh Babu fans to savour their favourite star on the big screen as the superstar is going to be away from the silver screen for a while as he gets ready to shoot SS Rajamouli's jungle-adventure film with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran . Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Khaleja re-release box office Day 2: Mahesh Babu's film hunts records globally
Mahesh Babu's 'Khaleja' re-release has made a booming start at the box office worldwide. The film has emerged as the third-biggest Indian re-release by having a smashing opening at around Rs 6.75 crore film recorded a fabulous business in North America, and opened at Rs 5.75 crore gross back home. 'Khaleja' re-release scored the third-biggest opening worldwide after Thalapathy Vijay's 'Ghilli' (Rs 7.75 crore) and Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' at Rs 7 crore, reported the trade website film performed fabulously during its pre-sales business also. It collected over Rs 3 crore during advance booking for the opening day in India, and welcomed solid response on spot booking. It is now expected to give a solid performance on Sunday at the box office. The craze is such that Mahesh Babu fans are making everything possible for the film to gain more attention. On Friday, the opening day, a fan entered with a snake in a theatre in Vijayawada. He seemed to have been inspired by a scene in the movie that shows Mahesh Babu walking in the desert with a by Trivikram Srinivas, 'Khaleja' also stars Anushka Shetty in the lead. Actors Prakash Raj, Shafi, Sunil, Subbaraji, Rao Ramesh and Ali, among others, also appear in important roles. It is the story of a taxi driver who is treated as God's own child who arrived to protect the village from a mysterious was re-released on May Watch
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja Re-Release Takes Off With Rs 5.75 Crore On Day 1
Last Updated: Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release collected Rs 6.75 crore worldwide on Day 1. Originally released in 2010, it now ranks third in South film re-release collections. Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release has kicked off with a bang! Originally released in 2010, the film returned to theatres recently, and fans didn't hold back. On Day 1 alone, the film collected a strong Rs 5.75 crore. Indeed, Mahesh Babu's star power hasn't faded one bit. Back in 2010, Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty had teamed up for Khaleja, directed by Trivikram Srinivas. However, the film didn't do too well at the box office when it first came out. But now, 15 years later, Khaleja is back in theatres and this time, it's off to a flying start! The movie was re-released on Friday (May 20, 2025). When it comes to re-release day 1 collections of South films, Khaleja is in third place. At the top is Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli, which made Rs 7.75 crore, followed by Pawan Kalyan's Gabbar Singh with over Rs 7 crore worldwide on its first day. Khaleja comes in close behind with Rs 6.75 crore. Meanwhile, in a wild moment of fan craze, a Mahesh Babu fan brought a real snake into a theatre in Andhra Pradesh to recreate a scene from Khaleja! A video of the incident is now going viral on social media. Take a look: Actor #MaheshBabu mass fans, celebrates the #KhalejaReRelease in Telugu States, by throwing paper cuttings in theatres.A crazy Mahesh Babu fan took fandom to a wild level on #Khalej4K a viral video a crazy fan was holding a snake inside the fully packed theatre,… — Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) May 30, 2025 Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, shows were packed, and some theatres even had early morning screenings to meet the huge demand. Fans were seen celebrating outside cinemas with posters, banners, and whistles, turning the re-release into a full-on festival. Khaleja is a Telugu fantasy action-comedy directed and written by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty in the lead, with Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Shafi, Sunil, Ali, and Subbaraju playing key roles. The music is by Mani Sharma. The story revolves around Raju, a taxi driver, who suddenly finds himself being called a 'saviour" by a remote village suffering from a strange illness. As unexpected as it is, Raju must rise to the occasion and protect the people, even if he never asked for the role of a hero. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Inspired by Mahesh Babu? Fan brings live snake to theatre during Khaleja re-release, creates panic. Watch
Telugu hit Khaleja, originally released in 2010, was re-released across several screens on Friday. A video of a fan entering a theatre carrying a live snake has emerged on social media platforms. The film starred Mahesh Babu in the lead role. (Also Read | Frustrated Mahesh Babu fans create ruckus in theatres over missing scenes in Khaleja re-release. Watch) As per an India Today report, the clip was recorded inside a theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada. A person dressed in a black outfit entered the hall with a snake. He covered his face and looked at the snake repeatedly. The video ended with the person standing in front of the screen and dancing. The moviegoers inside the theatres were heard screaming and hooting. Reportedly, he was inspired by a scene in Khaleja in which Mahesh walks in the desert with a snake. The fan wanted to recreate the scene. Reports said that fans initially did not realise that the snake was real. But upon realising that, many ran outside the theatre in panic. In another instance, moviegoers fought with the theatre management when they noticed a few scenes missing from the film. Several videos and pictures of the brawl emerged online. A fan shared a video of people arguing with the projectionist as the film played on-screen. Another person shared footage of fans screaming and stopping a screening. After the ruckus, exhibitors posted clarifications on X. It read, 'Dear #Maheshbabu fans, Please note that #Khaleja4K will be screened with the content we receive from our VPF providers. We have seen a few tweets that few scenes/ song have not been screened. So please be aware and do not let us down by creating unnecessary issues. Pls understand missing scenes have been added back." The X account of the movie created for the re-release tweeted on Friday, 'EVERYTHING SORTED. Enjoy Khaleja 4K to the fullest in theatres near you.' Khaleja is a Telugu fantasy action comedy written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. It also stars Anushka, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Shafi, Sunil, Ali, and Subbaraju. The film marked Mahesh's return to cinema after a three-year hiatus. On its release in October 2010, Khaleja received mixed reviews and was a box office failure.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja beats Chiranjeevi's Indra to become highest-grossing Indian re-release in USA
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the highest-grossing Indian re-release in North America. The 4K remastered version surpassed records previously held by Chiranjeevi's Indra and Pawan Kalyan's Gabbar Singh. The film's success is attributed to Mahesh Babu's enduring popularity, witty dialogues, and Trivikram Srinivas' sharp writing, drawing audiences back to cinemas after 14 years. In what can only be described as a phenomenal feat, Superstar Mahesh Babu 's Khaleja has stormed the North American box office to become the highest-grossing Indian re-release ever in the United States. The cult classic, originally released in 2010, has struck gold with its 4K remastered version, beating long-standing records held by Chiranjeevi's Indra and Pawan Kalyan 's Gabbar Singh . Khaleja directed by Trivikram Srinivas also starred Anushka Shetty and Prakash Raj in leading roles. On its opening day, Khaleja 4K grossed an impressive $57,677 from 105 locations across North America, making it the third-highest opening for an Indian film re-release in the region, just behind Indra ($65K) and Gabbar Singh ($60K). However, what followed on Day 2 was nothing short of sensational. By 9 PM PST, the film had already collected $35,829 from 91 locations, a figure that surpassed many other re-release opening day numbers. The remarkable Day 2 performance has ensured that Khaleja would comfortably cross the coveted $100K mark by Sunday. . This unexpected yet heartwarming box office resurgence reaffirms Mahesh Babu's enduring popularity overseas, especially among the Telugu diaspora. The film's witty dialogues, Mahesh's charismatic performance, Trivikram Srinivas' sharp writing, and the nostalgia factor have all contributed to drawing crowds back to cinemas, even 14 years after its original release. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo In India as well the film has taken an amazing start where just its advance booking for day 1 of Rs 3.5 crore has made it the highest grossing Telugu re-release beating Prabhas' Salaar Part 1- Ceasefire. Mahesh Babu is currently working on his magnum opus film with SS Rajamouli which is supposed to go on floors this year. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukukaran and is considered to be one of the biggest projects out of India. It is Rajamouli's first film since the global success of RRR with Ram Charan and NTR Jr. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
