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3 days ago
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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:
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4 days ago
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Mahesh Babu's Fan Brings Real Snake To Khaleja Screening, Rattles Vijayawada Theatre
Last Updated: Mahesh Babu's fan tried to re-create his entry scene from Khaleja and brought a live snake to the theatre. Mahesh Babu's 2010 film Khaleja was re-released in theatres on Friday, May 30. While some fans expressed their excitement by dancing in the theatres and cheering for the actor, one fan took this a notch higher by reportedly bringing a real snake to the cinema hall. As per reports, a fan in Vijayawada carried a real, live snake to the theatre to re-create a scene from the film. Khaleja features Mahesh Babu walking in a desert with a snake- one of its most popular scenes. In an attempt to pay homage to the actor, his fan brought a live snake to the movie theatre. At first, people thought that it was fake, perhaps a toy. However, when the animal moved on its own, people realised it was a live snake. 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 Murari – Marriage Invitation cardsMufasa – CatSVSC – Flower potKhaleja – Snake #Khaleja4KFromMay30th — S S Karthikeya🧢 (@PavanFANofMB) May 17, 2025 This triggered panic in the Vijayawada theatre. Videos of the incident have gone viral across social media platforms. The videos feature the fan holding the snake and dancing with the animal. His face was covered by a cloth. While it was unclear whether the snake was poisonous or not, it rattled the audience in the theatre. About Khaleja Released in 2010, Khaleja is a Telugu action-comedy film that showcased a different side of superstar Mahesh Babu. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas, the movie was produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. Co-starring Anushka Shetty as the female lead, the film also featured prominent actors like Prakash Raj, Shafi, and Rao Ramesh in pivotal roles. In Khaleja, Mahesh Babu plays a rugged taxi driver who stumbles into a remote village plagued by a mysterious illness. As he uncovers the truth, he is drawn into a larger-than-life conflict involving corruption, spiritual belief, and environmental degradation. Trivikram's screenplay infused the narrative with witty dialogues, philosophical undertones, and a blend of action and humour. While the film received mixed reviews upon its release and had an average run at the box office, it has since achieved cult status among fans. First Published:
