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India Today
9 hours 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
11 hours 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:
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu remembers father Krishna on 82nd birth anniversary: 'Always guided by your light'
Picture Credit: Instagram Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and his family commemorated the 82nd birth anniversary of his legendary father, the late Krishna , a towering figure in the Telugu film industry. Mahesh Babu's heartfelt tribute Mahesh Babu took to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to his father. Sharing a nostalgic photograph of Krishna from his younger days, Mahesh expressed his enduring love and respect, saying that he is always guided by his father's light. He affectionately calls him "Nanna," which means father. His message read, "Always guided by your light. Happy birthday, Nanna! Thinking of you today and every day." Namrata Shirodkar's message Namrata Shirodkar, Mahesh's wife and former actress, also shared a touching birthday message for her father-in-law. She posted an image of Krishna and spoke about his kindness, strength, and wisdom, qualities that continue to guide the family every day. Namrata's warm words highlighted the lasting impact Krishna had on those close to him, affectionately referring to him as 'Mammaiya Garu,' a respectful term for father-in-law. Mahesh and Namrata's daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, added her own loving homage by sharing a throwback photo with her grandfather. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo Along with the photo she wrote, "Forever in our hearts". Upcoming film 'SSMB29' Mahesh Babu is currently working on his upcoming adventure thriller tentatively named, 'SSMB29' directed by the ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli. The film includes international star Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles. Mahesh Babu's character is reportedly inspired by Lord Hanuman, and the film promises a globe-trotting adventure with portions shot in exotic locations across India and Africa. The budget is estimated to be around Rs 1000 crore, making it one of the most expensive films in Indian cinema history. Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani is helming the music of the film. 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 .
Hindustan Times
a day 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.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mahesh Babu drops emotional birthday note on his father Krishna's birthday: ‘Always guided by your light'
Mahesh Babu is celebrating his father and legendary actor, the late Krishna's 82nd birth anniversary on May 31, 2025. The latter has left behind an irreplaceable mark in the Telugu film industry and his life and work are cherished by people even today. The Guntur Kaaram actor now dropped a loving note in memory of his father. Mahesh Babu wishes his late father Krishna a happy birthday with an emotional note Taking to his Instagram stories, Mahesh Babu dropped a picture of his late father, Krishna, from his younger days. Along with it, he penned a note expressing love and affection for his dad on his birthday. He wrote, 'Always guided by your light. Happy birthday, Nanna! Thinking of you today and every day.' Namrata Shirodkar drops birthday wish for her 'Mammaiya Garu' Namrata Shirodkar also dropped a birthday wish for her father-in-law. She posted a picture of the veteran star on her Instagram stories and penned a special note. The former actress wrote, 'Your kindness, strength and wisdom continue to guide us every day. Forever in our hearts. Happy birthday, Mammaiya Garu.' Sitara Ghattamaneni drops a throwback picture with her grandfather, Krishna Mahesh Babu's daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, also penned a beautiful birthday wish for her grandfather, Krishna. She dropped an old throwback picture with him on her IG stories. Atop it, she wrote, 'Forever in our hearts.' Mahesh Babu's work front SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles.
