Ahmedabad: Gujarati blockbuster Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office. Now in its seventh week, the devotional drama continues to pull massive crowds and is steadily heading toward the extraordinary ₹100 crore nett milestone — a record untouched in Gujarati cinema so far.

A ₹50-lakh film that turned into a once-in-a-generation hit

Made on a modest budget of just ₹50 lakh, the film has surpassed all commercial expectations. With earnings touching nearly ₹73.35 crore nett, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has already delivered a stunning 14,000% return on investment — making it one of the most profitable regional films ever released in India.

The film is expected to complete 50 days in theatres this week, with exhibitors reporting consistently high occupancy even in its seventh week.

Box office journey: From slow start to unstoppable momentum

The film’s box-office graph has been nothing short of dramatic.

  • Week 1: ₹26 lakh
  • Week 2: Slight rise in collections
  • Week 3: More than 100% jump
  • Week 4: Remarkable 1,800% surge, turning the film into a sensation
  • Week 5 & 6: Nearly ₹25 crore each
  • Seventh weekend: Nearly ₹10 crore

Such a pattern is extremely rare in Indian regional cinema, where films typically peak in the first two weekends. Instead, Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate continues to grow week after week due to extraordinary word-of-mouth.

First Gujarati film headed toward ₹100 crore

Directed by Ankit Sakhiya, the film is now set to become the first Gujarati movie ever to cross the ₹100 crore nett mark. It has already surpassed the previous record held by Chaal Jeevi Laiye (₹50 crore lifetime), cementing its place in history as the highest-grossing Gujarati film of all time.

The film’s success underscores the growing audience appetite for emotionally driven, culturally rooted Gujarati cinema at the national level.

A devotional story that struck a deep emotional chord

The film stars Reeva Rachh, Shruhad Goswami, Karan Joshi and Mishty Kadecha. At its heart is the story of a rickshaw driver who finds himself trapped in a farmhouse, where he is forced to confront painful memories from his past. Through vivid visions of Lord Krishna, he embarks on a transformative journey of emotional healing and inner awakening.

Audiences have praised its spiritual depth, moving performances, and emotionally immersive storytelling — all factors that helped build its word-of-mouth trajectory.

Conclusion

With the ₹100 crore mark well within reach, Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate has emerged as more than just a blockbuster — it is a cultural moment for Gujarati cinema. The film’s unprecedented success is expected to inspire new investments, encourage filmmakers, and widen mainstream India’s interest in regional storytelling.