Mahesh Babu’s Khaleja collects Rs 9 crore in its first re-release weekend | Telugu Movie News
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 Telangana.The 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.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.
