Mahesh Babu’s action-packed comedy Khaleja has taken the box office by storm once again—this time with its re-release. The film, which originally released in 2010, has now made a stunning comeback in theaters, creating history with its advance ticket sales on BookMyShow (BMS).
Khaleja’s Re-Release Off to a Flying Start in India
Before the film even hit theaters, Khaleja had already made an advance gross collection of ₹3.5 crore in India. While the overseas figures are still awaited, expectations are high that the international market will also deliver big numbers.
This re-release has made Khaleja one of the biggest Indian films to ever re-release in terms of pre-sales, especially for a Telugu movie. The film’s growing popularity and Mahesh Babu’s massive fan base are the key reasons behind this overwhelming response.
Record-Breaking Pre-Sales on BookMyShow
Khaleja has made headlines by achieving 193K tickets sold in advance on BookMyShow, making it the top Indian re-release in terms of pre-sales. The only film it couldn’t beat is Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic Interstellar, which holds the top spot with 234K tickets sold.
Here’s a look at the Top 10 Re-Releases in India by Ticket Pre-Sales on BMS:
- Interstellar – 234K
- Khaleja – 193K
- Gabbar Singh – 175K
- Murari – 166K
- Businessman – 145K
- Sanam Teri Kasam – 134K
- Arya 2 – 103K
- Salaar – 102K
- Ghilli – 88K
- SVSC – 78K
Daily Advance Bookings Breakdown
The ticket pre-sales for Khaleja continued to grow in the days leading up to its re-release. Here’s a day-wise summary of ticket bookings on BMS:
- May 23: 58.82K
- May 24: 29.04K
- May 25: 16.96K
- May 26: 13.54K
- May 27: 25.64K
- May 28: 19.42K
- May 29: 29.15K
Final Total: 192.57K tickets sold in advance
This surge shows the immense excitement among fans and how much they still love Khaleja, even after more than a decade since its first release.
Original Box Office Performance of Khaleja
When Khaleja first hit the screens back in 2010, it had a solid box office run. Here’s a quick look at its original performance:
- India Net Collection: ₹15.84 crore
- India Gross: ₹18.69 crore
- Overseas Gross: ₹2.24 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹20.93 crore
Though the film received a mixed response at the time, it has now gained a cult following, especially among Mahesh Babu fans.
Conclusion: A Historic Re-Release for Telugu Cinema
Khaleja has now become the biggest re-release ever for a Telugu film. With massive ticket sales, enthusiastic fan celebrations, and packed theaters, it has proved that Mahesh Babu’s stardom is as strong as ever.
This success not only celebrates Mahesh Babu’s legacy but also sets a new benchmark for Telugu cinema re-releases. As fans continue to flock to theaters, Khaleja is expected to perform impressively even on its opening day.
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