Mumbai, Nov 14 : The Indian box office has traditionally been driven by new releases, but in recent years, film re-releases have gained popularity, giving classics a renewed run in theatres. Harshvardhan Rane’s ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ is a prime example it initially earned ₹9 crore, but upon re-release, it collected ₹33.18 crore, becoming one of the highest-grossing re-release films in India.
On its 10th anniversary, producer Shobu Yarlagadda and director SS Rajamouli brought ‘Baahubali’ back to theatres as ‘Baahubali The Epic’, a re-cut version of the original films. Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sathyaraj, and Nassar, the new edition was met with immense fanfare. The film opened strongly but gradually slowed down after the initial weekend. Nevertheless, its total collection has now reached ₹33.18 crore, tying it with ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’.
Daily Box Office Collection (₹) ‘Baahubali The Epic’
Day 0: 1.15 crore
Day 1: 9.65 crore
Day 2: 7.25 crore
Day 3: 6.3 crore
Day 4: 1.85 crore
Day 5: 1.95 crore
Day 6: 1.55 crore
Day 7: 1.05 crore
Day 8: 35 lakh
Day 9: 68 lakh
Day 10: 73 lakh
Day 11: 21 lakh
Day 12: 18 lakh
Day 13: 15 lakh
Day 14: 14 lakh
The Telugu version contributed the most to the film’s earnings, collecting ₹22.91 crore, followed by Hindi at ₹6.85 crore. Industry analysts predict that by the next day, ‘Baahubali The Epic’ will surpass ₹33.18 crore, claiming the title of India’s highest grossing re-release film.