Laila Majnu re-release collects impressive earnings on day 4; expects to mint 6 crore by weekend
The love-tragic finally gained attention on the internet and developed a cult following.
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When Laila Majnu debuted in theaters back in 2018, it was not well received. It was presented by Imtiaz Ali, directed by Sajid Ali, and starred Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary. The film was deemed a theatrical disaster after only making about Rs 2.20 crore nett during its initial run. Because there weren’t many new releases six years after Laila Majnu’s original release, it was re-released in theaters, and the results were shocking—in a good way.
Laila Majnu starts afresh
On Cinema Lovers Day, the film brought in a cool Rs 30 lakh during its re-release. The total for the weekend was Rs 2.05 crore after it increased by 150% on Saturday to add Rs 75 lakh and then received Rs 1 crore on Sunday. The biggest surprise came on Monday when the Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary movie made twice as much as it did on its first day, Rs 60 lakh. The contribution from PVRInox is Rs 2.40 crore (gross). With this, Laila Majnu’s four-day total since its re-release is now Rs 2.65 crore. Laila Majnu’s re-release has already surpassed the amount of money it brought in during its first run in just four days.
Day Wise growth
| Day | Domestic Nett Collections |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rs 30 lakh |
| 2 | Rs 75 lakh |
| 3 | Rs 1 crore |
| 4 | Rs 60 lakh |
| Total earnings | Rs 2.65 crore |
Imtiaz Ali’s masterpiece
Laila Majnu has earned a net total of Rs 4.85 crore. It is expected to exceed 6 crore by the end of the week. For the third time, Imtiaz Ali has demonstrated the cult following his films have. One of his most popular Indian re-releases is Jab We Met. Rockstar made waves earlier this year, and now Laila Majnu is accomplishing what the original film, which was released in theaters, was unable to do. The enthusiastic response to his re-releases only serves to highlight how well-received his style of filmmaking has become.
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