Laila majnu’s Triumphant Return: Avinash Tiwary Celebrates Re-release Success. The romantic drama Laila Majnu, starring Avinash Tiwary and Triptii Dimri, has made a remarkable comeback in Indian cinemas. Originally released in 2018, the film did not perform well at the box office but garnered a dedicated following on social media over the years. Now, the re-release is set to surpass the original box office collections in just four days.
Avinash Tiwary’s Heartfelt Thanks
On August 11, 2024, Avinash Tiwary took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his heartfelt gratitude to the audience. He wrote, “Thank you for all the love…I have always believed there is a huge segment of audience that doesn’t raise its voice… but Jo nahi bolte, Woh jab Bolte hain toh Kya Kamaal Bolte hain! (Those who do not speak, when they speak, they speak so amazingly!) Thank you to the audience…This is your victory…I know it was personal for you.”
The Film’s Journey: Laila Majnu, directed by Sajid Ali and presented by Imtiaz Ali, is a tragic romance produced by Ektaa R Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, and Preety Ali. The film, inspired by the classic Persian tale of Laila and Majnu, delves into the intense love between the protagonists, set against the scenic backdrop of Kashmir.
Box Office Performance
Laila majnu’s Triumphant Return: According to report, the re-release of Laila Majnu recorded an opening of Rs 30 lakh on August 9, 2024. The film saw a 110% increase in collections. Earning Rs 70 lakh on Saturday, August 10, bringing the two-day total to Rs 1 crore. Pre-sales for Sunday indicate another spike in business, with the opening weekend expected to reach around Rs 2 crore. The film is anticipated to surpass its original 2018 lifetime collection of Rs 2.18 crore by Monday.
Upcoming Competition: The re-release of Laila Majnu comes just before multiple new releases on Independence Day. Films like Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s horror comedy Stree 2. Akshay Kumar’s entertainer Khel Khel Mein, and John Abraham and Sharvari’s action drama Vedaa. All three are set to hit the big screens on August 15.