On the occasion of Superstar Krishna’s birth anniversary today (May 31), Mahesh Babu fans received exciting news: the 4K version of Pokiri, the 2006 industry hit directed by Puri Jagannath, is all set to re-release in theaters this August. The announcement comes as Telugu cinema celebrates two decades of the blockbuster that redefined mass entertainment.
Pokiri’s Re-Release Legacy
Pokiri first made its 4K comeback with special shows on August 9, 2022, coinciding with Mahesh Babu’s birthday. That re-release started the 4K trend in Telugu cinema, with the “Pandu” character and iconic sequences drawing massive crowds. Now, with a grand 4K restoration, the film returns to the big screen once again.
The Khaleja 4K re-release on Krishna's birth anniversary last year showed strong box office numbers, while Athadu 4K collected impressive numbers earlier this year even without a special occasion.
Mahesh Babu: King of Re-Releases
Mahesh Babu currently holds the highest collections for a re-released movie with Murari, which collected ₹9 Crores gross. The Krishna Vamshi classic set an all-time record opening for re-releases. Now, with Pokiri’s massive fan following and cult status, the re-release is expected to cross the Murari figure and prove that Mahesh Babu is indeed the king of re-releases.
The re-release trend has become a major phenomenon in Tollywood, with fans celebrating their favorite films on special occasions and introducing classic cinema to younger audiences through 4K viewing experiences.