Mahesh Babu’s Murari re-release made a huge impact, setting records as the biggest grosser among re-released films. Following that, Pawan Kalyan’s Gabbar Singh came out strong, breaking Murari’s opening day record for re-releases. Even senior hero films like Indra 4K performed remarkably well, establishing new benchmarks for older films being brought back to theaters.
However, when it comes to Prabhas’ birthday celebrations, the re-releases of Eeshwar, Salaar, and Mr. Perfect did not set records as expected. While these films attracted hardcore fans, the general audience seemed less interested, leading to average box office collections and moderate theater occupancy. A few iconic screens saw housefuls, but overall, the response was underwhelming.
Right now, when it comes to re-releases, it appears that Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan’s films are dominating, with both actors consistently drawing in massive crowds. The competition in the re-release space is largely between these two stars, while others seem to struggle to recreate the same kind of magic, particularly with broader audiences.