Top 3 Highest-Grossing Re-Release Films in India
Mumbai, February 22 - Re-releases are a growing trend in Indian cinema, bringing classic and underrated films back to the big screen. With huge crowds returning to theaters, these movies are making impressive box office earnings. Here are India's top three highest-grossing re-released films.
Romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam is Leading the list, which proved its charm with its re-release. Starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, the film earned over 32 crore net in just 16 days in India. With its emotional story and soulful music, it connected with audiences after 9 years of its original release, bringing its total global earnings to 53 crore gross. This re-release success confirms Sanam Teri Kasam as a fan favorite that shines at the box office after a long time.
Coming in second is the critically acclaimed horror fantasy Tumbbad, starring Sohum Shah. The film earned 32 crore net during its re-release in India, just behind Sanam Teri Kasam. With its gripping story and stunning visuals, Tumbbad fascinated a new generation of viewers, reaching 52.25 crore gross worldwide. Its re-release success confirms its cult status and the growing demand for unique storytelling in Indian cinema.
Taking the third spot is the Tamil blockbuster Ghilli, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha. The film earned over 22+ crore net during its re-release, proving Vijay’s unmatched popularity. With its mix of romance, action, and entertainment, Ghilli drew huge crowds back to theaters after almost 20 years of its original release, securing its place as a timeless blockbuster in Tamil cinema.
Sanam Teri Kasam and Tumbbad proved themselves in the rerelease by earning almost three times more than then their original run. The success of Sanam Teri Kasam, Tumbbad, and Ghilli shows the power of nostalgia and great storytelling. These films—romance, horror, and action—have brought back memories for older fans while attracting a new generation to the big screen. With re-releases doing so well.
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