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Hans India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Watch: Balakrishna Fans Recreate Beer-Idli Scene in Theater
Fans are becoming increasingly enthusiastic, especially the youth who are attending re-released movies. They say they are ready to do anything to recreate iconic scenes. Recently, a fan brought a snake into the theater to recreate a scene from the movie Khaleja. Now, Balayya fans have followed a similar path. The movie Lakshmi Narasimha, starring Balakrishna, has been re-released. In one scene, Balakrishna is seen eating idli soaked in beer. Some fans who came to watch the re-release brought beer and idli with them to recreate that scene right inside the theater. A video of the incident is now going viral on social media platforms. People who saw the video are very upset. They are asking how such behavior is allowed in movie theaters. Many are angry that people are doing such things just to copy movie scenes. Some say this kind of behavior is disturbing for others who come to watch the movie. Regular viewers are asking everyone not to support or repeat such actions.
India Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Why Mahesh Babu's Khaleja is finally getting the love it missed 15 years ago
The final dialogue from the film 'Khaleja', 'Athbhutham jarige tappudu evvaru gurthinchaleru, jarigina tharuvatha evvaru gurthinchalsina avasaram ledu' which translates to, 'No one recognises a miracle while it's happening; and once it's done, there's no need to recognise it" - has come to reflect the film's own journey. What was once seen as a commercial failure in 2010 has now, fifteen years later, turned into a record-breaking success with its re-release. A miracle that went unnoticed at first, only to be celebrated long after it had quietly made a film's success is judged by its box office performance. But is that the only metric? This debate of success versus impact has existed for as long as cinema itself. Box office numbers depend on much more than just the quality of the film: timing, audience sensibilities, release competition, packaging, genre, the star's momentum. All of these played a part in the film's box office success. But, if success also means longevity, cultural relevance and emotional celebration, then a good film will always find its way into the hearts of audiences, even if it takes are countless examples in Indian cinema. From Guru Dutt's Kaagaz Ke Phool and Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker to Shah Rukh Khan's Swades, films that failed at first found cult status later. Telugu cinema too has its share of such films, including Ram Charan's 'Orange', Rana's 'Leader', Ravi Teja's Neninthe, and among them, Mahesh Babu and Trivikram's Khaleja stands out as a film whose second life seems far more powerful than its Khaleja Failed to Impress in 2010advertisement Released on October 7, 2010, Khaleja arrived with high expectations. It marked the reunion of Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas after Athadu, a film that also gained widespread recognition after its satellite run. By then, Mahesh had already become a mass hero following Pokiri. However, his previous two films - Sainikudu and Athidi - were commercial disappointments, and Khaleja marked his comeback after a three-year the film's promotional interviews, when asked about his hiatus and the role in Khaleja, Mahesh Babu remarked, 'I felt a sense of monotony with the characters I was playing. I wanted to break out of that bubble, so I went all in with this one. Alluri Seetharama Raju in Khaleja is the most challenging and significant role of my career.' This shift in tone and the long gap between films contributed to heightened expectations among too, was riding high after Pawan Kalyan's Jalsa, and expectations were sky-high. But, upon its release, Khaleja received mostly negative responses. Critics pointed to its confusing themes, uneven screenplay and the lack of strong action moments. Despite Mahesh Babu's entertaining performance, fans were divided. The film also released around the same time as Rajinikanth and Shankar's Enthiran, which affected Khaleja's run in an interview with iDream, producer C Kalyan remarked, 'Before common audiences saw the merit in the film, Mahesh Babu's fans themselves killed the film. Their expectations were high, expecting a mass entertainer, but here he was, doing comedy which people didn't accept. They compared it to Robot (Endhiran) and dismissed it. But, I knew Khaleja would become a trendsetter.'What Makes Khaleja an Over-Time Classic?While Khaleja may not be a perfect film, several of its elements are undeniably striking. Mahesh Babu as Alluri Sitarama Raju, a taxi driver, is fresh, humorous, grounded and entirely believable. His reactions, one-liners and comedy timing add a layer of spontaneity. Even in high-stakes sequences, he never breaks the character of Seetharama Raju. His iconic use of "Bhayya!" became a pop culture comedy is another high point. It's woven into the fabric of the narrative, not added as filler but as organic, dialogue-heavy moments. The chase scene involving Govardhan in the second half is a great example. The intensity is contrasted by its quirky energy, making it both entertaining and Trivikram attempts to layer deeper philosophical ideas into the plot, about God, purpose and faith. At the film's success meet, the director, explaining the core of the film, said, 'After the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna ruled for many years. He died a normal man, his children were killed, thieves looted the kingdom. We don't talk about that because, to us, he is God when he speaks the Bhagavad Gita. Similarly, when an auto driver saves a man in an accident, he becomes God to that man, for that moment, for the outside world, he is an ordinary auto driver. Similarly, our hero.' It's a bold, layered idea. One that took time to be understood and Trivikram's signature dialogue writing elevated the film, intense lines like "Gaali velu chusthundi (the wind will lead the way) or 'Nela vollu virucukuntundi sidda (The earth will tear apart its skin, Sidda), or the famous monologue in the climax are now quoted with reverence, not just for their meaning, but for their literary time, social media discourse, decoding videos, and re-watches have also brought attention to the film's aesthetics, from Mani Sharma's music to the cinematography and production Khaleja a Perfect Film?Despite its cult following, many of the film's original criticisms still hold. The pacing is slow. While the chemistry between Mahesh Babu and Anushka works, her character Subhashini's role, too, feels underwritten. The villain, a corporate mining kingpin, comes across as a convenient caricature in an otherwise ambitious importantly, the film fails to invest enough time in its central theme. About 50 per cent of Khaleja is comedy, 40 per cent is set up, and barely 10 per cent is devoted to exploring the idea of godhood and existentialism. The one scene where Seetharama Raju has his realisation is brilliant, but there should have been more such moments to lend weight to the for all its flaws, Khaleja is a rare attempt. A film that blends philosophy, humour and commercial sensibilities in a way Telugu cinema hadn't seen before. It may not have worked in 2010, but fifteen years on, its resonance is louder than ever.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja collects Rs 9 crore in its first re-release weekend
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release has seen great success. The film earned ₹9.05 crore worldwide over the weekend. Strong fan support drove initial numbers. The film's collections dipped on Saturday but family audiences sustained interest. Khaleja, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, gained cult status over the years. The re-release allows fans to enjoy Mahesh Babu before his next project. In a testament to Mahesh Babu 's enduring popularity, the re-release of his 2010 action entertainer Khaleja has performed exceptionally well at the box office. Over the weekend, the film collected an impressive ₹9.05 crore worldwide, reaffirming the superstar's loyal fan following even after nearly 15 years since its original release. The film opened to strong numbers on Friday, raking in Rs 5.75 crore, driven largely by massive fan screenings, special shows, and houseful theatres across Andhra Pradesh, and excitement surrounding the re-release was evident, with fans treating it like a festival — from benefit shows to cutouts, fireworks, and midnight screenings, Khaleja's return to theatres was nothing short of a celebration. On Saturday, the collections dipped with the number of screens to Rs 1.90 crore, which is typical for re-released titles after an initial fan frenzy. However, what caught trade analysts' attention was the film's sustained interest among the general audience and family viewers who turned up in good numbers on the weekend. Sunday's collections stood at Rs 1.40 crore, bringing the total weekend figure to Rs 9.05 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Directed by Trivikram Srinivas , Khaleja originally had a mixed run at the box office in 2010, but over the years, it gained cult status among Mahesh Babu's fans for its unique storyline, sharp dialogues, and the actor's impeccable comic timing. The film also features Anushka Shetty , Prakash Raj , and Shafi in pivotal roles. The re-release not only provided fans an opportunity to relive the magic of Khaleja on the big screen but also set a new benchmark for the re-release trend in Tollywood. The film was an opportunity for Mahesh Babu fans to savour their favourite star on the big screen as the superstar is going to be away from the silver screen for a while as he gets ready to shoot SS Rajamouli's jungle-adventure film with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran . Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Khaleja re-release box office Day 2: Mahesh Babu's film hunts records globally
Mahesh Babu's 'Khaleja' re-release has made a booming start at the box office worldwide. The film has emerged as the third-biggest Indian re-release by having a smashing opening at around Rs 6.75 crore film recorded a fabulous business in North America, and opened at Rs 5.75 crore gross back home. 'Khaleja' re-release scored the third-biggest opening worldwide after Thalapathy Vijay's 'Ghilli' (Rs 7.75 crore) and Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' at Rs 7 crore, reported the trade website film performed fabulously during its pre-sales business also. It collected over Rs 3 crore during advance booking for the opening day in India, and welcomed solid response on spot booking. It is now expected to give a solid performance on Sunday at the box office. The craze is such that Mahesh Babu fans are making everything possible for the film to gain more attention. On Friday, the opening day, a fan entered with a snake in a theatre in Vijayawada. He seemed to have been inspired by a scene in the movie that shows Mahesh Babu walking in the desert with a by Trivikram Srinivas, 'Khaleja' also stars Anushka Shetty in the lead. Actors Prakash Raj, Shafi, Sunil, Subbaraji, Rao Ramesh and Ali, among others, also appear in important roles. It is the story of a taxi driver who is treated as God's own child who arrived to protect the village from a mysterious was re-released on May Watch
News18
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja Re-Release Takes Off With Rs 5.75 Crore On Day 1
Last Updated: Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release collected Rs 6.75 crore worldwide on Day 1. Originally released in 2010, it now ranks third in South film re-release collections. Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release has kicked off with a bang! Originally released in 2010, the film returned to theatres recently, and fans didn't hold back. On Day 1 alone, the film collected a strong Rs 5.75 crore. Indeed, Mahesh Babu's star power hasn't faded one bit. Back in 2010, Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty had teamed up for Khaleja, directed by Trivikram Srinivas. However, the film didn't do too well at the box office when it first came out. But now, 15 years later, Khaleja is back in theatres and this time, it's off to a flying start! The movie was re-released on Friday (May 20, 2025). When it comes to re-release day 1 collections of South films, Khaleja is in third place. At the top is Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli, which made Rs 7.75 crore, followed by Pawan Kalyan's Gabbar Singh with over Rs 7 crore worldwide on its first day. Khaleja comes in close behind with Rs 6.75 crore. Meanwhile, in a wild moment of fan craze, a Mahesh Babu fan brought a real snake into a theatre in Andhra Pradesh to recreate a scene from Khaleja! A video of the incident is now going viral on social media. Take a look: Actor #MaheshBabu mass fans, celebrates the #KhalejaReRelease in Telugu States, by throwing paper cuttings in theatres.A crazy Mahesh Babu fan took fandom to a wild level on #Khalej4K a viral video a crazy fan was holding a snake inside the fully packed theatre,… — Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) May 30, 2025 Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, shows were packed, and some theatres even had early morning screenings to meet the huge demand. Fans were seen celebrating outside cinemas with posters, banners, and whistles, turning the re-release into a full-on festival. Khaleja is a Telugu fantasy action-comedy directed and written by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty in the lead, with Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Shafi, Sunil, Ali, and Subbaraju playing key roles. The music is by Mani Sharma. The story revolves around Raju, a taxi driver, who suddenly finds himself being called a 'saviour" by a remote village suffering from a strange illness. As unexpected as it is, Raju must rise to the occasion and protect the people, even if he never asked for the role of a hero. First Published:
