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{{Short description| 2025 Indian Gujarati devotional drama film}}

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{{Infobox film
| name = Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate
| image = Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate Poster.jpg
| caption = Official Poster
| director = Ankit Sakhiya
| producer = Manifest Films Jay Vyas Productions Ajay Balavant Padariya Shubham Hitesh Gajjar Jay Ajaykumar Vyas Parthivkumar Vallabhbhai Jodhani Devang Prafulbhai Mehta Arjun Ratilal Vaghasiya Ravi Jagdishbhai Pithadia Jigar Haribhai Dalsaniya
| writer = Krushansh Vaja Vicky Poornima Ankit Sakhiya
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*Reeva Rachh
*Shruhad Goswami
*Karan Joshi
*Mishty Kadecha
}}
| cinematography = Shubham Gajjar
| editing = Krushansh Vaja Ankit Sakhiya
| music = Smmit Jay
| studio = Manifest Films R.D Brothers Movies Soul Sutra Neem Tree Entertainment
| distributor = Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd<ref name=BH1/>
| released = {{Film date|2025|10|10|Gujarati|2026|1|9|Hindi}}<ref name=TOI3/>
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]
| budget = {{INR|link=Indian rupee}}50 lakh<ref name="HT">{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/2025-biggest-hit-is-not-saiyaara-chhaava-kantara-laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-budget-50-lakh-box-office-75-crore-101764146542834.html|title=2025's biggest hit is not Saiyaara, Chhaava, Kantara; how a ₹50 lakh film with no stars beat blockbusters, superstars|date=26 November 2025|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{estimation|{{INR|120 crore}}}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here's how Gujarati cinema had its decade high box office run in 2025 |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/here-s-how-gujarati-cinema-had-its-decade-high-box-office-run-in-2025-article-13741186.html |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=Moneycontrol}}</ref>
}}

'''''Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate''''' is a [[List of Gujarati films of 2025|2025]] Indian [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]] language [[List of genres|devotional]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by Ankit Sakhiya and written by Krushansh Vaja, Vicky Poornima and Ankit Sakhiya.<ref name=PV1/> It stars Reeva Rachh, Shruhad Goswami, Karan Joshi, Mishty Kadecha and others.<ref name=TOI3/> The film is produced by Manifest Films, Jay Vyas Productions, Ajay Balavant Padariya, Shubham Hitesh Gajjar, Jay Ajaykumar Vyas, Parthivkumar Vallabhbhai Jodhani, Devang Prafulbhai Mehta, Arjun Ratilal Vaghasiya, Ravi Jagdishbhai Pithadia, & Jigar Haribhai Dalsaniya. The film is co-produced by R.D Brothers Movies, Soul Sutra, Neem Tree Entertainment and Devraj Dubariya.<ref name=TOI2/> It was released on 10 October 2025,<ref name=TOI3>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate/movieshow/124381512.cms |title=Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News and Videos |date=8 October 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=5 November 2025}}</ref> and subsequently in a [[Hindi]] dubbed version on 9 January 2026.

The film struggled at the [[box office]] at its release; however, strong word-of-mouth resulted in an uptick in audience from the third week. It was declared a [[sleeper hit]] and went on to become [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Gujarati|the highest grossing Gujarati film of all time]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gujarati film with Rs 50 lakh budget makes 176x profit, earns Rs 1 cr for first time on Day 24 of release|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/gujarati-film-rs-50-lakh-budget-176x-profit-earns-rs-1-cr-for-first-time-day-24-of-release-10387258/|website=The Indian Express|date=2025-11-26|access-date=2025-11-27|language=en}}</ref> as well as the first Gujarati film to gross over {{INRConvert|120|c}} worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate set to become first Gujarati movie to cross Rs 100 crore at the box office|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment-laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-set-to-become-first-gujarati-movie-to-cross-rs-100-crore-at-the-box-office-4054310/|website=The Financial Express|date=2025-11-24|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Gujarati film with Rs 50 lakh budget makes 176x profit, earns Rs 1 cr for first time on Day 24 of release|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/gujarati-film-rs-50-lakh-budget-176x-profit-earns-rs-1-cr-for-first-time-day-24-of-release-10387258/|website=The Indian Express|date=2025-11-26|access-date=2025-11-27|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=DeshGujarat |date=2025-11-30 |title=Historic Milestone: 'Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate' Becomes First Gujarati Film to Cross ₹100 Crore |url=https://deshgujarat.com/2025/11/30/historic-milestone-laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-becomes-first-gujarati-film-to-cross-%E2%82%B9100-crore/ |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=DeshGujarat |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Plot ==
A rickshaw driver trapped in a [[Farmhouse]] confronts his past demons while experiencing visions of [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]], who guides him through a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing.<ref name=AT1/><ref name=GN18>{{cite news|url=https://gujarati.news18.com/news/entertainment/gujarati-film-lalo-shri-krishna-sadah-sahayate-is-currently-in-the-news-on-social-media-rb-ws-bl-2363934.html |title=ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'લાલો: શ્રી કૃષ્ણ સદા સહાયતે' સોશિયલ મીડિયા પર ચર્ચાનું કેન્દ્ર બની, દર્શકોને ફિલ્મ ઘણી પસંદ આવી |date=1 November 2025|work=[[Network18 Group|Network18 Gujarati]] |access-date=6 November 2025}}</ref>

== Cast ==
*Reeva Rachh as Tulsi
*Shruhad Goswami as [[Krishna|Laalo/Lord Krishna]]
*Karan Joshi as Lalji Dhansukh Parmar "Laalo"
*Mishty Kadecha as Khushi, Laalo & Tulsi's daughter
*Anshu Joshi as Dhansukh Parmar, Lalji's father
*Kinnal Nayak as Tulsi's mother
*Parul Rajyaguru
*Jaydeep Timaniya as Rasik

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate
| type = Album
| artist = Smmit Jay
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2025
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=31|s=01}}
| language = Gujarati
| label = Gujarati Jalso
| misc = {{External media | audio1 = [https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/laalo-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-/gl0MdrIGsiQ_ Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate Full Album] on [[JioSaavn]]}}
}}

=== Tracklist ===
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 31:01
| all_music = Smmit Jay<ref name=TOI1>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/music/smmit-jay-desai-on-composing-music-for-laalo-i-immediately-felt-an-emotional-connection-exclusive/articleshow/124913550.cms |title=Smmit Jay on composing music for Laalo: I immediately felt an emotional connection |date=29 October 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=5 November 2025}}</ref>
| all_lyrics = Prem D Dave, Traditional
| title1 = Mann Mohan
| extra1 = [[Krishna Beuraa]]
| music1 = Smmit Jay
| lyrics1 = Prem D Dave
| length1 = 7:19
| title2 = Manorath Jeev
| extra2 = [[Kirtidan Gadhvi]]
| music2 = Smmit Jay
| lyrics2 = Prem D Dave
| length2 = 4:17
| title3 = Maade Mane Lai Ja
| extra3 = Yashita Sharma, Ashish Kulkarni, [[Kirtidan Gadhvi]]
| music3 = Smmit Jay
| lyrics3 = Prem D Dave
| length3 = 5:16
| title4 = Krishna Theme
| extra4 = Divya Kumar
| music4 = Smmit Jay
| lyrics4 = Traditional
| length4 = 2:55
| title5 = Kaan Tari Re
| extra5 = [[Aishwarya Majmudar]], [[Kirtidan Gadhvi]]
| music5 = Smmit Jay
| lyrics5 = Prem D Dave
| length5 = 4:58
| title6 = Navee Savaar
| extra6 = [[Parthiv Gohil]]
| music6 = Smmit Jay
| lyrics6 = Prem D Dave
| length6 = 2:38
| title7 = Dwarika No Naath
| extra7 = Jaysinh Gadhavi
| music7 = Traditional, recreated by Smmit Jay
| lyrics7 = Traditional
| length7 = 3:38
}}

== Production ==
The film was primarily shot in and around [[Junagadh]], with key sequences filmed at notable local sites including [[Bhavnath]], [[Girnar]], [[Damodar Kund]], and [[Narsinh Mehta]] no Choro, locations closely associated with Gujarat’s spiritual and cultural heritage.<ref name=GN18>{{cite news|url=https://gujarati.news18.com/news/entertainment/gujarati-film-lalo-shri-krishna-sadah-sahayate-is-currently-in-the-news-on-social-media-rb-ws-bl-2363934.html |title=ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'લાલો: શ્રી કૃષ્ણ સદા સહાયતે' સોશિયલ મીડિયા પર ચર્ચાનું કેન્દ્ર બની, દર્શકોને ફિલ્મ ઘણી પસંદ આવી |date=1 November 2025|work=[[Network18 Group|Network18 Gujarati]] |access-date=6 November 2025}}</ref><ref name=IE1>{{cite news|url=https://gujarati.indianexpress.com/entertainment/laalo-shri-krishna-sada-sahayate-gujarati-film-becomes-the-center-of-discussion-rp/436741/ |title='લાલો: શ્રી કૃષ્ણ સદા સહાયતે: આ ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ જોઇ લોકો કેમ કહી રહ્યા છે… જય દ્વારકાધીશ! |date=5 November 2025|work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=6 November 2025}}</ref>

== Marketing and release==
On 29 September 2025, the official trailer of Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate was released on [[social media]] and [[YouTube]] platforms.<ref name=TOI2>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/gujarati/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-official-trailer/videoshow/124381380.cms |title=Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate Official Trailer |date=8 October 2025| work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=5 November 2025}}</ref> The film was released theatrically on 10 October 2025. Its distribution gained further visibility when it became part of a significant industry development – multiplex chains such as [[PVR INOX]], [[Cinepolis]], and [[Star Studios|Star Studio18]] reportedly granted Laalo a VPF ([[Virtual Print Fee]]) waiver, an arrangement described as uncommon for Gujarati regional films.<ref name=BH1/><ref name=AT1/> It became the first Gujarati film to release in Poland.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-12-03 |title='Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate' becomes first Gujarati film to release in Poland, new feat achieved |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-becomes-first-gujarati-film-to-release-in-Junagadh-new-feat-achieved/articleshow/125735519.cms |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The film was dubbed into Hindi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Highest grossing Gujarati film Laalo set for nationwide release; Hindi dubbing complete|url=https://deshgujarat.com/2025/11/22/highest-grossing-gujarati-film-laalo-set-for-nationwide-release-with-hindi-dub/|website=DeshGujarat|date=2025-11-22|access-date=2025-11-27|language=en-US|last=DeshGujarat}}</ref>The official Hindi language poster was released on [[social media]] on 22 December 2025, followed by the release of the Hindi language teaser on 23 December 2025 across social media and [[YouTube]]. The Hindi language trailer was subsequently released on 29 December 2025. The film released in [[Hindi]] on 9 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Laalo to release in Hindi; Trailer to be out soon; January release locked | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/laalo-to-release-in-hindi-trailer-to-be-out-soon-january-release-locked/articleshow/126140162.cms | website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2025-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Gujarati cinema’s Rs. 100 crores success Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate to reach pan-India audiences with Hindi release| url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/gujarati-cinemas-rs-100-crores-success-laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-reach-pan-india-audiences-hindi-release/ | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=2025-12-30}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Box office===
Trade reports cited by ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' described Laalo as a “miraculous Gujarati hit,” noting that its box office performance led to the [[Virtual Print Fee|VPF]] waiver – an honour typically reserved for major Hindi or international films. This was seen as a reflection of the film's growing success and theatre owners' confidence in its audience appeal.<ref name=BH1>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-single-salma-releases-vpf-free-pvr-inox-star-studio18-plays-avatar-card-cinepolis-miraculous-gujarati-hit-laalo-gets-vpf-waiver-reason/ |title=Exclusive: Single Salma releases VPF-free at PVR Inox, Star Studio18 plays 'Avatar' card with Cinepolis; miraculous Gujarati hit Laalo gets VPF waiver for THIS reason |date=3 November 2025|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=5 November 2025}}</ref><ref name=PV1/>

''[[Aaj Tak]]'' reported that Laalo achieved strong ticket sales, surpassing the collections of some mainstream Hindi releases in Gujarat. The report attributed the film's steady performance to positive [[word of mouth]] and its devotional storytelling.<ref name=AT1>{{cite news|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/laalo-gujarati-film-lord-krishna-beats-thamma-ticket-sales-box-office-ntcpsm-dskc-2377238-2025-11-05 |title=भगवान कृष्ण पर बनी फिल्म का कमाल... 20 दिन बाद बनी रॉकेट, बिके 'थामा' से ज्यादा टिकट |date=5 November 2025|work=[[Aaj Tak]] |access-date=5 November 2025}}</ref>

Further coverage by ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' highlighted that the film had a slow start – collecting just {{INRConvert|0.40|c}} in its first week, followed by about {{INRConvert|0.30|c}} and {{INRConvert|0.75|c}} in the second and third weeks respectively – but then witnessed a substantial surge in its fourth week {{INRConvert|0.45|c}} on Friday, {{INRConvert|1.20|c}} on Saturday, {{INRConvert|2.20|c}} on Sunday and {{INRConvert|2.75|c}} on Tuesday of that week. The article reported a total gross of approximately {{INRConvert|10.15|c}} in 26 days, with about {{INRConvert|8.70|c}} earned in the last five days. Pinkvilla described this as one of the rarest cases at the Indian box office.<ref name=PV1>{{cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-gujarati-film-laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-emerges-as-a-blockbuster-in-its-4th-week-challenging-vash-level-2-1398226 |title=Box Office: Gujarati film Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate emerges as a Blockbuster in its 4th week, challenging Vash Level 2 |date=5 November 2025|work=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=5 November 2025}}</ref>

As the film progressed into its later weeks, it continued to record substantial growth at the box office. Reports indicated that it entered its fifth weekend with strong momentum and surpassed the cumulative earnings of its first four weeks within that single weekend. Box-office tracking further noted that the film went on to exceed the lifetime collections of [[Chaal Jeevi Laiye]], becoming the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Gujarati|highest-grossing Gujarati film in India]]. By Day 38 of its theatrical run, the film had an estimated net total of {{INRConvert|52.75|c}}, with daily collections reported at approximately {{INRConvert|6.5|c}} following {{INRConvert|4.5|c}} the previous day.<ref name=TOI22>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/laalo-box-office-collections-day-38-gujarati-film-sees-big-sunday-jump-total-nears-rs-53-crore-mark/articleshow/125383439.cms|title=Laalo box office collections Day 38: Gujarati film sees big Sunday jump; Total nears Rs 53 crore mark|date=17 November 2025}}</ref><ref name=IT12>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-s-biggest-gujarati-hit-2821028-2025-11-17|title='Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate' is biggest Gujarati hit in India. See the stats|date=17 November 2025}}</ref>

By the 51st day of its release, it became the first Gujarati film to gross over {{INRConvert|100|c}} worldwide.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate set to become first Gujarati movie to cross Rs 100 crore at the box office|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment-laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-set-to-become-first-gujarati-movie-to-cross-rs-100-crore-at-the-box-office-4054310/|website=The Financial Express|date=2025-11-24|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate Box Office: Becomes First Ever Gujarati Film to Gross 100 Crore Worldwide|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-box-office-becomes-first-ever-gujarati-film-to-gross-100-crore-worldwide-1398770|website=PINKVILLA|date=2025-11-28|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en}}</ref>

The film’s week-by-week performance – particularly the sharp increase beginning in the fourth week was noted as an unusual box-office pattern for [[Gujarati cinema]]. Its sustained earnings were cited as an indication of the expanding commercial potential of regional films, supported by positive word of mouth and continued audience interest in devotional-themed storytelling.<ref name=TOI22/><ref name=IT12/>

===Critical reception===

Naquiyah Maimoon of ''PNN'' rated it 4 out 5. She praised the fresh theme, performances, cinematography and editing, direction. She noted quiet middle part of film, underdeveloped backstories, niche audience for the topic of spirituality and dealing with underperformance when she reviewed it during the first week.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Laalo: Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate' — A Soulful 2025 Gujarati Ride with Hiccups but Heart|url=https://pnndigital.com/entertainment/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate/|date=2025-10-17|access-date=2025-11-27|language=en-US|website=PNN|last=Maimoon|first=Naquiyah}}</ref> Sameer Ahire of ''Movie Talkies'' rated it 3.5/5 and praised the story, theme, performances, direction, music and editing while citing low budget production.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Laalo: ShreeKrishna Sada Sahaayate Review: Dear Akshay Kumar, Here’s Your “Oh My God 3” Script|url=https://www.movietalkies.com/reviews/laalo-krishna-sada-sahaayate-review-akshay-kumar-oh-my-god-3-script-10629086|website=www.movietalkies.com|access-date=2025-11-27|language=en|first=Sameer|last=Ahire}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Gujarati cinema]]
*[[List of Gujarati films of 2025]]
*[[List of highest-grossing Gujarati films]]
*[[Sleeper hit]]
*[[100 Crore Club]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt37956153}}

[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2020s Gujarati-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 drama films]]
[[Category:Religious drama films]]
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]]
[[Category:Films about Krishna]]
[[Category:Films shot in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Films set in Gujarat]]

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