Do you know which Indian film has made the highest ROI in the history of Indian cinema? Surprisingly, it isn’t from Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil, or Kannada industries.
It comes from one of India’s smallest film industries, Gujarati. The film 'Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahayate' is a devotional drama made on a modest budget of just Rs 50 lakh.
And the returns so far? It has already touched over Rs 75 crore gross and is heading toward the Rs 100-crore mark. Dangal and Sairat fall next in line with Laalo in ROI (Return Of Investment) record.
Released on October 10th, the film has sustained an exceptional theatrical run, successfully completing its seventh week with strong word of mouth. It is now gradually releasing in other states, still in the Gujarati language.
This film is the story of a rickshaw driver from a troubled background who becomes trapped in a remote farmhouse while chasing easy money. Cut off from the world, he confronts long-buried guilt and regret.
As solitude deepens, Laalo begins experiencing visions of Lord Krishna, who gently guides him toward introspection and healing. His physical struggle to escape transforms into an inner journey of redemption.
The farmhouse becomes a metaphor for his own mind, reflecting his emotional confinement. Blending personal conflict with spirituality, the film becomes a meditation on faith, divine guidance and the courage needed to overcome inner turmoil.
This simple yet content-rich narrative needed no massive budget. With just Rs 50 lakh, it resonated deeply with audiences because of its portrayal of Lord Krishna and the resemblance of timeless message of the Bhagavad Gita, both rooted strongly in Indian culture and emotion.
It is almost certain that the film will cross the Rs 100-crore mark soon, fueled purely by organic publicity and audience love. As it expands beyond Gujarati borders, it is drawing national attention.
This film is directed by Ankit Sakhiya and produced by Manasi Parekh, Parthvi Gohil, Ajay Balvant, Manifest Films and Jay Vyas Productions. It stars Reeva Rachh and Karan Joshi, while the role of Lord Krishna is played by Suhrud Goswami.
Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahayate has already made history in Gujarati cinema and is on its way to setting new benchmarks in Indian cinema.
Its success proves that when devotion is portrayed with sincerity, even small creators can achieve big results, opening new doors for small filmmakers by independant producers and attracting serious attention from corporate film companies as well.
