The excitement is palpable as the cast and crew of the successful Gujarati devotional drama 'Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate' have landed in Mumbai. Their arrival marks the final countdown to the film's much-anticipated pan-India Hindi version release.
Mumbai Arrival and Release Date
The makers captured the team's energetic moment in Mumbai with a cheerful selfie shared on social media, accompanied by the caption “Let’s gooo!!!”. The photo perfectly reflects the collective enthusiasm for this new chapter. The Hindi adaptation of the film is officially scheduled to hit theatres across the country on January 9. Fans are keenly waiting to see if the emotional narrative resonates with the Hindi-speaking audience as powerfully as it did with its original Gujarati viewers.
Director and Star Reflect on an Emotional Journey
In an exclusive conversation, director Ankit Sakhiya opened up about the profound experience of creating 'Laalo'. He described the film as a product of pure dedication and honesty. “I believe something truly divine transpired during the entire process of making the film, and that is why it's so fulfilling to see the enormous love and appreciation the film has received,” Sakhiya told ETimes. He highlighted its universal connect, noting that “From senior citizens to children, every single person has thoroughly enjoyed the film and that is what gives Laalo the universal appeal.”
For lead actor Karan Joshi, this project marked his cinematic debut. He revealed he felt a serious responsibility from the very beginning. “Since the beginning I felt that the kind of work I wanted to do I got that after ages so I have to give it my all to this character and don’t take this for granted,” Joshi stated. While he admitted to initial fears, he concluded that “everything was on point.”
Crossing the 100 Crore Milestone
The film's box office performance has been a monumental success, adding to the team's joy. Karan Joshi expressed his overwhelming pride that his debut film has crossed the remarkable 100 crore mark. “It’s very overwhelming and a proud feeling that my first film has crossed 100 cr,” he said. He felt particularly blessed by the community's reaction, sharing, “Every Gujarati including the people of Gujarati film industry are celebrating this as personal achievement which makes me feel very blessed and special.”
About 'Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate'
The film tells the moving story of a rickshaw driver named Laalo, who struggles with poverty and hardship. In a twist of fate, he finds himself mysteriously confined in a remote farmhouse. During this isolation, he begins to experience silent visions of Lord Krishna. These divine glimpses guide him on a transformative path toward deep introspection, emotional healing, and ultimate self-redemption. The film is a devotional drama crafted primarily to connect with family audiences.
