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A low-budget Gujarati film, *Laalo*, became a surprise hit after its creators bought tickets to fill theaters and relied on word-of-mouth, inspiring Bollywood’s Akshay Kumar.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared on his quiz show how his late father watched each of his films 18 to 20 times, offering unwavering support.
He highlighted the Gujarati film *Laalo*, which grossed over ₹100 crore despite a ₹48 lakh budget.
Made by three friends with no funding, the film was shot in 40 days using borrowed equipment and friends’ help.
Initially struggling with empty theaters, the team bought tickets to fill seats and relied on word-of-mouth.
Emotional audience reactions led to a breakthrough, turning the film into a surprise hit.
Kumar praised the cast and crew’s perseverance, calling it a powerful testament to belief, friendship, and grassroots creativity.
Una película gujarati de bajo presupuesto, *Laalo*, se convirtió en un éxito sorpresa después de que sus creadores compraran boletos para llenar los cines y confiaran en el boca a boca, inspirando a Akshay Kumar de Bollywood.