Balu — Theatrical Centers Run
Balu is one of the most celebrated Tollywood films for theatrical longevity, achieving a remarkable long-run across major centers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Balu successfully completed its 50-day theatrical run in 52 centers, with the milestone reached on 24 February 2005. The film went on to complete a 100-day run in 2 centers (15 April 2005), an extraordinary feat in Telugu cinema.
About Balu
Balu is a Action, Crime film released on 6 Jan 2005. The film was directed by A. Karunakaran and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt. The film features Pawan Kalyan, Shriya Saran, Neha Oberoi, Gulshan Grover, Brahmanandam in lead roles. Balu helps the people of Mahankali market get the rights to their land. This means he'll have to face an old nemesis. View complete movie details →
Box Office Verdict & Collections
Balu earned a average verdict at the box office, with a TollyBO rating of 2.8/5. Strong critical reception and massive word-of-mouth drove audiences to cinemas for weeks, resulting in the long centers run detailed above. Read the complete TollyBO review →
Centers Run Milestone Dates
The day-wise centers data for Balu tells a story of exceptional box office stamina. On its 50th day (24 February 2005), the film was still showing in 52 centers — see the 50 days centers page for the full city-wise breakdown. By the 100th day (15 April 2005), it continued in 2 centers — a feat achieved by very few Telugu films — detailed on the 100 days centers page.
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