15 Years Later, Panjaa Proves Pawan Craze Never Fades

Pawan Kalyan's Panjaa Re-Release Craze

Pawan Kalyan’s birthday has turned into a celebration on the big screen as Panjaa returns to theatres. The re-release is getting a terrific response, with fans once again showing just how strong the star’s theatrical pull remains.

The film opened across a large number of screens, and the early numbers are encouraging. Live tracking reports are putting the Day 1 gross in the Rs 2.5–2.8 crore range, with the figures still changing as more shows report. The film is also seeing a healthy number of houseful and fast-filling shows.

What makes the response more interesting is that Panjaa was not a major success during its original run. Yet, years later, Pawan Kalyan’s massive fan following has completely changed the atmosphere around the film. Advance bookings had already crossed Rs 1 crore before the re-release.

And the timing could not have been better. With Pawan turning 55 today, fans are treating the re-release as part of the birthday celebrations rather than just another old film hitting theatres.

The Panjaa craze is another reminder that when it comes to Pawan Kalyan, his fan base can turn even a re-release into a genuine theatrical event.