English
English
English
Can a regional film rewrite box office records? Zubeen Garg’s emotional farewell ‘Roi Roi Binale’ collects over ₹7 crore in three days, setting an unprecedented benchmark for Assamese cinema and leaving fans teary-eyed.
Roi Roi Binale collects Rs 7.05 crore in three days
Guwahati: Assam’s most cherished voice, Zubeen Garg, has bid farewell to his fans in a manner that only a legend could. His final movie, Roi Roi Binale, released on October 31, has set new records for Assamese cinema. The film, a musical drama deeply rooted in emotion and regional pride, has grossed over ₹7 crore in just three days, an extraordinary achievement for a regional language release.
Across Assam, the film has witnessed an overwhelming response with 99 percent occupancy in most theatres. In a heartfelt gesture, 85 theatres across the state decided to screen only Roi Roi Binale as a tribute to Garg, pausing other releases to honor the late singer.
For a regional movie, Roi Roi Binale has performed beyond expectations. According to trade estimates, the film opened with ₹1.85 crore on its first day, followed by ₹2 crore on Day 2 and ₹2.85 crore on Day 3. This brings its total gross to ₹7.05 crore and net collection to ₹6.13 crore, the fastest any Assamese film has ever achieved such figures.
“Zubeen Garg was poisoned,” reveals singer’s friend; Alleging conspiracy to kill him
Theatres across Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Jorhat reported near-houseful shows, with evening screenings witnessing long queues and emotional crowds. Beyond Assam, the film also premiered in cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhopal, Goa, and Cuttack — a move that fulfilled Zubeen’s long-cherished dream to take Assamese cinema to a national audience.
Zubeen Garg’s last film ‘Roi Roi Binale’ releases on Oct 31; All first-day tickets sold?
Directed by Rajesh Bhuyan and co-produced by Zubeen Garg’s wife Garima Saikia, Roi Roi Binale tells the story of a blind musician, Raul, played by Zubeen himself. The film touches on deep themes , feminism, disability, counter-terrorism, and political corruption, while weaving a story of love, perseverance, and artistic truth.
Zubeen’s portrayal of Raul, who dreams of touching the sea, mirrors his own creative journey. In his last recorded interview, he had said, “It starts with the sea and ends with the sea. He wants to touch the sea. He touches it at the end.” The film’s title, inspired by his 1992 song “Roi Roi Binale,” translates to tears that flow uncontrollably, a phrase that now carries deeper meaning for millions of his admirers.
Social media has been flooded with emotional tributes. Fans shared clips and photos from late-night and early-morning shows, many calling it an unforgettable farewell to the voice of Assam. One fan wrote about attending a 4:25 AM show, saying, “I couldn’t stop crying when he appeared on screen. It felt like he was saying goodbye to us all.”
The film currently enjoys a 9.4/10 rating on IMDb, a testament to the connection it has made with audiences beyond linguistic and regional boundaries.
