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In Indian cinema, many big-budget films have failed despite star power and heavy promotions. At the same time, some small-budget movies have surprised everyone with record-breaking success. One such example is the 2006 Kannada romantic drama Mungaru Male.
What made the movie truly historic was its theatrical run. Mungaru Male played for 460 consecutive days at a PVR multiplex in Bengaluru. This achievement made it one of the longest-running films in Indian cinema at the time. Reports suggest that the film collected around ₹75 crore worldwide, with nearly ₹57 crore coming from Karnataka alone. It was also the first Kannada film to cross the ₹50 crore mark in box office earnings.
The movie’s storyline, heartfelt performances, and melodious songs connected deeply with audiences, turning it into a cultural milestone. Interestingly, the film almost never got made, as recalled by director Yogaraj Bhat in an interview. He described its success as “fate,” saying that many unexpected factors came together to make it a landmark project.
However, the success also brought challenges. The Income Tax Department raided producer E. Krishna’s residence, claiming that the film had generated massive untaxed earnings. Despite the legal troubles, the film’s popularity only grew with time.
Mungaru Male’s impact was so strong that it was remade in multiple languages. The Telugu version Vaana and Bengali film Premer Kahini released in 2008, followed by the Odia remake Romeo – The Lover Boy in 2009, and the Marathi film Premay Namaha in 2017.
Nearly two decades later, Mungaru Male remains one of the greatest success stories of Kannada cinema. It proved that a powerful story and emotional connection with viewers could create history, even without a massive budget or superstar cast.
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