The much loved Telugu romantic comedy Darling is back in theatres after 16 years. The 4K re-release of the 2010 hit film starring Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal hit screens on April 23, 2026. Fans showed huge love, and the film had a solid opening day at the box office.
The film collected a ₹5.40 cr gross worldwide on Day 1 (Including Premiere)
Premiere + Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection
| Region | Gross |
| Andhra/TG | ₹4.60 Cr |
| Karnataka | ₹0.40 Cr |
| Rest Of India | ₹0.05 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹0.35 Cr |
| Total | ₹5.40 Cr |
For a re-release, ₹5.40 cr on Day 1 is an excellent number. Many old films get only small numbers when they return. But Darling proved that good stories and big stars never get old. The film beat pre-sale records of several other re-releases.
Prabhas has a huge fan base. Even though he has done big films like Baahubali and Salaar, fans still love his old romantic roles. The re-release gave them a chance to watch young Prabhas on the big screen again. Families and youngsters came together, making it a festive feeling in theatres.
