India, Feb. 26 -- Beginning last year, Indian theatres have seen a wave of old films re-releasing, ranging from Raj Kapoor's classics to cult favourites that did not make it big initially. Among the latter, Tumbbad and Laila Majnu are seen as a testament to the success of re-releases in India. Tumbbad earned Rs.32 crore in its second run, while Laila Majnu managed to earn Rs.12 crore. These films even beat Shah Rukh Khan's Devdas and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham's re-release numbers. Yet, a small film with no stars has yet again managed to beat them all. (Also read: Mawra Hocane reacts to Sanam Teri Kasam re-release success: 'My husband is bringing in the luck')

Sanam Teri Kasam has broken new ground at the box office nine full years after i...