Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder is a Hindi crime drama based on the real-life killing of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor from Udaipur. After facing significant censorship issues and legal challenges, including demands for nearly 150 cuts by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the film was finally released nationwide following Delhi High Court clearance on August 8, 2025. The Sacnilk portal initially listed July 11 as the release date, but the actual theatrical premiere was on August 8, 2025.
Udaipur Files Box Office Collection (Sacnilk and Media Reports)
Day
India Net Collection
0 Day
₹ 0.14 Cr
Day 1 [1st Friday]
₹ 0.13 Cr
Day 2 [1st Saturday]
₹ 0.30 Cr
Day 3 [1st Sunday]
₹ 0.35 Cr
Day 4 [1st Monday]
₹ 0.18 Cr
Day 5 [1st Tuesday]
₹ 0.21 Cr
Day 6 [1st Wednesday]
₹ 0.20 Cr
Day 7 [1st Thursday]
₹ 0.01 Cr
Day 8 [1st Friday]
₹ 0.02 Cr
Day 9 [1st Saturday]
₹ 0.02 Cr
Day 10 [1st Sunday]
₹ 0.03 Cr* early estimates
10 Days Total
₹ 1.59 Cr
Udaipur Files Box Office Collection Worldwide
Worldwide
India Net
India Gross
Overseas
Verdict
₹ 1.81 Cr
₹ 1.56 Cr
₹ 1.81 Cr
₹ 0 Cr
None
Factors Affecting Box Office
Controversy & Censorship: Heavy cuts and political controversy overshadowed its release, restricting its box office potential.
Screening Issues: Audience reports mention very few shows, sometimes requiring travel of 30km or more to find a screening, significantly dampening turnout.
Competing Releases: Major Bollywood releases around Raksha Bandhan and leading into Independence Day further divided the audience.
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