Laalo director not keen at Hindi adaptation of his Gujarati film – Here’s why
Laalo director Ankit Sakhiya would rather not want to see his movie adapted into Bollywood; Know Why!
Last Updated: 03.20 PM, Mar 05, 2026
Ahead of Gujarati film Laalo’s OTT release, the director has spoken about why he would rather not prefer that his Rs. 100 crore film be adapted in Hindi. The filmmaker has pointed out various reasons for the same, including the fact that there is already a Hindi version for his movie which released in theatres and is likely to be out digitally in the language, too.
What did Laalo director Ankit Sakhiya say about Hindi adaptation of his Gujarati film?
Ankit Sakhiya, who has directed Laalo, is not keen about adapting his Gujarati movie into Hindi. While speaking to Variety India, he said, “The film was dubbed in Hindi so I do not feel a remake will happen. Also, Bollywood films need stars. Laalo is more of a content and character driven movie. I am unsure whom to cast from Bollywood in a movie like this.”
When and where to stream Laalo - Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate on OTT?
Laalo – Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate, which broke Box Office records in Gujarati by becoming the first ever Gujarati movie to enter Rs. 100 crore club, is now going to be available for OTT streaming soon. The film will be out on SonyLIV via OTTplay Premium on March 6, 2026.
Ankit Sakhiya explains how Laalo took off
In the same interview, Ankit explained how Laalo took off. It all started with a big ambition – a movie with high budget. Since that movie did not take off, he started off with a smaller film ‘which could be made with a few actors, cameras and minimum resources.’ “The idea came to me randomly about a rickshaw driver being trapped in a farmhouse. We decided to keep the budget to a minimum and get the shoot started,” he shared.
Laalo FAQs
Q. What is Laalo all about?
A. Laalo is a Gujarati devotional drama film about a rickshaw driver named Laalo who gets trapped in a remote farmhouse and experiences visions of Lord Krishna, guiding him towards redemption and self-discovery.
Q. Who are the main actors?
A. Karan Joshi plays Laalo, Reeva Rachh plays Tulsi (Laalo's wife), and Shruhad Goswami plays Lord Krishna.
Q. What are the themes of Laalo?
A. The film explores themes of faith, karma, redemption, and the power of devotion.
Q. Is Laalo suitable for family viewing?
A. Yes, Laalo is a family-friendly film with a strong spiritual message.