The Assamese film industry is witnessing an unprecedented wave of excitement as Zubeen Garg's final film, Roi Roi Binale, gears up for release on October 31, 2025. The musical romantic drama has already created history with its advance bookings, grossing Rs 41.20 lakh for day 1. This surpasses previous records for Assamese cinema, signaling a potential blockbuster in the making.
Roi Roi Binale has dominated pre-booking platforms, especially BookMyShow, trending in all regions with an astounding 10,000 bookings per hour. Within the first hour of ticket windows opening, over 7,000 tickets were sold, and that number continues to climb. Some reports indicate over 5 lakh tickets were sold within an hour. The rapid pace of ticket sales is evident from the "fast filling" indicators on booking sites, with many shows either almost full or completely sold out. Over 15,000 advanced tickets have been booked.
Directed by Rajesh Bhuyan, Roi Roi Binale is particularly poignant as it marks the last on-screen appearance of the late Zubeen Garg, a beloved icon of Assam. Garg, who passed away earlier this year, was a singer, composer, actor, and filmmaker who significantly influenced Assamese cinema. Roi Roi Binale is not just a film release but also a heartfelt tribute to his legacy.
The film is a musical love story featuring over 15 songs composed by Zubeen Garg. He plays a blind artist, adding emotional depth to the narrative. The movie also stars Mousumi Alifa, Joy Kashyap, Achurjya Borpatra, and Victor Banerjee. Roi Roi Binale was shot in various locations, including Sri Lanka, to enhance its visual and emotional scope.
The immense anticipation for Roi Roi Binale has led to theaters in Guwahati dedicating most of their screens to the film, even canceling other movie shows. Cinepolis is running 19 shows, PVR City Centre and Inox (Aurus) 16 shows each, Matrix Cinema 12 shows, and Grand Royal Cines 11 shows. Similar trends are being observed in other towns across Assam. The film is also slated to release in three other northeastern states, with plans for a worldwide release, including requests from almost 10 countries.
Roi Roi Binale's success reflects Zubeen Garg's dream of Assamese films achieving wider recognition and commercial success. He envisioned Assamese cinema moving beyond low-budget productions to capture the imagination of audiences and perform well at the box office. Even though he only produced three films himself, Zubeen consistently encouraged other filmmakers and artists to pursue their dreams.
The release of Roi Roi Binale is an emotional moment for the people of Assam, who are eagerly awaiting their icon's final cinematic offering. The film is expected to deeply touch audiences, serving as a final goodbye to Zubeen Garg and his immense contributions to Assamese culture. The pre-booking frenzy and the dedication of theaters across the region underscore the profound connection fans have with Zubeen Garg and his work.
