Zubeen Garg's Final Masterpiece 'Roi Roi Binale' Breaks Records with 500,000 Tickets Sold in an Hour
October 27, 2025
Notable for its technical achievements, the film features the use of anamorphic lenses and was shot across Assam and Sri Lanka, showcasing a new ambition for Assamese filmmaking.
The film is a musical Assamese drama exploring themes of love, resilience, and emotional healing, set against a society recovering from conflict, with a narrative that emphasizes the redemptive power of art.
The soundtrack highlights Garg’s musical legacy, blending Assamese folk with modern elements, with singles like 'Mur Mon' and 'Xopun Xopun' released in October 2025.
The story follows a blind artist, played by Garg, whose world is shaped by music and imagination, exploring love, heartbreak, and dreams—serving as an ode to art and creation.
Advance bookings for 'Roi Roi Binale' broke records, with over 500,000 tickets sold within the first hour, indicating a massive anticipation and projected one of the biggest openings for a regional Northeast Indian film.
The upcoming Assamese film 'Roi Roi Binale' is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Zubeen Garg, who wrote, composed, and performed its music before his passing, making it his posthumous masterpiece that celebrates his artistic legacy.
Starring Garg as a blind artist, the film marks his final appearance in Assamese cinema as an actor, writer, and music composer, with both the story and music crafted by him, adding emotional significance.
The trailer, released on October 22, 2025, has generated nostalgia and heartfelt tributes on social media, with the film scheduled for release on October 31, 2025, a date personally chosen by Garg before his death, making it emotionally significant.
Directed by Rajesh Bhuyan, 'Roi Roi Binale' is set to release nationwide on October 31, 2025, and features Zubeen Garg in his final film role, marking a major milestone in Assamese cinema.
The film's production took over three years, and after Garg's sudden demise, his wife Garima Saikia Garg took over to ensure his vision was preserved, including AI-assisted restoration to maintain his original voice.
The trailer has sparked nostalgia and tributes on social media, with audiences eagerly awaiting the film, which is seen as a final emotional chapter in Garg’s cinematic journey, with his wife expressing her emotional dedication.
The film's release has seen historic booking responses, including 162 shows in Guwahati on opening day and screenings across major multiplexes and metro cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad.
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