Deool Band 2 and Laalo Outperform Alpha, Producer Claims Stars Irrelevant

The producer of the regional film Deool Band 2 has publicly stated that both Deool Band 2 and its companion film Laalo have surpassed the box‑office collections of the Hindi blockbuster Alpha. According to the producer, the combined earnings of the two films exceeded those of Alpha by a significant margin, highlighting a shift in audience preferences. The statement was made during a press briefing where the producer also criticized the industry’s overreliance on star power. \"The audience is looking for content, not just big names,\" he said. Industry analysts note that the success of Deool Band 2 and Laalo could signal a growing appetite for regional cinema and content‑driven storytelling.