This film turned theatres into temples, prasad was distributed, people took off shoes, slippers outside cinema hall, it made 2000% profit

This film released in 1975 turned theatres into temples. People travelled long routes to watch this film in cinema halls. This film neither had any hero or villain. Can you guess this film?

The 1970s saw the domination of Sholay which stayed in theatres for months. However, people tend to forget that this superhit film gave a tough fight to Sholay. In the same year, another film was released which caused havoc in theatres and even at the box office. It was neither action, thriller, or suspense. This film neither had romance nor even comedy. You might come across how this film challenged Sholay at the box office. Can you guess which film are we talking about?

This film turned theatres into temples…

This religious film is none other than, Jai Sanotshi Maa and it made a staggering 2000% profit from its budget. It is believed that people came to watch this film in theatres from a long distance. It is also said that theatres turned into temples, and even prasads were distributed at the end of the film.

About Jai Santoshi Maa

Jai Santoshi Maa is a religious film that revolves around the story of Goddess Santoshi Mata and her followers. The film was directed by Vijay Sharma. The film had a huge impact on the audience and made a huge collection at the box office. The film was welcomed by the audience so much so that they found an emotional attachment with the films. Back in those days, people came to watch this film in bullock carts from other villages to watch the film, The storyline of the film had impressed the people that many turned theatres into temples.

People gave money as offering to Santoshi Maa

Another interesting thing about this film was that people used to take off their slippers outside the theatre to watch the film. They even went to the extent of offering garlands to Mata Santoshi ji on the screen and offered coins to her. Once the film came to an end, people were offered prasads just like when puja came to an end.

Jai Santoshi Maa's box office collection is…

Jai Santoshi Maa neither had a hero nor a villain. This film went on to shatter records even of today’s films like RRR, and Jawan. During the 70’s era, this film became the biggest hit of Hindi cinema. The film was made with a mere budget of Rs 25 lakhs and went on to make a business of Rs 5 crore. The film made a huge profit of 2000% on the other hand, Sholay was made with an investment of Rs 3 crore and it earned Rs 15 crore which comes to nearly 400% profit.