Zubeen Garg’s last film, Roi Roi Binale, hit theaters on October 31, 2025. It has become a huge hit in just three days. Fans across Assam and India are crying and cheering. The movie shows love and pain. It honors Zubeen Garg, who died on September 19, 2025. Today, on its fourth day, it keeps breaking records.
The Story Behind the Film
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Roi Roi Binale is a musical love story. It takes place in a small town in Assam. The land is healing from old fights and terror. The main hero is a blind singer. He dreams of the sea. He wants to touch its waves. His life is full of music and struggle. He falls in love. But pain and past hurts stand in the way.
The title means “crying with pauses.” It fits the sad yet hopeful tale. Zubeen Garg wrote the story 19 years ago. He worked on it for three years before his death. The film shows artists who fight for their place in society. They ask big questions. What is art for? How does love heal old wounds? Viewers say it feels like Zubeen’s own life. He loved music and the sea. In his last words, he said, “I will play with the waves. I love the sea.”
The movie runs for 147 minutes. It mixes drama, romance, and songs. It is Assam’s first big musical in Dolby Atmos sound. Fans call it a “healing gift” from Zubeen.
Cast and Crew Highlights
Zubeen Garg stars as the blind singer. This is his final role on screen. He shines with his voice and heart. Mousumi Alifa plays the lead woman. She brings deep feelings to her part. Joy Kashyap and Achurjya Borpatra add strong support. Other actors fill the world with life.
Rajesh Bhuyan directs the film. He calls it “more than cinema.” It heals hearts. Zubeen wrote the story and screenplay with Rahul Gautam and Santanu Rowmuria. Suman Duwarah and Gyan Gautam shot the pretty scenes. Pratim Khaund edited it. Poran Borkatoky made the background score.
Zubeen produced it too. His wife, Garima Saikia Garg, helped finish it after his death. She shared his letters. They show his love for the project. The team used his real voice recordings. Only small fixes with AI were needed. This keeps Zubeen’s touch alive.
A Soundtrack That Touches the Soul
Music is the heart of Roi Roi Binale. Zubeen Garg composed all songs. He sang most of them. The tunes mix old Assamese folk with new beats. They talk of love, dreams, and pain. Fans say each song makes them cry.
The album has four main tracks. “Mur Mon” came out on October 7, 2025. Zubeen sings it with Sweety Das. It lasts 3:12 minutes. “Xopun Xopun” dropped on October 15. Zubeen pairs with Marami Sarma. It runs for 3:47. “Jun Jwoli” hit on October 29. Zubeen sings alone. It is 4:42 long. The title song, “Roi Roi Binale,” is a remake. It is 7:40 minutes. Zubeen’s voice fills it with emotion.
The trailer on YouTube got millions of views. One fan said, “These songs will echo forever.” The music revives Zubeen’s 1990s hits like Anamika and Maya. They gave hope during hard times in Assam.
Premiere Day Magic
October 31, 2025, was special. Theaters in Assam stopped all other films. No Hindi or new releases played. Even big ones like Baahubali: The Epic waited. Over 80 halls in Assam showed only this. It ran in 40 spots outside, like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Shows started at 4:35 a.m. Fans queued from 3 a.m. Some brought flowers. They showered them on screen. Two old theaters reopened. Ganesh Theatre in Jagiroad was shut for seven years. Gandhi Bhawan in Tihu, from 1944, came back too. A video of cleaning red chairs went viral. Zubeen once promised to reopen Ganesh.
Tickets sold out fast. Online booking began October 25. First day was full in Assam. Delhi and Bengaluru shows sold too. Pre-sales hit Rs 50 lakh. That is a record for Northeast films. The government helped. No tax on fun, they said. GST money goes to Zubeen’s Kalaguru Artiste Foundation. It aids artists, students, and flood victims.
Box Office Storm
Roi Roi Binale is a hit. Its budget was Rs 5 crore. In three days, it earned Rs 6.13 crore net in India. Gross was Rs 7.23 crore. Day one: Rs 1.85 crore. Day two: Rs 2 crore. Day three: Rs 2.28 crore. On day four, it held strong.
It beat three old Assamese films. Now it is the sixth highest grosser ever. Experts say it may reach Rs 50-75 crore total. Occupancy was 95% on weekend. Early shows at 4 a.m. were full. It is the first Assamese film in so many cities. Lucknow, Pune, and Goa joined.
Fans urge no piracy. A complaint was filed for online leaks. Theaters in Mumbai and Delhi missed posters. But love spread wide. In Shillong, Meghalaya, halls were packed too.
Fans’ Tears and Cheers
Audiences are in love. Many cry through the film. One man said, “Grown men wept. It is emotion, not just a movie.” IMDb rating is 9.2 from over 10,000 votes. Reviews call it a “tribute.” “Zubeen knew how to say goodbye,” one wrote. “His melodies live on.”
In theaters, special seats honor him. A photo of Zubeen sits empty. Fans sing his songs before shows. “Mayabini Raatir Bukut” became a grief anthem after his death. Chants of “Joi Zubeen Da” fill halls. His funeral spot is now a shrine.
On X, posts pour in. One user shared, “Ruk rukke rona – that’s the title. We are all crying like that.” Another: “Hope Zubeen guides our society.” A MLA asked rebels to watch it. “It pleads against violence,” he said. Fans from all groups came. No lines of class or faith. Zubeenism unites them. He helped all, stood for causes.
His wife Garima posted on Instagram. She spoke of pain and pride. “Unanswered questions hurt. But his dream lives.” Fans promise to keep his work alive.
A Lasting Legacy
Roi Roi Binale is more than a film. It marks Zubeen’s 40 years in art. He started in 1992. He made 27 Assamese movies. Hits like Mission China and Kanchanjangha came from his money. He bet on his land when others did not. Called “crazy,” he proved them wrong.
Assam shut for three days after his death. Now, his film revives pride. It shows Assam’s spirit. Post-terror healing through art. The sea motif is deep. Zubeen died on a sea trip in Singapore. At 52, waves took him. The hero touches the sea at the end. Life copied art.
The team finished it fast. As Zubeen wished. It is his promise kept. Fans say, “See it before it leaves theaters.” It pushes Assamese cinema forward. More eyes on Northeast stories.
Zubeen lives in hearts. His voice, songs, and smile stay. Roi Roi Binale is his final hug. Assam returns blind love. The world watches a small film make big waves.