Udaipur:Friday has been etched in golden letters in the history of Rajasthani cinema. The much-talked-about film Saagwan, based on the life and real experiences of brave Udaipur police officer Himanshu Singh Rajawat, stunned the box office on its very first day. Upon release, the film shattered several opening-day records across cinemas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, exceeding even industry expectations.

From the very first morning shows, Housefull boards were seen across single screens and multiplexes in cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Ahmedabad. Trade analysts report that Saagwan has set new opening-day benchmarks for regional cinema. Audience enthusiasm was so intense at several locations that police assistance was required to manage the crowds.
The biggest crowd-puller was Himanshu Singh Rajawat himself. Watching a real-life uniformed officer take on criminals on screen sparked thunderous applause and whistles inside packed theatres. Many viewers remarked that after reel-life heroes like Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, Indian cinema has finally found a “Real Singham”—a hero who protects society not just on screen, but in real life too.
Saagwan goes far beyond action. Its sensitive and hard-hitting narrative, inspired by real case files from the teak (Saagwan) forests of Mewar, exposes blind faith, ritual sacrifices, and brutal murders of innocents. Several viewers were visibly emotional after the screening.
A young audience member shared, “We have never seen policing portrayed so realistically. The climax shakes you completely.”
Women viewers especially praised the film’s strong social message, calling it a clean, family-friendly film free from vulgarity.
Arriving after nearly 25 years, this 100% Rajasthani film has proved that with strong storytelling and honest performances, world-class cinema can be created without a Bollywood crew or massive budgets. Alongside Himanshu Rajawat, performances by Sayaji Shinde, Ehsaan Khan, and Milind Gunaji have also received widespread appreciation.
Even Mumbai-based critics have acknowledged that the film’s visual quality and technical finesse rival big-budget Bollywood productions. Rajasthani artists have once again proven that talent does not depend on big cities.
Following the strong opening-day response, distributors in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have already begun demanding additional shows. Without any godfather—driven purely by content and credibility—Saagwan has laid down a new roadmap for Rajasthani cinema.
Screen Count: 150+ screens across 5 states
Occupancy: 85–90% average in Rajasthan (morning & evening shows)
Response: Massive word-of-mouth publicity across Rajasthan and Gujarat
The phenomenal first-day success of Saagwan makes it clear that the film is poised to conquer many more box-office milestones in the coming weeks. It stands as a victory for audiences who have long awaited meaningful, socially driven, and clean cinema.