What Are Sleeper Hit Movies Explained

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Sleeper hit movies are films with low budgets and minimal promotion that gain popularity through positive word-of-mouth. Unlike typical box office trends, these movies start slow, often earning in lakhs initially, but see a surge in collection weeks after release. This growth allows them to sustain a long run in cinemas. While often featuring lesser-known actors and small budgets, some big-budget films have also achieved sleeper hit status after a slow start. The recent film 'Hanu-Man' is cited as a prime example of this phenomenon.