Prabhas-starrer Salaar movie has hit the screens across the world on Friday. This is one of the highly anticipated movies of the year. The excitement surrounding the movie suggests it could set new records and make a groundbreaking opening at the box office. Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar has sparked immense enthusiasm among fans, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Salaar is projected to rake in a staggering Rs 95 crore from screenings across the country in multiple languages. It is anticipated to surpass the opening day earnings of Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki, which amassed Rs 30 crore.
Salaar’s projected earnings, expected to triple those of SRK’s recent film, highlight Prabhas’s enduring appeal, despite his last two movies facing setbacks, while Shah Rukh Khan’s past two films enjoyed significant success. This underscores Prabhas’s immense popularity and anticipation surrounding his films, surpassing recent box office performances.
The first installment of a two-part series, Salaar hit theaters worldwide on December 22, 2023. The film’s creators disclosed that approximately 30.25 lakh tickets have been sold for its screenings in India, excluding bookings from major chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. Salaar was primarily released in Telugu, with dubbed versions available in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.
The frenzy surrounding Salaar is particularly evident in the Telugu states, with 13.25 lakh tickets sold in Andhra Pradesh and over six lakh tickets in Telangana.
Salaar is an action-packed drama written and directed by Prashanth Neel, boasting a cast that includes Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, and Bobby Simha in significant roles. The film’s promising opening and the audience’s overwhelming response suggest that Salaar might not only break box office records but also set a new benchmark at the Indian cinema box-office.
