Prabhas returned to the big screen with Salaar, a film directed by Prashanth Neel, which hit theatres on December 22. The movie, released in five languages: Hindi, Telugu, English, Tamil, and Kannada, Salaar box office made an impressive debut by earning Rs 95 crores domestically on its opening day in India. According to industry tracker source Sacnilk, the film achieved an 88% occupancy in Telugu on the first day. The early estimates from the film’s producers suggest that Salaar has made Rs 175 crore worldwide gross.
Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire, a mass action Kannada origin film, received positive responses from fans. Starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan in lead roles, directed by Prashanth Neel. The film, which saw Prabhas making a strong comeback, Salaar box office garnered more than Rs 90 crore in advance sales, surpassing expectations on its release day.
Experts predicted that Salaar box office would outperform Shah Rukh Khan‘s Dunki on day 1. The film is now suspected to have exceeded expectations by making more than Rs 95 crore in India and over Rs 175 crore worldwide on its opening day. Salaar is reported to have achieved the biggest-ever opening in India and abroad in 2023.
After the box office disappointment of Prabhas’s previous film, Adipurush, Salaar box office collection has helped the actor regain his position in the industry.
Salaar Box Office: About The Movie
Based on the Kannada movies Ugramm and KG, the film tells a story of friendship turning into enmity due to political circumstances. Prabhas plays Deva, while Prithviraj portrays Varadharah Mannar. The movie is said to have made Rs 175 crore at the global box office on day 1, with expectations of further growth over the weekend, given its high occupancy rate of over 95%.
In addition to the main leads, Salaar features Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, and Sriya Reddy in prominent roles, with music composed by Ravi Basrur. The film clashed at the box office with the Hindi film Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan, and emerged victorious in the competition.
