"Saalar" created a stir at the box office: Prabhas's action film had a great opening before Dunky.

New Delhi: A cinematic spectacle that has got fans excited, Prabhas’ much-awaited film “Salaar” has taken a stellar start and is all set to take the competition by storm. Latest reports reveal extraordinary advance bookings of ₹48.94 crore, indicating a possible opening collection of more than ₹49-50 crore. The film’s multi-language release in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada adds to its pan-India appeal.

Anticipation amid screen share controversy:

Despite murmurs of unequal screen share with Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki”, “Salaar” is all set to make a splash at the box office. As per the first day advance bookings reported by Sacnilk.com, “Salaar” has taken a winning start, possibly surpassing the ₹30 crore opening of “Dunki”, which hit the screens a day earlier.

Record breaking statistics:

More than 22 lakh tickets across 16,593 shows have been sold for the opening day of “Saalaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire”. The excitement is evident, with the Telugu show alone holding 17 lakh tickets worth ₹38.25 crore. Hindi and Tamil shows contributed 2 lakh tickets worth ₹5.62 crore and ₹1.9 crore respectively.

Screen controversy revealed:

Amidst the excitement, a controversy emerged when some industry insiders expressed concern over “Salaar” getting unfair screen share compared to “Dunki”. Hombale Films, producers of “Saalaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire”, have decided not to screen the film in select theatres, accusing multiplex chains of favoring “Dunki” in their productions.

“Saalar” unveiled:

Directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel, “Saalar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” offers a gripping story based in the fictional town of Khansar. Starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan, the film is based on the story of two friends played by Prabhas and Sukumaran, focusing on their complex bond.

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s surprising revelation:

In an interview, Prithviraj Sukumaran shares his unexpected discovery about “Salaar”, highlighting the film’s compelling drama that transcends language and scale. Despite its grandeur, the film’s captivating narrative promises to be its standout feature.

As “Salaar” is set to hit the screens, it stands as a testament to Prabhas’ undeniable charm and the anticipation surrounding this cinematic extravaganza.