The cinematic landscape is witnessing the enthralling march of Prabhas’ blockbuster, Salaar, which, under the helm of director Prashanth Neel, continues its robust box office journey despite a mild slump on its second day. The fanfare around the action-packed spectacle remains undiminished as numbers roll in, signifying the film’s indomitable pursuit of the Rs 150 crore benchmark within India’s theaters.
As weekend estimates begin to materialize, Salaar is said to have garnered an impressive Rs 55 crores from its multilingual Indian audience on Saturday. This follows an extraordinary opening day that raked in Rs 90 crores, heralding Salaar’s thunderous arrival on the big screen. With a cumulative two-day total soaring to Rs 145 crores from all language segments, Sunday projections see the film effortlessly crossing the Rs 150 crore threshold in India.
Adding to this, expectations are sky-high for global tallies, with the worldwide collection presumed to eclipse Rs 230 crores by the culmination of the first weekend. These figures not only endow Salaar with a magnificent financial start but also solidify its standing as one of the year’s cinematic juggernauts.
On the subject of opening figures, Salaar has etched its name in the annals of 2023 as the movie boasting the highest footfalls on its premiere day in India. The numbers, courtesy of Sacnilk, tout an astounding 59.13 lakh moviegoers who flocked to witness the high-octane drama unfold. In comparison, the silver medal in this category was clinched by Prabhas’ own Adipurush, which attracted 55.83 lakh viewers, while Bollywood titan Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan settled for bronze with 44.36 lakhs. Vijay’s Leo trailed closely with 44.24 lakhs, and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal marked the opening day with 39.70 lakhs.
To recap the list of high achievers—
Highest Opening Day Footfalls in India (2023):
1. #Salaar: 59.13L
2. #Adipurush: 55.83L
3. #Jawan: 44.36L
4. #LEO: 44.24L
5. #Animal: 39.70L
On the heels of its debut, Salaar’s production company, Hombale Films, released a triumphant statement announcing a global gross of Rs 175 crore. These figures are not only testament to the film’s appeal but also serve as proof of Salaar’s reigning status as the biggest opening Indian film of the year. Positive critiques and buzz continuing to spread through word of mouth suggest that Salaar’s financial prowess is likely to bolster and hold strong throughout the festive Christmas season.
“Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire” showcases an explosive cast with Prabhas sharing the screen with Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. The tale weaves together the narratives of friends-turned-foes, Deva (Prabhas) and Vardharajan Mannaar (Prithviraj Sukumaran). The aftermath of their tangled destinies is poised to be untangled in the eagerly anticipated sequel, “Salaar Part 2.” It is this gripping premise, expertly conveyed by the directorial prowess of Prashanth Neel and the fuelled by Hombale Films’ production led by Vijay Kiragandur, that has fans in eager anticipation for the upcoming installment.
As the audience awaits what comes next in this high-stakes saga, Salaar continues to dominate the box office, proving that compelling storytelling combined with star-power and high-quality production can still draw crowds and shatter records in the digital age of entertainment.
