Shruti Suman
Since its global release on December 22, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire has been a formidable presence, highlighting the directorial skill of Prashanth Neel and the star power of Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The high-budget entertainer swiftly amassed an impressive worldwide collection of Rs 650 crore, captivating audiences in five languages. However, the film faced a notable drop in collections on January 2, marking its first significant decline at the box office. Despite this setback, Salaar has sustained its momentum and is expected to continue its theatrical run until Pongal/Sankranti, benefiting from the absence of major competing releases in various languages.
Salaar’s Box Office Collection Figures:
With an early estimated collection of Rs 7.50 crore on January 2, the cumulative earnings for Salaar over the 12 days stand at an impressive Rs 369.42 crore in India alone. The Telugu version maintained a 20.15% occupancy, indicating sustained viewer interest. Salaar, led by Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, features a talented ensemble cast, including Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Mime Gopi, and Sriya Reddy, delivering impactful performances that contributed to the film’s success.
While Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire continues to captivate audiences, the buzz around its sequel, Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryanga Parvam, is building anticipation. Fans eagerly await further details about the shooting and narrative arc of this much-anticipated continuation.
Salaar has set another remarkable record at the domestic Box Office on Monday, surpassing Jailer and Leo to become the fifth highest-grossing film of the year in India. The actor Rajinikanth starrer collected amount of Rs 348 crore in its lifetime run at the domestic ticket window. Salaar, in 11 days, has exceeded this figure, reaching Rs 361.62 crore nett after its Monday collection, according to a report on the trade website sacnilk. It marks the actor’s biggest film in a long time, following the tremendous success of Baahubali 2 in 2017.
Produced by Hombale Films with an astounding budget of Rs 400 crore, Salaar has showcased grandeur, solidifying its position as a cinematic spectacle. The film continues to make waves in the box office, blending action-packed storytelling, stellar performances, and a compelling narrative, securing its status as a monumental success in contemporary cinema.
Prateeksha Thakur
