Salaar Dominates with ₹30 Crore in Advance Bookings, Surpassing Dunki’s ₹15 Crore Trail

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Salaar Dominates with ₹30 Crore in Advance Bookings, Surpassing Dunki’s ₹15 Crore Trail

Impressive Sales Showdown: Salaar Pre-sales at ₹23.5 Crore, Dunki Trails with ₹15.41 Crore in Advance Bookings

The opening of Salaar on Friday promises to be a remarkable event, with Telugu show tickets already fetching ₹23.5 crore in sales. Notably, Salaar is set to make its debut in four other languages. In the Dunki vs. Salaar face-off, Shah Rukh Khan’s third film of the year, Dunki, hit theaters on Thursday with advance bookings amounting to ₹15.41 crore. According to Sacnilk.com, 5.6 lakh tickets for 15,014 shows were sold for Dunki’s opening day. Meanwhile, another report on the portal indicates that Salaar, starring Prabhas, has already secured bookings worth ₹29.35 crore ahead of its theatrical release on Friday.

Trailer of salaar

Trailer of Dunki

As anticipation builds for the Friday releases of both Salaar and Dunki, the ticket sales paint an intriguing picture. Salaar, gearing up for its grand opening, has already achieved an impressive milestone with ₹23.5 crore in sales for Telugu shows, setting the stage for a multi-language release. On the other hand, Dunki, Shah Rukh Khan’s latest offering and his third film of the year, hit theaters on Thursday with pre-bookings totaling ₹15.41 crore. Reports from Sacnilk.com reveal that Dunki saw a robust sale of 5.6 lakh tickets for 15,014 shows on its opening day.

In the much-anticipated Dunki vs. Salaar clash, another report on the portal projects an even more substantial success for Salaar, with tickets worth ₹29.35 crore already sold in advance. The competition between the two films adds an extra layer of excitement to their theatrical releases, making it a thrilling showdown at the box office. As cinephiles await the verdict, the pre-sales figures indicate a fierce battle for the audience’s attention and box office supremacy.

Salaar advance booking

Dunki is exclusively available in Hindi, whereas Salaar is set to make a multi-lingual splash, releasing in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. According to a Sacnilk report, the Friday release of Salaar has witnessed robust ticket sales across India, with over 14 lakh tickets already sold for 10,434 shows. The Telugu version, in particular, has seen an impressive advance booking collection of ₹23.5 crore.

Breaking down the pre-sales figures, Salaar has garnered ₹2.7 crore for Hindi shows, ₹1.6 crore for Malayalam, ₹1 crore for Tamil, and ₹25 lakh for Kannada shows. With one more day remaining before the film’s official opening, these numbers reflect a strong pre-release demand, indicating a promising reception across various regions and languages.

Salaar not getting enough screens

Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan has raised concerns about the purportedly unjust distribution of screens between the two major films. In a tweet on Wednesday, he stated, “Pan India Star #Prabhas’ #Salaar unlikely to release in PVR INOX due to unfair screen sharing with #ShahRukhKhan’s #Dunki. #BoycottPVRInox.” He further highlighted that the makers have opted to withdraw the release of Salaar from multiplex chains in South Indian markets, indicating that the film will not be available in any of their properties in the region.

Adding a note of seriousness, Vijayabalan mentioned, “Hombale team is planning to take stern action against Ajay Bijli & PVR-Inox in the time to come as the decision has been made by him.” This development sheds light on the complexities and challenges in screen allocation for major releases, leading to discussions and potential repercussions within the industry.

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Dunki features a stellar cast including Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover in pivotal roles. The film centers around the theme of illegal immigration.

Salaar unfolds in the fictional city of Khansaar, narrating the story of two friends, Deva and Vardha, portrayed by Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who eventually turn into arch rivals. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film also stars Shruti Haasan.

The upcoming releases of Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki and Prabhas’ Salaar have sparked excitement among Indian audiences, pondering whether they will witness a homegrown cinematic spectacle to rival international blockbusters before the close of 2023. Filmmakers are eagerly awaiting the outcome, while film trade experts closely analyze the current trends in advance bookings and gauge the enthusiasm of theatergoers to better understand the cinematic landscape. Amidst concerns about the equitable distribution of screens, speculation is rife that these two films might inadvertently create a regional divide, with the North favoring Shah Rukh Khan and the South leaning towards the action-packed extravaganza of Prabhas.

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