Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire: surpasses expectations at the box office; emerges as the top opener of the year

Prashanth Neel's directorial venture, 'Salaar: Part One - Ceasefire,' has achieved an unprecedented feat at the box office, marking a historic opening and becoming the top-grossing opener of the year.

Published: Saturday,Dec 23, 2023 07:27 AM GMT-07:00

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In a cinematic triumph that echoes far and wide, Prashanth Neel's directorial venture, 'Salaar: Part One - Ceasefire,' has achieved an unprecedented feat at the box office, marking a historic opening and becoming the top-grossing film of the year. Starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan in pivotal roles, the mass action movie has not only captivated audiences but also shattered records on its debut day.

Amidst enormous anticipation and fervent buzz surrounding the film, 'Salaar' has outshone its contemporaries, including 'Animal,' 'Jawan,' and 'Pathaan,' in a staggering display of box office dominance. This monumental success comes as a beacon of hope for Prabhas, whose previous venture, 'Adipurush,' faced challenges at the box office.

Early estimates indicate that 'Salaar: Part One - Ceasefire' has amassed a staggering Rs 95 crore on its opening day as per Sanclik.com, redefining the benchmarks for box office glory. The film's remarkable performance is particularly noteworthy in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions, where it raked in an impressive Rs 70 crore, boasting an overall occupancy rate of 88.93 percent in Telugu territories. Karnataka and Kerala also contributed significantly to the film's triumph, with opening day collections reaching Rs 12 crore and Rs 5 crore, respectively.

'Salaar: Part One - Ceasefire' is slated to release in two parts, with the second installment titled 'Shouryaanga Parvam.' Prabhas leads the stellar cast as Deva/Salaar, with Prithviraj Sukumaran portraying Varadharaja Mannar, Jagapathi Babu as Rajamannar, and Shruti Haasan essaying the role of Aadya.

The movie's widespread appeal is further amplified by its release in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. As 'Salaar' continues its cinematic conquest, it finds itself in direct competition with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' at the box office, promising a thrilling showdown in the days to come.