“Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,” the high-budget Telugu action film, has hit theaters worldwide. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film premiered on Friday, drawing eager fans who queued up outside cinema halls for the first-day first show.
Starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Deva and Vardha, the storyline unfolds in the fictional city of Khansaar.
The movie also features Shruti Haasan, Eshwari Rao, Jagapathi Babu, and Sriya Reddy. Scheduled for release in five languages—Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi—Salaar promises an immersive cinematic experience for audiences.
Prabhas is ending 2023 on a high with “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,” achieving significant box office success. While it initially outperformed as the biggest opener of 2023, Salaar has faced a gradual decline in collections. According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, as of 6 pm, the film has garnered a net collection of Rs 11.24 crore in India on Wednesday, reaching an impressive total domestic earnings of Rs 291.54 crore.
Globally, Salaar’s collection stands at Rs 428.9 crore. Despite an impressive start with Rs 90.7 crore in India, the film witnessed a decline to Rs 56.35 crore on Saturday. Sunday saw growth with Rs 62.05 crore, but on Monday (Christmas holiday), collections dropped by 25.38% to Rs 46.3 crore. Tuesday, a working day, witnessed a 46 percent drop, earning just Rs 24.9 crore. A further decline in collection is anticipated on Wednesday.
Box Office Earnings of Salaar
| Day | Box Office Earning in INR |
| Day 1 (Friday) | 90 crores INR |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | 60 Crores INR |
| Day 3 (Monday) | 60 Crores INR |
| Day 4 (Tuesday) | 42 Crores INR |
| Total Collection Till Now | 250 Crores INR |
Worldwide Box Office Earnings of Salaar
| Day | Worldwide Box Office Earnings in INR |
| Day 1 (Friday) | 178 Crores INR |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | 117 Crores INR |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | 100 Crores INR |
| Total Collection Till Now | 402 Crores INR |
Before Rajamouli, Indian directors were rarely positioned as more critical to a film’s success than the leading actors. In “Salaar,” Prabhas, known for his portrayal of the powerful warrior king Baahubali in Rajamouli’s groundbreaking historical romance “Baahubali,” takes on a prominent role.
Neel, in interviews, has noted that the narrative distinctions between “Ugramm” and “Salaar” were influenced by Prabhas and his co-star Prithviraj Sukumaran. Despite the presence of notable collaborators, “Salaar” remains unequivocally Neel’s creation.
Neel has evolved into a refined filmmaker since “Ugramm,” utilizing his acquired skills to delve even further into a distinctive style he has long contemplated. This evolution is evident, notwithstanding the fact that “Salaar” may be perceived as yet another adolescent fantasy revolving around a virtuous savior and an impending world-altering civil war, with “Salaar: Part 2″ on the horizon.
Salaar review:
Prashanth Neel’s film exhibits a robust first half but experiences a slight dip in pace after the interval. Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran take on the lead roles.
If you believed Sandeep Reddy Vanga delivered the most intense film of the year with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, brace yourself for Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. Writer-director Prashanth Neel unites two superstars on the silver screen, crafting a spellbinding experience that will captivate you and leave you yearning for more.
Actually, I discovered a common theme between Animal and Salaar. While the former revolves around an obsessed son willing to go to any lengths and eliminate anyone threatening his father, Salaar centers on the theme of friendship. Deva (Prabhas) is relentless against anyone who dares to harm his childhood friend Vardha (Prithviraj Sukumaran).
The narrative unfolds as the best friends transform into arch-rivals. However, a word of caution: it’s a gritty watch, quite literally. I can’t recall the last time I witnessed so much blood splattered across the screen. Therefore, if you have a low tolerance for excessive gore and blood, it’s advisable to think twice before securing your tickets.
The three-hour-long saga commences in 1985, where Deva and Vardha share an unbreakable bond, supporting each other through thick and thin. In a challenge, Deva confronts a seasoned wrestler to reclaim Vardha’s nathooni (a clan nose ring) from his stepbrother.
In a reciprocal act, Vardha saves Deva’s mother (Easwari Rao) from his father’s men, relinquishing a significant portion of his clan’s territory. On this fateful night, Deva, accompanied by his mother, departs from the village, disappearing without a trace.
Preview of the Movie “Salaar“
