In a spectacular triumph at the box office, the Telugu pan-India film “Salaar” has set the cash registers ringing, grossing over Rs 400 crore in just four days since its release on December 22. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the mass action film features a stellar cast including Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan in lead roles, with Ravi Basrur composing the music.
The movie, which explores the narrative of friendship turning into enmity against a political backdrop, was released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Following in the footsteps of successful South Indian films like RRR and KGF 2, “Salaar” has not only captured the hearts of the regional audience but has also made a significant impact in the Hindi market.
On Christmas Day, December 25, the film continued its triumphant run, adding Rs 40 crore to its impressive box office collection. This strong performance on Christmas sets a promising tone for the movie’s trajectory, with expectations that it will continue its stellar run through the Christmas holidays and into the next week.
With an average daily contribution of Rs 100 crore, “Salaar” is poised to make a mark on the global box office, with projections hinting at a potential Rs 1000 crore gross before the New Year.
Looking ahead, the sequel to the blockbuster, titled “Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam,” is already in the works and is scheduled to commence filming next year, with a theatrical release planned for 2025.
As “Salaar” continues to dominate the box office, it reaffirms the growing influence of South Indian cinema on a national and global scale, showcasing the industry’s ability to produce compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences.