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Salaar box office collection day 1 prediction: Prabhas starrer poised for a spectacular opening, likely to mint over Rs 100 cr gross

Prabhas starrer Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is seemingly poised to make a resounding start at the box office, setting the stage for a successful run in various markets across India. According to early estimates, the action drama helmed by Prashanth Neel is likely to mint over Rs 100 crore gross on its opening day.

Salaar box office collection day 1 prediction: Prabhas starrer poised for a spectacular opening, likely to mint over Rs 100 cr gross
Salaar box office collection day 1 prediction: Prabhas starrer poised for a spectacular opening, likely to mint over Rs 100 cr gross

By ETV Bharat Entertainment Team

Published : Dec 22, 2023, 10:03 AM IST

Updated : Dec 22, 2023, 11:22 AM IST

Hyderabad:Prabhas enthusiasts are reveling in the much-anticipated release of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, a cinematic venture that has sparked a euphoric atmosphere within the actor's fan base. After Adipurush debacle, Prabhas returns to the silver screen with the actioner helmed by Prashanth Neel. Early predictions from industry tracker Sacnilk indicate a thunderous start at the box office, projecting a staggering first-day collection of approximately Rs 95 crore nett in India for Salaar.

Salaar, a product of two years in making, is being hailed as one of the most eagerly awaited Indian productions. Bankrolled by Hombale Films, Salaar is seen as a significant comeback for Prabhas, especially after facing a few box office challenges in recent years. Despite limited support from national chains, the film's bookings are outstanding, having already grossed over Rs 42 crores from online bookings alone in India.

Taking into account both online and offline sales, the overall opening day revenue for Salaar is estimated to cross Rs 100 crore gross including all languages. The Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are expected to contribute significantly, with an opening in the vicinity of Rs 70 crores—a noteworthy achievement. The Hindi market is crucial for the film's overall success, and early booking trends suggest a strong start with an anticipated gross of around Rs 20 crores.

Meanwhile, Ormax India, another leading industry tracker has also predicted Salaar box office collection for day 1 around Rs 116.8 crore in India. The numbers are inclusive all five languages. Despite facing competition from Shah Rukh Khan's comedy drama Dunki and Mohanlal's Neru in Kerala, Salaar seems poised for success. The movie is deemed mass-friendly, and its projected opening day gross in Karnataka is around Rs 12 crores, followed by Rs 4+ crores in Kerala and over Rs 3 crores in Tamil Nadu.

Interestingly, this marks the second instance where a Hombale Films' production clashes with a Shah Rukh Khan film; the first being in 2018 when KGF: Chapter 1 released alongside SRK's Zero. The film hit theaters on December 22 in Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. Prabhas aside, Salaar also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, Shriti Haasana and Bobby Simha in pivotal roles.

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Last Updated : Dec 22, 2023, 11:22 AM IST

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