Incredible Start for ‘Salaar’: Record-Breaking Advance Bookings Mark 2023’s Highest Pre-Sales
Incredible Start for ‘Salaar’ ; Prabhas-starrer ‘Salaar’ has stormed into the spotlight with an exceptional kick-off at the box office, securing the top spot for the highest advance bookings of 2023. The movie, directed by Prashanth Neel, has shattered records, surpassing Leo’s earlier pre-sales benchmark of 46.10 crores.
The buzz around ‘Salaar’ commenced with a bang as it hit the ticket windows today. With Prabhas leading the pack, the film has generated sky-high excitement among moviegoers. Prabhas’ collaboration with director Prashanth Neel has created an unprecedented frenzy, evident in the film’s remarkable achievement in advance bookings.
The action-thriller faces a stiff competition from Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ at the box office. Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial, ‘Dunki,’ premiered yesterday, intensifying the battle of the box office giants. However, ‘Salaar’ had already seized the lead in terms of advance bookings, setting the stage for a potential box office triumph.
Incredible Start for ‘Salaar’ has not only claimed the highest advance booking sales of 2023 but has also exceeded the earnings of other major films in the league. The movie raked in a staggering 49 crores gross (excluding blocked seats) on its opening day through pre-booking sales, with over 22 lakhs tickets sold in total. This impressive figure solidifies the immense anticipation and interest among the audience for the film.
In the list of the top 5 highest advance booking sales of 2023, ‘Leo’ previously held the throne with 46.10 crores gross, followed by ‘Jawan’ (41 crores gross), ‘Animal’ (34 crores gross), and ‘Pathaan’ (32.43 crores gross). ‘Salaar’ has now replaced ‘Adipurush’ (26.50 crores gross) to secure the fifth position, marking its dominance in the advance booking arena.
Aside from Prabhas, Incredible Start for ‘Salaar’ boasts an ensemble cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and Ramachandra Raju. Produced by Hombale Films, Ravi Basrur has composed the music for this action-packed extravaganza.
However, amidst the euphoria surrounding ‘Salaar,’ rumors have surfaced regarding a controversy between ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki.’ Allegedly, the makers of ‘Salaar’ decided against distributing their film to INOX and PVR chains in the South due to purported unfair practices favoring ‘Dunki’ in the Northern chains. This controversy emerged amidst the competitive environment between the two films in different regions.
The year concludes with a thunderous bang for Indian cinema, as ‘Salaar’ strides confidently into the theaters, receiving positive initial reviews. The collaboration between Prabhas and Prashanth Neel seems to have yet another successful venture under their belt. The stage is set for ‘Salaar’ to make a resounding impact at the box office.
‘Salaar’ was released worldwide on December 22, 2023, gracing IMAX and other premium formats. As the movie continues its theatrical journey, anticipation is high for its performance and reception among audiences.
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