‘Dunki Vs Salaar Box Office Collection India: Shah Rukh Khan-Starrer Crosses Rs 150 Cr Mark; Prabhas’ Action Film Nears Rs 300 Cr’
‘Dunki’ and ‘Salaar’ were highly anticipated releases of 2023, and their clash at the box office during Christmas has created quite a buzz. Despite being in different genres, both movies have garnered a fantastic response from the audience. ‘Dunki’ stars the legendary Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, while ‘Salaar’ features the popular action star Prabhas. After a successful week at the box office, both films experienced a slight dip in numbers.
According to early estimates from the website Sacnilk, ‘Dunki’ collected approximately Rs 9.75 crore on day 7, bringing its total box office collection to around Rs 151.26 crore. On the other hand, ‘Salaar’ amassed roughly Rs 17 crore on day 6, pushing its total box office collection to approximately Rs 297.40 crore.
In an interview with ETimes, director Prashanth Neel shared his thoughts on ‘Salaar’ going up against ‘Dunki’ at the box office. He acknowledged that clashes are not ideal, whether with a newcomer or a big star like Shah Rukh Khan. However, logistical constraints made it necessary for ‘Salaar’ to release alongside ‘Dunki.’ Prashanth Neel mentioned that while he admires Rajkumar Hirani and looks forward to watching ‘Dunki,’ the biggest concern for any filmmaker is whether the audience will enjoy their movie or not.
Now let’s dive into the details of each film. ‘Dunki’ not only showcases the brilliance of Shah Rukh Khan but also features stellar performances from Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover. The movie, presented by JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films, and produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan, revolves around a group of friends who find themselves in a precarious situation after attempting to use a backdoor process to migrate to another country.
As for ‘Salaar,’ it stars Prabhas alongside Shruthi Haasan, Tinu Anand, Eshwari Rao, Jagapathi Babu, Sriya Reddy, and Garuda Ram. The film, set to release in two parts, has been highly anticipated by fans of Prabhas and promises to be an action-packed extravaganza.
Both ‘Dunki’ and ‘Salaar’ have proven to be crowd pleasers, attracting audiences with their unique storylines and star-studded casts. Despite the clash at the box office, it is evident that fans of Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas have shown immense support for their respective films.
In conclusion, ‘Dunki’ has surpassed the Rs 150 crore mark at the box office, while ‘Salaar’ is nearing the Rs 300 crore milestone. Despite the dip in numbers observed recently, both movies continue to entertain audiences across India. The clash between these two highly anticipated releases has undoubtedly been an exciting event for cinema lovers, and their box office collections solidify their success.
