Salaar, the magnum opus starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, continues to rewrite the box office records as it nears the Rs 700 crore milestone. Directed by the acclaimed Prashanth Neel, the film has showcased the prowess of South Indian cinema on a global scale.
After 18 days since its grand release, the film is witnessing a slight downturn in its box office collections. On Monday, its earnings stood at Rs 2.25 crore, a noticeable dip from the Rs 6.05 crore collected on Sunday, as indicated by industry tracker Sacnilk. This trend, however, does not overshadow the film’s monumental achievements.
One of the standout accomplishments of Salaar is its position in the domestic box office. The film has amassed a net collection of Rs 395.5 crore, propelling it into the esteemed list of India’s top 10 highest-grossing films. In this ascent, Salaar has surpassed cinematic giants like James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water and Aamir Khan’s Dangal. While it inches closer to Rajinikanth’s 2.0, which stands at Rs 407 crore, the upcoming Sankranti releases pose a formidable challenge.
The global reception for Salaar has been nothing short of phenomenal. With a worldwide collection of Rs 687.51 crore, the film has even outperformed Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2, which garnered Rs 686 crore.
The competitive landscape of the box office is set to intensify with the impending Sankranti releases. Movie buffs can anticipate major releases such as Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram, Venkatesh’s Saindhav, Prashanth Varma’s HanuMan, and Ravi Teja’s Eagle.
Delving into the regional preferences, Salaar has resonated most strongly in the Telugu-speaking regions, with an occupancy rate of 16.11%. This was closely followed by the Tamil and Hindi markets, registering 16.10% and 11.89% respectively. While the film raked in a staggering Rs 308 crore in its debut week, the subsequent weeks witnessed a decline, culminating in Rs 17.4 crore in its third week, indicating a front-loaded interest.
Celebrations are in full swing for the Salaar team. A recent gathering saw the film’s cast and crew, including Prabhas, Prithviraj, director Prashanth Neel, and the founders of Hombale Films, Vijay Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, rejoicing in the film’s monumental success. The jubilant moments from this gathering were shared on social media platforms, encapsulating the essence of their blockbuster triumph.
In conclusion, Salaar not only underscores the cinematic brilliance of its creators but also exemplifies the ever-growing global appeal of South Indian cinema. As it continues its triumphant march at the box office, the film reaffirms the timeless allure of storytelling combined with stellar performances.
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