Early Booking Figures Show Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' Ahead of Prabhas's 'Salaar'
- Posted on December 19, 2023
- Entertainment
- By Arijit Dutta
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The clash between Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' and Prabhas's 'Salaar' intensifies as their advance bookings surge. 'Dunki' leads in earnings, collecting nearly Rs 1 crore more than 'Salaar.' Both films, packed with star-studded casts, are set to hit theaters in December 2023.
In
the highly anticipated clash of box office giants, Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' and Prabhas's 'Salaar' are gearing up for release, igniting fervor among eager
fans. Both films, slated for release in December 2023, have triggered a frenzy
in advance bookings, offering an early glimpse into their potential success.
The
countdown to their release dates, set for December 21st and 22nd respectively,
has brought forth intense competition in the realm of advance ticket sales.
Early reports, as per Sacnilk, shed light on the substantial earnings generated
through these advance bookings, setting the stage for an intriguing showdown
between the two films.
'Salaar'
has managed to secure an impressive 2,21,344 tickets in pre-booking,
accumulating a substantial revenue of Rs 5.45 crore for its premiere. On the
other hand, 'Dunki' surged ahead, boasting a remarkable sale of 2,29,496
tickets, amassing a noteworthy Rs 6.77 crore from these advance bookings.
'Dunki,' a star-studded spectacle featuring Shah Rukh Khan alongside talents like Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, and Vicky Kaushal, has been generating substantial buzz. Co-produced by Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films, this movie, helmed by Rajkumar Hirani, promises an enthralling cinematic experience upon its release.
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In
contrast, 'Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire,' produced by Hombale Films and directed by
Prashant Neel, features a powerhouse cast including Prabhas, Shruti Haasan,
Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Jagapathi Babu. With its release scheduled for
December 22nd, it stands as a formidable rival to 'Dunki,' setting the stage
for a captivating clash at the box office.
As the curtain inches closer to rising on these cinematic spectacles, the latest updates on earnings reveal 'Dunki' surging ahead, outperforming 'Salaar' by nearly Rs 1 crore in the pre-release phase. The clash between these cinematic giants, representing Bollywood and South Indian cinema, is poised to intensify as the release dates draw nearer, promising an exhilarating showdown at the box office.