India is currently experiencing its own Barbie v/s Oppenheimer phenomenon. Bollywood’s Badshah Shah Rukh Khan has delivered his third blockbuster of the year 2023. Meanwhile, Pan-Indian superstar Prabhas is back with a bang with his Salaar: par 1 – Ceasefire. The craze and hype for the release of these two films have been going on for months. The fans have been debating on social media and fighting for their favourite in this fight of Dunki v/s Salaar. Now, finally, the results are here as both the films have hit the big screens.
Rajkumar Hirani and Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki was released in the theatres on 21st December 2023. Meanwhile, Prashanth Neel and Prabhas’s Salaar was released today 22nd December 2023. The internet is buzzing with an open war on social media. The audience is overwhelmed with the options at the theatres this holiday season. So, let us help you decide and make it easy for you.
Dunki v/s Salaar:
1. Movie reviews:
Salaar Movie review – Prashanth Neel imagines a well-thought-out world. Incredible tempo, featuring a single, enormous build-up that takes an eternity to reach its climax explosion at each break. This is elevated above all previous epics by Neel’s cinematic vision. Excellent action set pieces paired with masterful slow-motion shots. Prabhas is a massive man with an aura of strength and attraction that is unmatched. His charismatic charm captivates the audience, and his commanding presence steals the show. Taken as a whole, it’s an impressive sight.
Dunki Movie review – With a hat-trick to end 2023, the superstar once again proves his enduring appeal. Additionally, Bollywood’s Badshah’s supporting cast—Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Anil Grover, and Vikram Kochhar—performed a remarkable job on the big screen. While it may not be as good as Hirani’s best film 3 Idiots or PK, Dunki is still entertaining and makes you feel good. Nothing completes the year like seeing SRK enthral you on the big screen once more.
2. Box office opening report:
Dunki collection: Shah Rukh Khan’s film extends to a second day in the hopes of increasing receipts following a strong first day at the box office. On its debut day, Dunki brought in over 30 crores, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The Sacnilk website states that the Day 1 collection is preliminary data at this point and that the total may vary over time. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned about 5 crores so far on its second day. By the end of the day, it’s probably going to earn 25 crores, bringing its total receipts to between Rs 55 and 60 crore.
Salaar collection: The film is anticipated to bring in ?13.22 crore from Andhra Pradesh and ?17.35 crore from Telangana. Based on data from Sacnilk, the movie has sold over 22,000 tickets in the Hindi-speaking states. It is projected that the film will bring in over ?38 crore in Telugu-speaking states, ?2.21 crore in Malayalam-speaking states, and over ?5 crore in Hindi-speaking states total.
