Prabhas-starrer Salaar made a stunning debut at the box office on December 22, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan to claim the title of the biggest opener of 2023. The film, however, witnessed a decline in collections after the first three days, a trend that persisted throughout its first week.
Despite the dip, Salaar experienced a resurgence on the second Saturday, generating an impressive Rs 12.55 crore. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film has earned around Rs 14 crore on Sunday, contributing to a cumulative domestic collection of Rs 344.67 crore.
Although facing a downward trajectory, Salaar marks a notable success for Prabhas, especially in comparison to his previous film, the highly anticipated Adipurush, which struggled to reach Rs 288.15 crore nett in India amid controversies regarding visual effects and dialogues.
Similarly, his 2022 release, Radhe Shyam, garnered only Rs 104.38 crore nett during its run. Salaar is set to surpass the lifetime collection of Prabhas’ 2019 film, Saaho, which made Rs 310.60 crore. Prabhas’ most significant hit remains SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, boasting Rs 1030.42 crore nett in India and a staggering global gross of Rs 1788.06 crore.
Reflecting on the success of Salaar, Prabhas said, ”I am deeply grateful and humbled by the immense love and support given by the audience. Witnessing Salaar’s fantastic run at the box office has been nothing but an incredible reward to me and my entire team. Every single person involved in the project has put out their heart to deliver their best and we are thrilled to see the positive impact it has had on the viewers.”
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While ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay‘s Leo currently holds the title of the highest-grossing South Indian film in 2023, with a worldwide collection of Rs 612 crore, Salaar is anticipated to surpass this milestone, having already amassed Rs 550 crore globally to date.
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