The movie Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire has been a big hit at the theatres since it came out on December 22. The story follows Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran as childhood friends, and it has become popular among audiences in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.
On the first day in India, the box office collection of Salaar Part 1 was ₹95 Crores, because a lot of people bought tickets in advance. Even before it came out, the movie had earned almost ₹60 Crores across India, showing that people were excited about it. In Telugu alone, it made ₹3.5 Crores in advance sales. The Hindi version also saw a big 189% increase in bookings, showing that people in North India were also interested.
The Hindi dubbed version of the film added another Rs 2.15 crore to its kitty, thus taking its overall collection to an estimated Rs 397.80 crore, reports Sacnilk.com. The Prashanth Neel directorial managed to achieve this in just 19 days of its release at the domestic box office.
worldwide box office collection of Salaar Part 1
Salaar worldwide box office collection day 19: Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan-starrer reach a new milestone, enter ₹700 crore club.
Not only did it do well in India, but Salaar is also going to be released in a Spanish version in Latin America on March 7, 2024. Prabhas, the lead actor, is thankful for the love and support from the audience. The success of Salaar shows that Prabhas is a big star, and it also highlights the teamwork that went into making a movie that connects with people from different regions and languages.
The film’s initial story was pitched from Neel’s debut film Ugramm (2014) and is the maiden part of a two-part film. It was officially announced in December 2020 under the title Salaar, however, in July 2023, the official title was announced as Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. Principal photography commenced in January 2021, and occurred sporadically in several legs over nearly three years, before wrapping in late 2023.
Filming locations included Telangana, Italy and Budapest. Production difficulties, ranging from the pandemic, reshoots and VFX delays, postponed Salaar‘s release date several times. The film has music composed by Ravi Basrur, cinematography handled by Bhuvan Gowda and editing by Ujwal Kulkarni.
Plot of Salaar Part 1
Salaar tells a story that spans different periods, mixing historical details with modern conflicts. In 1985, Deva(Prabhas) and Vardha Mannar (Prithviraj Sukumaran) shared a deep friendship in Khansaar, ruled by Vardha’s father, Raja Mannar. Things take a dramatic turn when Deva’s life is spared in exchange for Vardha’s land, and Deva promises to return when summoned by Vardha in case of emeregency.
Jump to 2017, where the story introduces Aadhya(Shruti Hasan), the daughter of a wealthy businessman named Krishnakanth. A series of events unfold as Aadhya’s life becomes connected with Deva’s, revealing a complex web of conspiracies, abductions, and a mysterious link to Khansaar’s troubled past.
The historical part of Khansaar dates back to 1127, with dacoits from Mannar, Shouryaanga, and Ghaniyaar tribes consolidating their influence. The story covers key moments, including the independence era in 1947, the autonomy pact signed by Siva Mannar, and the power struggle after he died in 1985. Raja Mannar’s ruthless rise to power, the massacre of the Shouryaanga tribe, and the intricate relationships among the ruling factions set the stage for a complex tale.
Waiting for OTT Release
People can expect a thrilling journey into the world of Khansar. The movie is expected to be officially released on OTT platforms around January 12.
Overall, Salaar is a great hit of the year end 2023, and it will still attract lot of audience once it will be released on OTT platform, soon the date and the name of the platform will be announced, and people will once again watch this epic movie in their homes.