"Salaar," the highly anticipated action spectacle starring Prabhas, has delivered a thunderous box office debut, raking in a staggering ₹145 crore (approximately USD 18 million) worldwide on its opening day. This phenomenal performance is fueled by both a robust domestic collection of ₹96 crore and an impressive ₹49 crore (approximately USD 6 million) gross overseas.
Overseas markets witnessed Prabhas' star power firsthand, as "Salaar" grossed ₹49 crore on its opening day, exceeding expectations. Leading the charge was the United States, where the film generated ₹28 crore, including a remarkable ₹19 crore from premiere shows. This positions "Salaar" as the third-highest opening Telugu film in the US, surpassed only by the behemoths "RRR" and "Baahubali 2." The strong Friday hold in the US, exceeding ₹7.5 crore, suggests a potentially explosive weekend gross of over ₹42 crore. Canada contributed another ₹1.5 crore to the North American tally, pushing the regional total towards a projected weekend haul of over ₹46 crore.
Middle Eastern markets also showed their love for Prabhas, contributing ₹8.7 crore, the third-highest behind "Baahubali 2" and "Saaho." Australia and the United Kingdom chipped in with respectable collections of ₹2.1 crore and ₹2.5 crore, respectively.
Here's a detailed breakdown of "Salaar"'s territorial breakdown for its opening day box office collections:
- United States: ₹28 crore
- Canada: ₹1.5 crore
- Middle East: ₹8.7 crore
- Australia: ₹2.1 crore
- Singapore: ₹0.45 crore
- Rest of Asia/Pacific: ₹1.1 crore
- United Kingdom: ₹2.5 crore
- Europe: ₹1.3 crore
With such a robust opening, "Salaar" is poised to break numerous records in the coming days. Trade analysts predict a strong weekend performance in both domestic and overseas markets, pushing the worldwide total past the coveted ₹200 crore mark. Additionally, "Salaar" has the potential to become Prabhas' highest-grossing overseas film, surpassing the current record held by "Saaho."
Prabhas' star power remains undeniable, and "Salaar" has clearly struck a chord with audiences worldwide. With its action-packed narrative, stunning visuals, and Prabhas' electrifying performance, the film is set to dominate the box office for weeks to come.