Salar box office collection Day 1: The much-awaited action thriller Salar starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran will hit the theaters this morning, and early box office figures suggest that it could be heading for history in the opening date. According to Sacnilk estimates, the film is expected to earn a whopping ₹48 crore on its first day all over India.
Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) lead the way in revenue collection, contributing a large portion of the total revenue. Hindi-speaking markets are also performing strongly, suggesting that India has great potential for success. IMAX screens show higher demographics, reflecting a willingness to offer premiums for an enhanced audience experience.
How did Salar perform in different languages?
The film is estimated to collect ₹13.22 crore from Andhra Pradesh and ₹17.35 crore in Telangana. According to Saqnilk figures, the film has sold more than 22,000 tickets in Hindi-speaking countries.
Besides, the film has sold over 1.6 million tickets in Telugu speaking countries.
The film is estimated to collect over ₹38 crore in Telugu-speaking countries, ₹2.21 crore in Malayalam-speaking countries and over ₹5 crore in Hindi-speaking countries.
What do the filmmakers say?
On Wednesday, Vijay Kirgandur-led Homble Films announced on X-Forum (formerly Twitter) that 'Saaar: Part 1 – Truce' has sold 3.25 lakh tickets in India through advance bookings till Wednesday night.
Notably, the figures exclude most national chains such as PVR, Inox and Cinepolis. As expected, Prashanth Neel's directorial venture was a hit, especially in Telugu states, with 13.25 lakh tickets sold in Andhra Pradesh and 6 lakh tickets in Telangana.
