Dunki Advance Booking: Shah Rukh Khan’s Film Accumulates ₹1.24 Crore, Falling Short of Prabhas’ Salaar
King Khan returns to the silver screen with Dunki, directed by the acclaimed Rajkumar Hirani, but this time facing a formidable challenger: Prabhas’ action extravaganza Salaar. Will Shah Rukh Khan’s signature charm and Hirani’s heartwarming storytelling prevail against Prabhas’ high-octane thrills? This December, the box office stage is set for a showdown of legendary stars and contrasting genres.
Dunki’s Advance Booking Starts Strong: Shah Rukh Khan’s eagerly awaited Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, has kicked off its advance booking on a promising note. As per reports, the film has sold over 33,770 tickets for 2,836 shows in Hindi alone. This initial surge suggests strong audience interest, but the next few days are crucial due to the upcoming clash with Prabhas’ Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire.
Analyst Forecasts Potential: Trade analyst Sumit Kadel highlights the encouraging pre-sale performance, noting over 10,000 tickets sold at national chains and positive movement in non-national chains. Kadel predicts that sustained momentum could see Dunki compete with the top advance booking figures of 2023.
Salaar Sees Regional Traction: While Dunki currently leads in overall bookings, Prabhas’ Salaar is demonstrating robust regional interest. Over ₹1 crore has been amassed through advance bookings, with Telugu contributing the lion’s share followed by Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada. Hindi bookings for Salaar are comparatively slower, with 972 tickets sold for 67 shows and a collection of ₹2.06 lakh. Clash Looms as Advance Bookings Progress: Both Dunki and Salaar hold significant potential, fueled by star power and genre appeal. The next few days will be critical indicators of their opening day performances and the impact of their box office clash. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting battle for audience hearts and box office supremacy.
