Prabhas' "Salaar" and Shah Rukh Khan's "Dunki" Make Waves at the Box Office

Salaar vs Dunki: Box Office Clash Continues with Prabhas Nearing Baahubali Record and SRK's Dunki Nearing Rs 400 Crore Worldwide

Written by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Edited by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Last Updated: January 13, 2024

Summary: In the world of cinema, two giants Prabhas and Shah Rukh Khan are currently ruling the box office with their respective movies, Salaar and Dunki.

Let's talk about "Salaar" first. Prabhas, the Baahubali sensation, has once again proven his star power. "Salaar," directed by Prashanth Neel, witnessed a significant boost during the long New Year weekend, marking its 11th day at the box office. The movie made an impressive leap towards the Rs 400 crore mark in the domestic market. Starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, "Salaar" faced a temporary decline in collections during the weekdays but regained momentum during the lucrative New Year period.

On its 11th day, "Salaar" raked in a remarkable Rs 15.5 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. This pushed the film's total nett collection in India to Rs 360.77 crore. The Telugu version of the movie continued to dominate, contributing the lion's share of the earnings with a 48.75% occupancy. Hindi followed with 28.03%, Tamil with 20.26%, and Malayalam with 16.32% occupancy on Monday. Globally, "Salaar" has surpassed Rs 625 crore, making it the fifth-biggest Indian film of 2023. It's just Rs 25 crore away from crossing the worldwide collection of the first Baahubali film, which stands at Rs 650 crore. "Salaar" has already left behind Vijay's "Leo" and Rajinikanth's "Jailer." Prabhas expressed gratitude to his fans for supporting "Salaar" and wished everyone a Happy New Year. The movie marks Prabhas's comeback after a string of less successful films.

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Now, switching gears to Shah Rukh Khan's "Dunki." Despite mixed reviews, "Dunki" directed by Rajkumar Hirani, continues to hold its ground at the box office. Shah Rukh Khan's undeniable influence is evident as the comedy-drama recorded respectable figures even on weekdays.

On the 12th day, coinciding with New Year's, "Dunki" generated around Rs 9.25 crore nett in India. While this is lower than SRK's previous film "Jawan," it surpasses the first blockbuster of the year, "Pathaan." The film witnessed an overall occupancy of 30.80% in the Hindi market on Monday. According to Red Chillies Entertainment, the worldwide gross of "Dunki" now stands at Rs 380.60 crore. The movie, also starring Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, and Vikram Kochhar, revolves around the illegal immigration technique of "donkey flight."

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In summary, Prabhas and Shah Rukh Khan are ruling the box office with "Salaar" and "Dunki" respectively, showcasing their enduring star power and pulling audiences to the theaters. This clash of titans at the box office adds excitement to the cinematic landscape, proving that both actors continue to be crowd-pullers, each with their unique style and charisma.