As the ultimate showdown between Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” and Prabhas’ “Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire” draws near, movie buffs are eagerly following every tidbit, waiting to see which one emerges victorious when both films hit theaters on December 22, 2023 that’s on Christmas Holidays. “Dunki” is an upcoming Indian comedy-drama film in Hindi, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and co-written by Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Jio Studios, it stars Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Dia Mirza, and Boman Irani, and centers around the concept of “Donkey Flight,” an illegal immigration technique.
In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan made a triumphant return to the silver screen after a five-year absence with his latest film, “Jawan.” This suspenseful action-packed drama not only garnered international acclaim but also raked in an impressive 630 crores at the national box office. Interestingly, the movie was strategically released on September 7th, coinciding with Janmashtami, in keeping with Shah Rukh Khan’s tradition of launching his films on special occasions.
Now, turning our attention to “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,” this highly anticipated Indian Telugu-language action thriller has been masterfully written and directed by Prashanth Neel and is produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast led by the iconic actor Prabhas, with notable names such as Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and Ramachandra Raju. The teaser trailer, unveiled on July 6, 2023, took the internet by storm, amassing more than 83 million views in just 24 hours and setting new records for Indian cinema.
“Salaar” is a neo-noir action thriller with a compelling mafia theme, marking Prabhas’ debut in Telugu cinema. The film is slated for release in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Importantly, it’s vital to clarify that “Salaar” is not a remake of Prashanth Neel’s debut film, “Ugramm,” but rather an entirely original story crafted specifically for Prabhas.
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Originally scheduled for release on April 14, 2022, the film faced postponements due to the planned release of Neel’s “K.G.F: Chapter 2” on the same date. Production delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic led to a rescheduling for the second quarter of 2023 (between April and June). Subsequently, a new release date of September 28, 2023, was announced, only to be further pushed to December 22, 2023, coinciding with the release of “Dunki.”
Despite rumors circulating about a possible 2024 delay, Shah Rukh Khan personally addressed these speculations during a press conference for “Jawan.” Both “Jawan” and “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” have generated considerable anticipation in the world of Indian cinema and are set to grace theaters on the same date, promising two exhilarating cinematic experiences for movie enthusiasts.