Marking a historic achievement in its 19-day theatrical journey, Prabhas-starrer “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” has solidified its position in the prestigious ₹700 crore club at the global box office. The film, directed by the acclaimed Prashanth Neel, has propelled Prabhas into a league of his own, becoming the only South Indian star with three films in the esteemed ₹700 crore echelon.
Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan announced the monumental feat on X (formerly Twitter), expressing the film’s astounding stride as it surpassed the ₹700 crore gross mark worldwide. He lauded Prabhas as a “Global Star,” recognizing his unprecedented accomplishment in achieving this remarkable milestone.
“Breaking: Global Star Prabhas’ Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire ZOOMS past ₹700 crore gross mark at the worldwide box office. Prabhas becomes the only star from the south to HOLD three films in ₹700 crore club,” tweeted Manobala, underlining Prabhas’s stellar box office dominance.
While “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” stands as Prabhas’s highest-grossing film, amassing ₹1788.06 crore worldwide in 2017, “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” has swiftly ascended the ranks, showcasing phenomenal success comparable to the monumental Baahubali franchise.
Directed by SS Rajamouli, “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion,” a sequel and prequel to “Baahubali: The Beginning” (2015), featured an ensemble cast alongside Prabhas, including Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar, and Subbaraju, setting a new benchmark in Indian cinema.
Manobala also provided a day-wise breakdown of “Salaar’s” box office performance, detailing its impressive trajectory toward the ₹700 crore mark. The film’s consistent and formidable box office figures reflect its captivating appeal among audiences worldwide.
“Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,” an action-packed narrative helmed by Prashanth Neel, stars Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and Ramachandra Raju.
Set in the dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the film revolves around the bond between Deva (Prabhas), a tribesman, and Varadha (Prithviraj), the prince of Khansaar, unraveling a gripping tale of friendship and loyalty.
The success of “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” has already sparked anticipation for its sequel, “Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam.” Prabhas, in a recent interview, hinted at the film’s progress, heightening excitement among fans for the continuation of this riveting saga.
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