This Christmas is shaping up to be quite the cinematic showdown, with not one but two major films set to release, vying for audience attention and box office supremacy. On one side, we have Shah Rukh Khan in Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki,’ and on the other, Prabhas in Prashant Neel’s ‘Salaar.’ The battle for viewers’ hearts and box office collections is about to unfold, and only time will reveal the victor. However, what has come to light is the reason behind ‘Salaar’s Christmas release, and it’s connected to the KGF franchise.
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There’s no doubt that Prabhas’s ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Sea of Fire’ is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. The film is scheduled to be released during the Christmas holiday season. The teaser of the film provided a glimpse of Salaar’s world, packed with action and excitement. While ‘Salaar’ is generating a lot of buzz, the makers have chosen Christmas for its release for a unique reason.
KGF Connection
A source close to the production revealed, “The reason ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Sea of Fire’ is releasing during Christmas is because 5 years ago, they released KGF: Chapter 1 during Christmas weekend, and they believe that this is the perfect time to make the film enjoyable for the audience.” It’s worth noting that ‘Salaar’ is produced under the Hombale Films banner, the same production house that brought the KGF franchise to life.
Release Date and Key Cast
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‘KGF’ director Prashant Neel helms ‘Salaar,’ marking his first collaboration with Prabhas. Prashant Neel is known for his successful work with Yash in the superhit KGF series, and ‘Salaar’ is expected to carry forward this cinematic universe. ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Sea of Fire’ stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. The film is set to hit theaters on December 22, 2023. The clash of the titans between ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki’ is set to be one of the most exciting moments in cinema this Christmas.
This Christmas, audiences will have to choose between the action-packed ‘Salaar’ and the comedy-drama ‘Dunki’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan, and the battle for box office supremacy will undoubtedly be a spectacle to behold.