It’s been a year since Prabhas and Hombale Films unleashed Salaar: Part 1, and its legacy continues to shine brightly. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film not only set new benchmarks for action thrillers but also became a global phenomenon. With Prabhas at the helm, Salaar turned into a cinematic festival for fans across the globe, breaking records and cementing its place in history. As we eagerly await Salaar: Part 2, let’s revisit the incredible milestones this blockbuster achieved.
The Records That Made Salaar Unstoppable
Biggest Opening Day in India (2023):
Prabhas delivered a ₹92 crore opening in India, surpassing his own film Adipurush (₹89 crore), proving yet again why he’s undisputed.
Highest Worldwide Opening Day (2023):
Salaar raked in ₹178.70 crore globally on day one, overtaking Leo (₹144 crore).
4th Highest Opening Ever in India (2023):
With ₹92 crore, Salaar took the 4th spot in Indian cinema’s biggest openers, surpassing Saaho and Adipurush.
3rd Biggest Global Opener Ever (2023):
Its ₹178.70 crore worldwide debut placed it among the top 3 openers, surpassing KGF: Chapter 2.
4th 100-Crore Opener for Prabhas (2023):
Joining Baahubali 2, Adipurush, and Saaho, Salaar marked Prabhas’ fourth 100-crore worldwide opening.
Highest Advance Bookings for Day 1 (2023):
With ₹49 crore in advance bookings, it outclassed Leo and had set a new standard for fan anticipation in 2023
Trended on OTT and Television: After a ₹700 crore+ box office run, Salaar became a sensation on OTT, trending for over 300 days, and broke TV records with 30 million viewers!
Prabhas, the undisputed biggest Pan-India Superstar, has once again shown why his films are celebrated as events across the world.With the visionary Prashanth Neel at the helm and Hombale Films backing this magnum opus, Salaar proved to be a masterclass in cinematic grandeur. Together, they redefined Indian cinema, creating a legacy that fans will cherish forever. As the anticipation for Salaar: Part 2 grows, fans can’t wait to witness the next chapter of this legendary saga.
