NEW DELHI: As the Christmas season ushers in cinematic showdowns, the conflict between Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ and Prabhas’ ‘Salaar’ is poised to be the last word face-off on the field workplace. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede, in an unique dialog with TOI, shared insights into the anticipated battle between these two mega releases.
Wankhede emphasised the daring transfer of ‘Salaar’ choosing a direct conflict with ‘Dunki,’ contemplating its high-profile competitors from SRK and Rajkumar Hirani’s collaboration. Despite having the chance to launch throughout Pongal in January, the makers of ‘Salaar’ selected the Christmas battleground, a transfer Wankhede described as “very courageous.”
“‘Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire’ will be a big release because it comes from the production house, which has given the astonishing ‘KGF’ franchise and speaks volumes of its production value and ambition. Written and directed by Prashant Neel and backed up by Hombale Films which believes in astrology to the extent of releasing and clashing it with ‘Dunki’ instead of coming in the second week of January during Pongal.”
I see it as a really brave act owing to its spectacular screen-sharing conflict with mighty ‘Dunki,’ which is using excessive on the tremendous profitable duo of Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani. ‘Dunki’ may have extra acceptability with exhibitors, whereas ‘Salaar’ will rating due to its priority and newfound love for South Indian motion movies,” mentioned Girish.
Further, upon analyzing the trailer of each motion pictures, he talked about the highlights that talk volumes concerning the affect that the movie may have on the viewers and the market
Looking at each the trailers and the joy proper now, I believe ‘Dunki’ may have a greater display area and higher collections as a result of this yr seemingly belongs to Shah Rukh Khan and he might rating a hattrick as he nonetheless is in nice type and form.”
‘Salaar’s trailer nonetheless carries a hangover of ‘KGF’ and with Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, It doesn’t give that further edge no matter its nice look. ‘Dunki’ is a sure-shot winner by way of the first-day assortment and it’ll by no means be lower than 40 crores,” he quoted.
In conclusion, Wankhede envisioned ‘Dunki’ as a world phenomenon, citing its allure, widespread attraction, and the compelling narrative it brings. While acknowledging ‘Salaar’ as a high-budget motion movie counting on star energy. He mentioned, “‘Dunki’ exudes charm and it has more acceptability pan India as well as worldwide and it will be a global phenomenon because of the issue it has raised in its narrative. ‘Salaar’ is more of a typical action film mounted on a heavy budget and it will purely work on its star value and action sequences. ‘Dunki’ will surely manage to be in the league of ‘Jawaan’ and ‘Pathan’, and if not bigger than both, it will surely be scoring a considerable number at the global box office. Then it will grow with great word of mouth and positive reviews.”
