Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki has taken an early lead over Prabhas’ Salaar in the race for advance booking collection in India. The competition seems fierce, with both films gearing up for simultaneous release on December 21 and 22, 2023.
Check out netizen’s take on advance booking collection:
Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki advance booking collection
Dunki, the much-anticipated film starring Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, has captured the audience’s attention with an iconic open-arm style. According to Sacnilk reports, Dunki has already sold 1,44,186 tickets for 6394 shows on its opening day. The projected first-day collection is $536 thousand in India, especially in the Hindi 2D format.
The international advance booking collection also witnessed Dunki’s triumph. The film crossed the $200 thousand mark in US advance bookings across 1,259 shows. However, it is trailing behind Shah Rukh Khan’s previous blockbusters, Pathaan and Jawan. Additionally, Dunki aims to surpass the million-dollar milestone in North America, giving a formidable challenge to its competition.
Prabhas’ Salaar advance booking collection
Prabhas’ Salaar has not been far behind. The film has amassed an impressive $431 thousand through advance bookings, selling over 150,000 tickets. The Telugu-speaking region dominates Salaar’s success, with a staggering 84,000 tickets sold. Moreover, it is followed by a strong showing in Malayalam and Hindi-speaking areas.
Additionally, despite facing fierce competition, Salaar has already crossed North America’s coveted $1 million mark. The battle at the box office between Dunki and Salaar is not just a domestic duel but a clash with international implications.
As the clash intensifies, the film teams actively engage with exhibitors and distributors to ensure a fair distribution of screens. Vijay Kirgandur, the producer of Salaar, emphasizes the importance of a harmonious coexistence. Stating, “We hope to get 50-50 screens in the best scenario. In such a scenario, if an occupancy of 90-100% is achieved, it’ll be a good result for both films.”
