Box-Office Prediction: How Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' has an edge over Prabhas' 'Salaar-Part One: Ceasefire' | Explained

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki‘ is all set to release on December 21 and Prabhas’ ‘Salaar-Part One: Ceasefire‘ a day later worldwide. The expectations are sky-high and the anticipations have sky-rocketed. But which film will have an edge over the other?

Trade analyst Girish Wankhede, while speaking to Times of India, stated, “‘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.”

He added, “I see it as a very courageous act owing to its impressive screen-sharing clash with mighty ‘Dunki,’ which is riding high on the super successful duo of Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani. ‘Dunki’ will have more acceptability with exhibitors, whereas ‘Salaar’ will score because of its precedence and newfound love for South Indian action films.”

On Dunki and Salaar’s trailers

Looking at both the trailers and the excitement right now, I think ‘Dunki’ will have a better screen space and better collections because this year seemingly belongs to Shah Rukh Khan and he may score a hattrick as he still is in great form and shape. Salaar’s trailer still carries a hangover of ‘KGF’ and with Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, It doesn’t give that extra edge irrespective of its great look. ‘Dunki’ is a sure-shot winner in terms of the first-day collection and it will not at all be less than 40 crores.

In conclusion, Wankhede envisioned ‘Dunki‘ as a global phenomenon, citing its charm, widespread appeal, and the compelling narrative it brings. While acknowledging ‘Salaar‘ as a high-budget action film relying on star power.

He said, “‘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.”