'Prabhas' 'Salaar' director Prashanth Neel on getting an A certificate: 'Was disappointed, not made a vulgar film'

One of the highly anticipated films this year, Prabhas starrer Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, the mega-budget Telugu action film is now out in theatres. While the Prashanth Neel directorial has got enthusiastic fans lined up outside cinema halls, the film has gained mixed reactions from audiences and critics alike.

That being said, director Prashanth Neel and the lead actors Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran recently sat down for a fun chat with director SS Rajamouli. Sharing some interesting details about the film’s story and characters, the trio had a detailed discussion in the interview shared by Hombale Films on YouTube.

Salaar director on getting an A certificate

During the chat, Prashanth Neel also opened up about getting an adult certificate. Stating that the film primarily tells the story of two childhood friends, Deva and Vardha, the director claimed that the film is a drama at its core.

“I have seen Telugu cinema for several years now and the violence in my film is pale in comparison to that. However, the idea was never to make a film that is so violent that it gets an A. But the guidelines have changed and the censor board had asked me to make certain cuts. I got so quiet when they said that because I didn’t make a vulgar film, the violence in the film was needed. I was disappointed but Prabhas told me it’s okay,” he said.

Salaar-KGF linked?

Neel also spoke about audiences comparing Salaar with KGF, thanks to the same colour palette making fans wonder if the two films are linked.

However, the director clarified that Salaar has nothing to do with KGF. “It wasn’t even a conscious choice to make them look the same. I just wanted to show the dark and gritty world they live in,” he said.

About Salaar

Talking about Salaar, directed by Prashanth Neel, the film is an action-drama film starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Apart from them, the film’s cast also involves actors like Shruti Haasan and Jagapathi Babu in prominent roles.

The film was released globally on Friday, December 22, and has already started receiving reviews from across the country. Notably, Salaar faces an epic clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki at the theatres in India, making it interesting to see which one leads the race.