Salaar review and release highlights: Prabhas' action epic may earn ₹150 crore worldwide on day 1

#Salaar Day 1 Morning Day Tracked Data:

Telugu: 18.33 Cr [2461 shows]

Hindi: 1.95 Cr [1540 shows]

Malayalam: 80L [341 shows]

Tamil: 75L [419 shows]

Kannada: 22L [62 shows]

Total: 22.05 Cr [4823 shows]

Source: Sacnilk

Highest Opening Day Advance Booking Tickets For 2023 in India:

1. #LEO: 2.45 M

2. #Salaar: 2.24M

3. #Jawan: 1.58M

4. #Animal: 1.35M

5. #Pathaan: 1.08M

Film director Gopichandh Malineni tweeted, “#Salaar. Rebel star’s rampage. Blockbuster!!”

As per Sacnilk.com, Salaar: Cease Fire - Part 1 may earn ₹60 crore in India on its first day for all languages. They also predict that the film might collect ₹150 crore worldwide on day 1

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Sukumaran said he was left surprised by Salaar's script. "I had different notions about what the film would be. I didn't expect it to be a story of two friends, their bonding, and what happens between them. That caught me by surprise.

"What drew me in was the drama. Despite all the spectacular fight sequences and huge sets, what pulls you in 'Salaar' is the drama. That drama, regardless of how big or small the film is or in which language the film is made, it works," the 41-year-old actor told PTI in an interview.

Twitter's highest trends of the day are all about Salaar, Prabhas, ‘blockbuster’, Prashanth Neel and even Shruti Haasan. Check out Twitter reactions to her film here.

A massive crowd gathered to watch the first show at Hyderabad's famous Sandhya Theatre and fans ensured that the opening of Prabhas's latest release was nothing less than a celebration.

“Prashanth Neel creates a world which is well thought out. The politics and legacy of Khansaar is very detailed and have a mytho feel. Then we have #Prabhas who is the face of this film. He is back in action as the fans wanted and how. Demands a theatrical experience. #Salaar,” read a review on Twitter.

Fans are sharing videos on social media that show audience cheering for action scenes in the cinema halls.

Prashanth Neel's film Ugramm is trending on Twitter after Salaar's release. "Only after you watch #Ugramm, you can resonate with what Neel is trying to say. A Kickass character & movie which got released in wrong time period. This movie with same cast releasing this year would've been the Next #KGF / #Bahubali. #Srimurali as Agastya was menacing as hell," read a tweet.

Film journalist Haricharan Pudipeddi shared his reaction to Salaar. “#Salaar at interval. Terrifically set up with one mega build up that takes all the time in the world to reach its explosive peak at the interval. Neel’s cinematic vision is what makes this a bigger epic than anything else. Great action set pieces too with solid use of slow-motion shots. Wish more focus was on Prabhas’s face as well in the action scenes. Camera kept hovering mostly on his body,” he wrote.

As per Sacnilk, Salaar has become the only second movie to score double digits advance gross from Hyderabad only. First was RRR.

Joginder Tuteja wrote on Twitter, "#Salaar - THUNDEROUS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 . This is #PrashantNeel universe all the way. You know the kind of cinema he makes with #KGF franchise and #Salaar belongs to the same set up. Violence violence violence - Of course there is a lot of that so you need the stomach to digest that. There is physical as well as emotional violence in this make believe world that has been created around a parallel no-man’s land which doesn’t fall under any country’s governance.

"#Prabhas does what’s expected out of him as it’s his towering personality that has been used to create a stunning impact. #PrithvirajSukumaran is an able performer and that shows again. #ShrutiHaasan is just there though. There are ton loads of supporting actors, as has been the case with #KGF films.

“The film is loud and for the lovers of such monumental action cinema, it works. The production by #HombaleFilms is grand and that goes with a film belonging to this genre. All in all, this one is a film which would appeal to those who like #KGF kind of set up.”

“First half mind blowing.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Interval block out of the world. #Darling #Prabhas is out of this world. Oh My God that screen presence is beyond anything and everything,” read a tweet by Twitter user Rajesh R Nair.

“In #Salaar REBEL STAR Prabhas stands as a towering figure, embodying an aura of unmatched power and allure. His presence commands every scene, radiating a magnetic charisma that captivates and holds the audience spellbound. His portrayal is not just a performance; it's an embodiment of strength and mystique, leaving a lasting impression that transcends the screen💥💥💥 Eemanna vaadaava NEEELLLL,” read a review on X.

Social media influencer Amutha Bharathi looked disappointed with Salaar. He said in his tweet that film has a “decent first half followed by an below average second half”. He further said, “Prashant Neel failed to deliver the stuff after what we expected him from KGF.”

As Salaar hit theatres on Friday, Sai Dharam Tej shared a long note to talk about how far the Telugu film industry has come.

“Just finished watching #SALAAR it’s technically strong and a visual wonder. Perfect film for #Prabhas garu after #Bahubali goosebumps every time he is on screen. congratulations to the entire team of @hombalefilms #PrashanthNeel you have given us a Visual Spectacle.. MUST WATCH 🔥🔥🔥 #BlockbusterSalaar,” read a tweet by director Hemant Madhukar.

“#SalaarReview : ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 Cinema at its Best. This film is an action masterpiece to be honest. #Salaar is a solid entertainer loaded with attitude, Style, Mass action, Punch Dialogue and #Prabhas star power that will leave fans salivating for more,” read a review on Twitter.

“#Salaar spreading so much joy in theatres. So much celebration. Chala rojula nundi andaru Prabhas anna ni Ila chudali ani waiting. Cheppanu kada box office baddalaipoddi ani. Congrats and big hugs to Prabhas anna , team of #Salaar and all my darlings. #SalaarCeaseFire,” wrote actor Navin Polishetty.

“WHAT A TREMENDOUS INTERVAL BLOCK. Roars all over. The first half seems like the trailer that has been set for the real movie to now begin in the second half,” wrote Joginder Tuteja on Twitter.

A person on Twitter wrote about Salaar after catching first day first show, "#salaar is done! 1 sentence review. It’s what KGF2 wishes it was”