The Indian box office on December 31st witnessed a colossal showdown between Prabhas’s ‘Salaar’ and Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’. Both films drew massive audiences, demonstrating the star power of their leading actors.
‘Salaar’ Dominates Ticket Sales
‘Salaar’ demonstrated its box office prowess by selling an astounding 5,57,077 tickets across 7,901 shows, achieving 26.43% occupancy. This impressive performance was reflected in the earnings from national chains, with PVR leading at ₹2.34 crore from 89,028 tickets, followed by INOX and Cinepolis, which contributed ₹1.57 crore and ₹1.47 crore respectively. In total, ‘Salaar’ amassed ₹11.07 crore across all theatres.
‘Dunki’ Shows Strong Performance
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’, while trailing slightly, still put up a strong fight. It sold 4,14,167 tickets from 5,744 shows, marking a higher occupancy rate of 29.08%. National chain revenues were led by PVR with ₹3.45 crore from 98,098 tickets, INOX with ₹2.45 crore, and Cinepolis with ₹1.51 crore. The total collection for ‘Dunki’ stood at ₹10.59 crore across all tracked cinemas.
A Tight Race at the Box Office
This tight race at the box office underlines the appeal and draw of major Indian cinema stars and their ability to attract audiences, even on a competitive date like December 31st. Both ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki’ have showcased their respective strengths, with ‘Salaar’ leading in ticket sales and ‘Dunki’ showing a slightly higher occupancy rate.
The performance of these films not only highlights the success of their leading stars but also signifies the robust health of the Indian film industry, capable of pulling in large crowds and generating significant revenue, even amidst stiff competition.
