The Indian film industry witnessed a thrilling box office battle on January 8th, featuring two of the biggest stars in the country: Prabhas and Shah Rukh Khan. Their respective films, “Salaar” and “Dunki,” have been making waves, and we’re here to break down their performance in terms of ticket sales and earnings.
Salaar’s Impressive Ticket Sales
Prabhas’s latest action-packed movie “Salaar” has created a buzz among moviegoers. The film has managed to sell an incredible 2,42,798 tickets across 5685 shows. This translates to an occupancy rate of 16.84%, which is quite impressive. Let’s look at the detailed figures:
Performance in National Chains
- PVR Cinemas: “Salaar” sold 20,970 tickets, earning ₹0.37 crore.
- INOX: Here, the film sold 10,612 tickets, bringing in ₹0.15 crore.
- Cinepolis: This chain saw 6,253 tickets sold, totaling ₹0.10 crore.
Overall Earnings
In all the theatres combined, “Salaar” has earned a significant amount of ₹3.04 crore.
Dunki’s Box Office Journey
On the other side, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” has also been a popular choice among audiences, though it trails behind “Salaar” in terms of ticket sales. “Dunki” sold 95,533 tickets from 4207 shows, with an occupancy rate of 9.93%. Here’s a breakdown of its performance:
Performance in National Chains
- PVR Cinemas: The film sold 18,248 tickets, earning ₹0.35 crore.
- INOX: With 10,366 tickets sold, the earnings were ₹0.19 crore.
- Cinepolis: A total of 5,517 tickets were sold, resulting in ₹0.10 crore in earnings.
Total Earnings
Across all theatres, “Dunki” has managed to earn a total of ₹1.36 crore.
The battle at the box office between Prabhas’s “Salaar” and Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” has been an exciting one. While “Salaar” leads in terms of ticket sales and occupancy rate, “Dunki” also shows a strong presence in the market. These numbers are a testament to the popularity and star power of both actors and the continuing allure of big-screen experiences in India. As both films continue their run, it will be interesting to see how they fare in the long term.
