Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ Release
A potential box office clash between Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated ‘Dunki’ and Prabhas’ action-packed ‘Salaar’ may be averted as reports suggest ‘Dunki’ is likely to be postponed. T
The latest developments provide insights into the reasons behind the potential postponement. It also includes the initial announcement of ‘Salaar’s release date.
Box Office Clash Looms
Shah Rukh Khan had previously announced that ‘Dunki’ would grace theaters around the Christmas or New Year period. However, ‘Salaar – Part 1: Ceasefire,’ starring Prabhas, was also scheduled for a December release, setting the stage for a major box office clash between these Bollywood and Tollywood giants. In light of this looming clash, reports indicate that ‘Dunki’ may be rescheduled to avoid a direct face-off with ‘Salaar.’
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— Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) October 12, 2023
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Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to break the news. He suggested that the movie could be postponed, allowing ‘Salaar’ to enjoy a solo record release. This information was further supported by film news page Lets Cinema, which cited delayed post-production timelines as a possible reason for the postponement, pending official confirmation.
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Official Confirmation Awaited
As buzz regarding ‘Dunki’s potential postponement continues to circulate, the film community is eagerly awaiting official confirmation from the makers. The delay is rumored to be linked to extended post-production efforts, causing concerns over the ability to meet the original December 22nd release date. However, fans and industry insiders are keeping a close watch on the situation for any official updates.
‘Salaar’ Release Date Announcement
In a recent announcement, the makers of ‘Salaar’ confirmed that the movie would hit theaters on December 22. Hombale Films, the production house behind ‘Salaar,’ shared an intriguing poster featuring Prabhas covered in blood, adding to the anticipation for the movie. ‘Salaar’ is directed by Prashant Neel and also stars Shruti Haasan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in pivotal roles. It’s worth noting that the film’s original release date of September 28 was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Shah Rukh on ‘Dunki’
At the success event of his film ‘Jawan,’ Shah Rukh Khan confirmed the release date for ‘Dunki.’ He mentioned that after starting the year with ‘Pathaan’ and releasing ‘Jawan’ on Janmashtami, he’s gearing up to release his new movie around the New Year and Christmas period. The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, also features Taapsee Pannu in the lead role.
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As the release dates of two highly anticipated films, ‘Dunki’ and ‘Salaar,’ were originally set to coincide. It appears that the clash at the box office may be avoided with the possible postponement of ‘Dunki.’ Fans and movie enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting official confirmation regarding the rescheduling.
The film industry is on the cusp of witnessing two major releases. One with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ and Prabhas’ ‘Salaar’ set to grace the big screen. They are all set to entertain audiences in the near future with their films.
