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Box office in India on January 9: Prabhas’ Salaar vs Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki

The Indian box office witnessed an exciting showdown on January 9th between two of Bollywood’s biggest stars – Prabhas with ‘Salaar’ and Shah Rukh Khan with ‘Dunki’. Both films drew massive crowds, showcasing the enduring star power of these celebrated actors.

‘Salaar’ Dominates Ticket Sales:

Prabhas’ action-packed film ‘Salaar’ led the race, selling an impressive 2,32,349 tickets across 5680 shows, achieving an occupancy rate of 16.2%. The film’s performance was particularly strong in national chains such as PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, where it collectively grossed ₹0.55 crore. Overall, ‘Salaar’ raked in a total of ₹2.83 crore across all theatres, marking a successful opening.

‘Salaar’ Box Office Breakdown:

  • National Chains:
    • PVR: 20,037 tickets, ₹0.34 crore
    • INOX: 8,698 tickets, ₹0.12 crore
    • Cinepolis: 5,631 tickets, ₹0.09 crore
  • All Theatres Total: ₹2.83 crore

‘Dunki’ Puts Up a Strong Fight:

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’, though trailing behind ‘Salaar’, still put up a notable performance. The film sold 89,964 tickets from 4182 shows, with a 9.43% occupancy rate. ‘Dunki’ showed strong sales in national chains, grossing a total of ₹0.58 crore. The overall collection for ‘Dunki’ stood at ₹1.28 crore in all theatres.

‘Dunki’ Box Office Breakdown:

  • National Chains:
    • PVR: 17,251 tickets, ₹0.34 crore
    • INOX: 9,416 tickets, ₹0.16 crore
    • Cinepolis: 4,795 tickets, ₹0.08 crore
  • All Theatres Total: ₹1.28 crore

The box office battle between ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki’ highlights the competitive spirit of Indian cinema, with both films drawing significant audiences. Prabhas’ ‘Salaar’ took the lead in this contest, but Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ also demonstrated strong appeal, proving that the Indian film industry continues to thrive with diverse offerings for its audience.

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