The upcoming Telugu action film Salaar is already setting records even before its release. The film, which stars Prabhas and Shruti Haasan, will be released in 1979 locations across North America, making it the widest release for an Indian film in the region.
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The announcement was made by Pratyangira Cinemas, one of the overseas distribution companies of Salaar. The company tweeted that the film will be released in “over 1979 screens in North America,” which is a record number for an Indian film.
A grand salute from our side to the 𝘽𝙤𝙭 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙙𝙤𝙯𝙚𝙧…. Marking the Man’s birthday year with the locations we are releasing in North America.
PRABHAS 🔥🔥🔥💥💥
1979 Locations – ALL TIME RECORD RELEASE FOR ANY INDIAN FILM. #Salaar 💥 #SalaarCeaseFire… pic.twitter.com/ynw3jZOirR
— Prathyangira Cinemas (@PrathyangiraUS) July 17, 2023
The previous record was held by the Hindi film RRR, which was released in 1900 locations across North America in 2022. Salaar is expected to surpass that record by a significant margin.
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The film’s release in North America is a major coup for the Indian film industry. It shows that Indian films are becoming increasingly popular with audiences outside of India. Salaar is also expected to be a major box office success in India, where it is slated to release on 28 September, 2023.
The film is directed by Prashanth Neel, who is known for his work on the KGF franchise. Salaar is a high-octane action film that is set in the backdrop of the underworld. The film also stars actors like Jagapathi Babu, Rama Rao Jr., and Vijay Sethupathi.
The hype for Salaar is already building, and the film is expected to be a major blockbuster. The record-breaking release in North America is a sign of things to come, and Salaar is poised to be one of the biggest Indian films of all time.
Here are some other records that Salaar has set before its release:
- The teaser of the film has received over 83 million views in 24 hours, making it the most viewed teaser for an Indian film.
- The film’s overseas rights have been sold for a record 70 crores, making it one of the most expensive Indian films in terms of overseas rights.
- The film’s soundtrack has been composed by the renowned music director, Ravi Basrur, and is already receiving rave reviews.
Salaar is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most anticipated Indian films of 2023. The film is sure to set new records and break box office barriers.
