In 2023, the Indian film industry is witnessing a prosperous year, and the excitement is steadily building. Recent reports circulating on social media have stirred up even more enthusiasm by suggesting that Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming movie, ‘Dunki,’ might potentially coincide with the release of Prabhas’s ‘Salaar’ during Christmas 2023.
What’s Happening After the successes of ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan,’ Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as King Khan, is gearing up for another big-screen venture with ‘Dunki.’ Notably, this marks his first collaboration with the renowned director Rajkumar Hirani.
However, the internet went into a frenzy when reports emerged about ‘Dunki’ potentially releasing at the same time as ‘Salaar,’ another highly anticipated film starring the famous ‘Bahubali’ actor, Prabhas. The idea of these two movies having a release clash came as a surprise to many.
Recent box office disappointments have left Prabhas in search of a hit, but competing with SRK’s current box office dominance adds a new layer of complexity.
Why a Clash Might Be Unlikely Several reasons suggest that these reports of a clash might not materialize:
- Both projects would want to avoid a major clash that could harm their box office prospects, especially during the lucrative Christmas season.
- Both films are expected to generate massive worldwide earnings, making a clash a risky move.
- Prabhas has not seen significant success since ‘Bahubali 2,’ despite starring in big-budget projects. Competing with SRK, who already has two 1000-crore blockbusters in a single year, might not be on his agenda.