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Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan is gearing up for its release on September 7. But the upcoming month will witness a tsunami after the Atlee film since Prabhas’ Prashanth Neel film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is ready to release on September 29. While both the films have kept the fans on their toes, they have already begun the box office battle with both the films open for advance bookings in the US.
While Advance booking for Shah Rukh Khan’s film commenced a month before its release, Prabhas’ film opened at the ticket window with more than 30+ days remaining until the release. However, the ticket sales for both films have surprised everyone.
Jawan vs Salaar: Advance Booking Numbers
The latest reports suggest that Prabhas has beaten Shah Rukh Khan by a huge margin. With just two days of advance booking in the US, Salaar has already sold tickets worth $232K, while Jawan has sold tickets worth $183K. However, some claimed that the average ticket pricing for both films has a huge difference as well.
While Salaar’s average ticket price is around $28, Jawan has a nominal pricing of $15. Still none can overlook the fact that with almost 15+ days of ticket booking, Jawan has managed to sell around 11.8K tickets while Prabhas’ Salaar seems to destroy the numbers already with a humongous 8.6K tickets selling in just two days.
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Jawan vs Salaar: Screen Count and Locations
Jawan is releasing in the US on around 1700+ shows, while Salaar has, till date, managed to gain 643 shows. Even tallying the number of places the films are releasing, Shah Rukh Khan seems to have an edge over Prabhas as the Atlee film is releasing in 407 locations while the Prashanth Neel film has settled with 222 locations in the US.
However, this does not mean that Jawan has a clear advantage over Salaar in terms of occupancy and footfalls. According to some trade experts, Salaar has a higher demand and craze among the US audience, especially the South Indian diaspora, who are eagerly waiting to see Prabhas in action after his blockbuster Baahubali series. On the other hand, Jawan has to face some challenges such as the negative reviews of Shah Rukh Khan’s previous films, the lack of familiarity of Atlee’s style among the Hindi audience, and the competition from other Bollywood releases like Pathaan and Tiger 3.
What are Jawan and Salaar about?
Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film after a hiatus of four years. It is directed by Atlee, who is known for his blockbuster Tamil films like Theri, Mersal, and Bigil. Jawan is said to be a spy thriller, where Shah Rukh Khan plays a double role of a RAW agent and a gangster. The film also stars Nayanthara, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover, and Rana Daggubati in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Lyca Productions.
Salaar is Prabhas’ next big project after the success of Baahubali and Saaho. It is directed by Prashanth Neel, who is known for his blockbuster Kannada film KGF. Salaar is said to be an action saga, where Prabhas plays a violent character with a dark past. The film also stars Shruti Haasan as the female lead, along with Madhu Guruswamy, Jagapathi Babu, Rao Ramesh, and Vennela Kishore in supporting roles. The film is produced by Hombale Films.
How are Jawan and Salaar performing in advance booking race in US?
According to a report by Jagran English, Jawan and Salaar are both expected to release in over 300 screens each in the US. However, Salaar seems to have a higher demand among the audience, as it has already sold over 10,000 tickets in advance booking, while Jawan has sold only around 5,000 tickets so far. The report also states that Salaar has been priced at $25 per ticket, while Jawan has been priced at $20 per ticket.
The reason behind Salaar’s higher popularity could be attributed to Prabhas’ massive fan base in the US, especially among the Telugu-speaking audience. Prabhas’ previous films like Baahubali and Saaho have done exceptionally well in the US market, breaking several records. Moreover, Prashanth Neel’s KGF was also a huge hit in the US, earning over $700,000 in its opening weekend. Therefore, the combination of Prabhas and Prashanth Neel has created a lot of buzz and excitement among the US audience.
On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan is also expected to do well in the US market, as he has a loyal fan following across the globe. However, his last few films like Zero and Jab Harry Met Sejal have not performed well at the box office, which may have affected his popularity among the US audience. Moreover, Atlee’s films are mostly targeted towards the Tamil-speaking audience, which may limit the appeal of Jawan to a wider audience. Therefore, Jawan may face a tough competition from Salaar in the US market.
Jawan vs Salaar: Cast and Crew
Both films boast of an impressive star cast and crew, who have proven their mettle in their respective industries. Here is a table that compares the cast and crew of both films:
| Jawan | Salaar |
| Shah Rukh Khan | Prabhas |
| Nayanthara | Shruti Haasan |
| Vijay Sethupathi | Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Deepika Padukone | Jagapathi Babu |
| Priyamani | Easwari Rao |
| Sanya Malhotra | Sriya Reddy |
| Sunil Grover | Tinnu Anand |
| Yogi Babu | Ramachandra Raju |
| Atlee (Director) | Prashanth Neel (Director) |
| Anirudh Ravichander (Music) | Ravi Basrur (Music) |
| G. K. Vishnu (Cinematography) | Bhuvan Gowda (Cinematography) |
| Ruben (Editing) | Ujwal Kulkarni (Editing) |
Jawan vs Salaar: Box Office Prediction
Both films are expected to have a massive opening at the box office, given their star power and fan following. However, it is difficult to predict which film will emerge as the winner in the long run, as both films have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some of the factors that could affect their box office performance are:
- The word-of-mouth and reviews from the audience and critics
- The competition from other releases in the same week or month
- The impact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions on theatres
- The availability and accessibility of OTT platforms for streaming or downloading
- The piracy issues and leaks online
According to some trade analysts, both films have the potential to cross ₹300 crore mark at the worldwide box office, but it will depend on how they fare in their respective markets. While Salaar has an advantage in the South Indian market, especially in Telugu and Kannada states, Jawan has an edge in the North Indian market, especially in Hindi belt. Both films are also expected to perform well in the overseas market, especially in the US, UAE, and Australia.
What are the expectations from Jawan and Salaar in India?
While both Jawan and Salaar are facing a clash in the US market, they may not face much of a problem in India, as they cater to different regional markets. Jawan is expected to dominate the Hindi-speaking market, as Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan base in North India. Moreover, Jawan will also release in Tamil and Telugu languages, which will help it capture some share of the South Indian market.
Salaar is expected to dominate the Telugu-speaking market, as Prabhas is one of the biggest stars in Tollywood. Moreover, Salaar will also release in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages, which will help it reach out to a wider audience across India.
Both Jawan and Salaar are expected to create new records at the Indian box office, as they have high production values, star power, and action-packed content. However, they may also face some challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the occupancy restrictions imposed by various state governments.
According to some trade analysts, both films have the potential to cross ₹300 crore mark at the worldwide box office, but it will depend on how they fare in their respective markets. While Salaar has an advantage in the South Indian market, especially in Telugu and Kannada states, Jawan has an edge in the North Indian market, especially in Hindi belt. Both films are also expected to perform well in the overseas market, especially in the US, UAE, and Australia.
Conclusion
Jawan and Salaar are two of the most awaited films of 2023, and both have their own merits and demerits. While Salaar has taken a lead in the advance booking race in the US, Jawan has created more buzz on social media platforms. Both films have a huge fan base and a talented team behind them. It will be interesting to see which film will emerge as the ultimate winner at the box office and in the hearts of the audience.
The buzz for Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire definitely seems way more than Atlee‘s SRK starrer. However, Shah Rukh Khan will indeed buck up and rule the Box Office with giant numbers just like he did with Pathaan. Indian Cinema, for sure, is gearing up for a blockbuster month in a few weeks!
We hope this blog post has helped you to get all the information about Jawan Vs Salaar: Advance Booking Race in US. We are eagerly waiting for both these films to release and entertain us with their thrilling action sequences and performances. For more updates on Jawan, Salaar and other films, stay tuned with us.
