Prabhas starrer Salaar, directed by Prashanth Neel released in theatres on Friday, December 22. Fans flocked to theaters to see their favorite star on the big screen as the film began its first show in Hyderabad as early as one in the morning. Videos from Hyderabad have surfaced online, showing large crowds of Prabhas fans gathered at the city's renowned Sandhya Theatre, which looked like a venue for a concert. Large cutouts were erected at the venue, as evidenced by videos that went viral.

Salaar release with great fanfare 

Fans are excited about watching Prabhas's new avatar on screen. A massive crowd gathered to watch the first show at Hyderabad's famous Sandhya Theatre and fans ensured that the opening of Prabhas's latest release was nothing less than a celebration. Several videos and pictures of this massive celebration by fans went viral on social media.

Fans were seen dancing to the tunes of Prabhas's songs, carrying posters, and banners. A big cutout of the actor was also spotted at the venue to welcome the film grandly. Showing their excitement, fans were also seen throwing confetti in the air.

Helmed by KGF 2 director Prashanth Neel, Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. It also stars Tinnu Anand and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles.

The movie also marks the biggest collaboration between Prashanth Neel and Baahubali star Prabhas, who are coming together for the first time to create the mega action-packed cinematic spectacle. Prabhas plays the titular character of Salaar in the film, along with an ensemble cast of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. The movie has been produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films.

Salaar vs Dunki 

Bollywood is going to witness a big box office clash between Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki and Prabhas-starrer Salaar. Dunki was released in the theatres on December 21, while Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire is up in the cinema today.

Recently, speaking about the box office clash between the two big films, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran told ANI, "It's a holiday season and we are all film lovers, we're getting to see a Rajkumar Hirani- Shah Rukh Khan's film and a Prashanth Neel-Prabhas film we all should be celebrating. I am so excited, I am going to watch both films first day. It's a holiday season and film lovers have two great films to watch. What a fantastic sign-off for a grand 2023 it would be if both the films go on to become blockbusters which I am sure they both will. I am looking forward to it."

(With inputs from ANI)