Prabhas' Salaar Roars in US Opening, Dunki Seeks its Footing

[{"selector":"#anim-4efa6ec9-eca9-4872-9df9-3f7755e99d4b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9509a8a7-aa45-4a55-85c9-be992af165a8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Clash of 'Dunki' and 'Salaar Cease Fire' in the US market is potentially affecting the box office performance of both movies. Pic via Hombale Films

[{"selector":"#anim-f4168b08-1c9a-4fc7-9a74-af613923e690 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-056778ba-9d3d-4c93-b1ef-5263dab6f4ad","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Dunki, Shah Rukh Khan's latest film, sees a slower start compared to his previous hits Jawan and Pathaan, grossing a $3.8 million THU-SUN 4-day opening weekend. Pic via Red Chillies Entertainment

[{"selector":"#anim-93071967-d951-4b5c-822c-4491ca8ac7d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0351882c-1acf-4caf-a43e-21377fc42ee4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In contrast, Prabhas and Prashant Neel's collab 'Salaar' grossed $3.8 million on its opening day alone, including Thursday previews. Pic via Hombale Films

[{"selector":"#anim-d545304b-61de-4428-b7b1-6f2773bec130 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-be4e4bf0-cc13-474a-b0e8-0cadf00e3898","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] 'Dunki' has picked up pace over 'Salaar', with both films coming close in box office numbers on Saturday and 'Dunki' ($857k) surpassing 'Salaar' ($620k) on Sunday. Pic via Red Chillies Entertainment

[{"selector":"#anim-29832c27-4ff3-4a27-8218-d9e5c65fa1e8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d378987e-8346-45b7-b0ed-516d9abdced4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The decision to release both films simultaneously may have divided the audience that could have contributed to historical debuts for Indian films in the US. Pic via Red Chillies Entertainment Learn more