x users claim Hombale films exaggerated salaar day 1 collection for publicity

'Salaar: Ceasfire', led by Prabhas and Prithviraj, directed by KGF fame Prashant Neel released in theatres worldwide on Dec 22 with huge expectations.

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Clashing with Shah Rukh Khan-led and Rajkumar Hirani-directed social drama 'Dunki', 'Salaar' grossed 178.7 Crore (INR) as per Hombale Films, the producers.

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The producers figures make the film the biggest opener among Indian films in 2023. However, X users are claiming that the producers have 

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exaggerated the opening day box office numbers for publicity and to show upperhand over 'Dunki'. Online news publications 

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also pointed out that makers of the Pan-Indian action thriller had given an ad in newspapers claiming that movie has grossed 180 crores.

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The ad had already been placed midnight when the official and final collections were yet to come. Independent box office collections trackers are

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reporting that the Prashant Neel-directed film has collected close to 150 crore on opening day, at least 20-25% less than producers figure.

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