This Christmas, Prashanth Neel (K.G.F: Chapter 1; K.G.F: Chapter 2) is back in a very big way with one of the year's biggest films, the gangster actioner Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, which stars the iconic Prabhas (Baahubali: The Beginning; Baahubali 2: The Conclusion) in dual roles as Salaar and Deva.
While major plot details remain under wraps, the synopsis reads, "A gang leader makes a promise to a dying friend by taking on other criminal gangs."
Since its launch over the weekend, the trailer has already amassed over 135 million views across all languages and has been trending at No. 1 for three days.
Salaar: Part 1 is actually one of two major Indian films set to open ahead of the extended Christmas holiday weekend, as it's scheduled to open in North America just a day after Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama Dunki, which stars Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. While both films are set for a box office showdown of epic proportions over the weekend, there's plenty of reason to believe both films will ultimately end up performing exceedingly well due to the vastly different subject matters. Which one comes out on top, however, remains to be seen.
In addition to Prabhas, the supporting cast features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, Ramachandra Raju, Madhu Guruswamy, John Vijay, Saptagiri, Prudhvi Raj, Jhansi, Mime Gopi, and Simrat Kaur.
Salaar: Part 1 hits theaters on December 22, and will be playing at over 800+ locations in top markets across North America. It will be available in five languages - Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam - and will feature English subtitles.
Watch the official trailer, in Hindi and Telugu, below:
From the Makers of "KGF: Chapter 1 & 2," & the visionary director Prashanth Neel, comes a film that will push the boundaries of cinematic brilliance, presenting you the official teaser of "Salaar", featuring the powerhouse talents of Prabhas, Prithviraj, Shruthi Haasan, Tinu Anand, Eshwari Rao, Jagapathi Babu, Sriya Reddy, Garuda Ram. Brace yourself for an extraordinary tale of rebellion filled with power-packed action and impactful music by Ravi Basrur. Rebel Star Prabhas shines as Salaar, Directed by Prasanth Neel, and produced by Hombale Films, this teaser offers a thrilling glimpse into the intense narrative and mind-blowing visuals that await you. Get Ready to Rebel with us and witness the most violent man on screens this Dec 22, 2023.