As the curtains rise on two highly anticipated Bollywood blockbusters, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ and Prabhas’ ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,’ the battle at the box office is already heating up. Advance booking numbers have started pouring in, giving us a glimpse into the initial success of these mega-budget films. The success of these films in the advance booking phase sets the stage for what promises to be an intense box office battle in the coming weeks. So check out below how each of them is doing so far in the advance booking stage.

Dunki,’ starring the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, has taken an early lead in the advance booking race. With an impressive 2,51,146 tickets sold for 9,658 shows across India, the film has raked in a substantial ₹7.36 crore before even hitting the big screen. This staggering number not only reflects the star power of Shah Rukh Khan but also the high expectations fans have for ‘Dunki.’ On the other side of the cinematic spectrum, Prabhas’ ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire’ is not far behind. The film has garnered a commendable ₹5.99 crore for its opening day, with 2,46,772 tickets sold for 4,338 shows across the country.

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Only time will tell which film will emerge victorious at the box office, but one thing is certain – fans of both Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas are in for a treat as they witness these two titans go head-to-head on the silver screen.