The movies “Salaar” by Prashanth Neel and “Dunki” by Rajkumar Hirani might have received mixed reviews, but they’re proving their mettle at the North American box office. “Salaar,” starring Prabhas, is leading the pack, raking in an impressive $7 million ($7,386,128) till now. The film seems to be maintaining a steady pace, hinting at a consistent performance. It’s anticipated that “Salaar” might reach somewhere between $8.5 million to $9 million, making it a significant success.
On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” had a slower start but has been steadily gaining momentum, reaching $5 million ($5,627,542) in box office collections. Hindi films typically enjoy longer theatrical runs in North America, so “Dunki” stands a good chance of either catching up with “Salaar” or even surpassing it eventually.
Overall, “Salaar” has been an outstanding performer, while “Dunki” has held its ground decently. However, it’s important to note that a $5 million collection for a Hindi film might not seem huge considering the large Hindi-speaking audience in this market, especially with a collaboration between Hirani and SRK.