Epic Showdown: 'Dunki' Vs 'Salaar' Sparks USA Box Office Battle

In a monumental clash set to unfold in a few weeks, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan gears up for the social comedy "Dunki," directed by Rajkumar Hirani, while Prabhas headlines the mass entertainer "Salaar," helmed by Prashanth Neel, marking one of the biggest showdowns in Indian film history.

USA advance bookings for "Salaar" began in November, amassing an impressive $470K from pre-sales for premieres, with around 18,000 tickets sold to date. With Prabhas's mass appeal and Prashanth Neel's following, "Salaar" aims to surpass the non-Rajamouli record of $1.5 million set by "Agnyathavasi" during USA premieres.

On the other front, "Dunki" kicks off its USA bookings with a strong start, earning around $28K within the first 24 hours, selling 2000 tickets for its opening day. Noteworthy is that Hindi films typically don't have premieres. While "Salaar" is poised for a formidable USA opening, Shah Rukh Khan's status as the "King of Overseas" adds an intriguing layer to the clash. Two of the top five Indian cinema grossers in the USA belong to Shah Rukh Khan, making the clash even more riveting. Ultimately, the content will be the deciding factor, adding suspense to the much-anticipated clash.