18/10/2025
SALAAṜ: Part 1 – Ceasefire.
Release Date: 22 December 2023.
Budget: ~ ₹270 crore.
India Nett Collection: ~ ₹404.87 crore .
Worldwide Collection: ~ ₹612–₹624 crore (some sources say up to ~₹700 crore).
Verdict: Blockbuster / Commercial Success.
KANTARA: CHAPTER 1.
Release Date: 2 October 2025.
Budget: ~ ₹125 crore.
India Nett Collection: ~ ₹500+ crore (in ~14 days).
Worldwide Collection: ₹717 crore (in 14 days).
Verdict: Blockbuster / Phenomenal Run...
Conclusion:
While Salaar delivered a solid performance globally and was a major hit given its high budget,, Kantara: Chapter 1 is punching above its weight with a much smaller budget and aggressive growth. Its ₹717 crore worldwide in just 14 days makes it a formidable competitor and among the biggest recent successes in Indian cinema...