Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
"THE MOST VIOLENT MEN... CALLED ONE MAN... THE MOST VIOLENT"
Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire situates its action in the brutal, fictional city-state of Khansaar, where a tribesman named Devaratha "Deva" Raisaar forms an uneasy bond with Varadha, the young prince of the realm. A web of factional maneuvering erupts when ministers and kin scheme to seize power,... Read more
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About Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire situates its action in the brutal, fictional city-state of Khansaar, where a tribesman named Devaratha "Deva" Raisaar forms an uneasy bond with Varadha, the young prince of the realm. A web of factional maneuvering erupts when ministers and kin scheme to seize power, threatening the balance between loyalty and survival. Rather than a simple clash of rulers, the film follows how Deva and Varadha juggle trust, strategy, and risk as they weigh the costs of a bid for dominance. The story foregrounds a clash of social classes, ruthless politics, and a desire for stability in a city that treats strength as currency. No spoilers, just watch as alliances shift and danger tightens around Khansaar.
Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar arrives as a high profile action drama from an Indian film, with Prabhas in the lead and the project described as an original screenplay rather than a direct adaptation.
On a budget of about 34 million dollars, the film grossed around 87.23 million worldwide, signaling solid commercial performance across regional markets and confirming its status as a significant player in its genre.
Reception and themes indicate a brisk, mass appeal take on power and loyalty. The film centers on how authority corrupts and how unlikely bonds test personal loyalties as Khansaar's underworld and ruling class collide in a fight for control.
What Viewers Are Saying
Audiences are split on Salaar Part 1, with some calling it a misfire because of a weak story, colorless screenplay, pretentious direction and cringe worthy acting from the lead plus too many slow motion shots. On the other hand, fans praise Prashanth Neel and Prabhas for adrenaline filled action, sharp visuals, and pacing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Bottom line, the chatter is polarized: some want the big set pieces and spectacle, others wanted a tighter script and more grounded storytelling.
Details
- Release Date
- December 21, 2023
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- User Ratings
- 104 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Collection
- Salaar Collection
- Studio
- Hombale Films
- Budget
- $34,000,000
- Box Office
- $87,229,100
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Prabhas
Devaratha "Deva" Raisaar
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Vardharaja Mannar / Siva Mannar
Shruti Haasan
Aadya Krishnakanth
Easwari Rao
Deva's Mother
Jagapati Babu
Raja Mannar
Bobby Simha
Bhaarava
Sriya Reddy
Radha Rama Mannar
Ramachandra Raju
Rudra Raja Mannar
Mime Gopi
Bilal
Tinnu Anand
Gaikwad "Baba"
Director: Prashanth Neel