REVEALED! Here’s why Prabhas starrer Salaar makers are choosing to clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki

On Friday, actor Prabhas left everyone in surprise when he confirmed his clash with Shah Rukh Khan at the box office. Prabhas took to his Instagram and dropped a new poster of Salaar along with a new release date. It is confirmed that Prabhas starrer Salaar will clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki on December 22. But do you know the real reason why the makers of Salaar have decided to clash with Dunki?

Reason behind Salaar and Dunki’s clash

Well, according to a report in Film Information, the religious advisers have asked the makers to release Salaar on December 22. The reason behind doing so is because the date is an ‘auspicious day to release their film’. The source quote read, “Obviously, to take advantage of the four-day Christmas weekend! Also, one hears that the religious advisers to the producers of SALAAR are said to have told them that 22nd December would be an auspicious day to release their film. That’s the reason they chose to come in direct opposition of DUNKI. The release of which had been finalised and announced many months earlier.”

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Meanwhile, during the latest #AskSRK session, a fan asked about the release date of Dunki. SRK gave a sassy answer that hinted at the clash with Salaar. Shah Rukh then replied, “Dunki Fixed hi hai. Aur kya karoon Maathe pe gudwa loon!!!!”

Well, now it is confirmed that SRK and Prabhas will come face to face this time at the box office. Usually, clashes affect the business of the movies. Given the fact both of them are big-budget and highly-anticipated movies of 2023, it would be interesting to see their box office numbers. A point to consider, both of them enjoy a huge fanbase and the directors Prashanth Neel and Rajkumar Hirani have a great record at the box office.

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Coming back to Salaar poster, Prabhas looked fierce and angry as he was seen covered in blood. It seems it will be bloody entertaining. Directed by Prashanth Neel, he is teaming up with Prabhas for the first time and fans are super excited for the movie.

Also read: Dunki trailer to release soon? Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani drop a MAJOR hint