Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language epic action thriller film directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The film stars Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, along with an ensemble supporting cast that includes Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and Ramachandra Raju. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 22 December 2023.
What is the plot of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire?
The film revolves around the friendship and rivalry between Deva alias “Salaar” (Prabhas) and Vardharaja “Vardha” Mannar (Prithviraj Sukumaran), the son of Raja Mannar (Jagapathi Babu), the ruler of Khansaar, a fictional city. Vardha, along with his brother and a few trusted men, loyal to him and his father, manage to escape from Khansaar after a coup d’état by Raja Mannar’s ministers and advisors, who hire armies from Russia and Serbia to attack and kill Vardha and Raja. Vardha goes to his childhood best friend, Deva, who learns about his predicament and sets out to make him the undisputed successor of Khansaar.
What makes Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire unique?
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is the first part of a two-part series, with the second part expected to release next year. The film is also the first Telugu venture of director Prashanth Neel, who is known for his blockbuster Kannada films Ugramm (2014) and KGF: Chapter 1 (2018). The film marks the first collaboration between Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, two of the most popular and versatile actors in Indian cinema. Prabhas is reportedly portraying dual roles in this film, while Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing a negative role for the first time in his career. The film also features Shruti Haasan as Aadhya, the love interest of Deva, and Jagapathi Babu as Raja Mannar, the father of Vardha.
The film is touted to be an action-packed thriller, with high-octane sequences and stunning visuals. The film is shot in various locations across India, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Ladakh. The film also has a huge budget of ₹ 270 crore, making it one of the most expensive films ever made in India. The film has a runtime of 175 minutes and is certified as A rated by the Censor Board. The film has a wide release in multiple languages, including Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.
What is the buzz around Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire?
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire has generated a lot of hype and anticipation among the fans and the critics ever since it was announced in December 2020. The first look poster of the film, featuring Prabhas in a rugged and intense avatar, was unveiled on 2 December 2020, on the occasion of the actor’s birthday. The poster received a positive response from the audience and the media, and went viral on social media platforms. The teaser of the film was released on 28 January 2021, on the occasion of the actor’s birthday. The teaser showcased the action-packed and stylish tone of the film, and received a massive response from the viewers, breaking several records on YouTube. The teaser has crossed over 200 million views and 6 million likes on YouTube, making it the most viewed and liked teaser of any Indian film. The trailer of the film was released on 1 December 2021, at 19:19 hours, and received a thunderous response from the fans and the critics, who praised the scale, the visuals, the performances, and the music of the film. The trailer has crossed over 100 million views and 4 million likes on YouTube, making it the most viewed and liked trailer of any Indian film.
The film has also created a lot of buzz due to its star cast, its director, and its music. The film features some of the most talented and acclaimed actors in the industry, who have a huge fan following across the country and the world. The film is directed by Prashanth Neel, who is one of the most successful and sought-after directors in Indian cinema, with a track record of delivering blockbuster hits. The film has music composed by Ravi Basrur, who is known for his electrifying and soulful music, and has worked with Prashanth Neel in his previous films. The film also has cinematography by Bhuvan Gowda and editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, who are also frequent collaborators of Prashanth Neel.
How to watch Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire?
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is all set to hit the screens on 22 December 2023, and is expected to create a storm at the box office. The film is distributed by various distributors across different regions and languages, such as Excel Entertainment and AA Films in Hindi, Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram in Telugu, KRG Studios in Kannada, Dream Warrior Pictures in Tamil, and Prithviraj Productions in Malayalam. The film is also expected to have a simultaneous release on OTT platforms, such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, after a few weeks of its theatrical release. The film is a must-watch for all the fans of action, thriller, and drama genres, and for all the admirers of Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Prashanth Neel.
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