Social media war brews between Saalar and Dunki ahead of box office clash

With the release of two highly anticipated films, Dunki on December 21 and Saalar on December 22, a new battleground has surfaced—not on the silver screen but across social media platforms.

The fierce rivalry between these movies has ignited fans, followers, and enthusiasts, leading to an engaging social media war, intensifying the countdown to their releases.
 

The clash: Saalar vs Dunki

Saalar, starring the esteemed Prabhas, has generated considerable excitement since its announcement. Helmed by Prashanth Neel of KGF fame, the film promises an adrenaline-pumping action thriller, presenting Prabhas in an unprecedented role. The actor's extensive fan base has taken to social media to amplify the movie's anticipation.
 

Even before its premiere, speculations about a cameo appearance by KGF star Yash have heightened the buzz around Saalar, prompting fans to ponder if it shares the same cinematic universe as KGF.

On the opposite end is Dunki, an upcoming Hindi-language comedy-drama centered on the illegal immigration technique known as "donkey flights." Directed and edited by Rajkumar Hirani and featuring Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan, the film has garnered its own set of expectations and excitement since its announcement.

One of the most awaited movies, fans are eagerly counting down the hours until its release to hit the theaters.

However, the anticipation built over the past few years seems to dwindle as fans observe that the advance bookings aren't as impressive compared to SRK's 2023 movies - Pathaan and Jawan.
 

The social media battlefield

1. The advance booking numbers

The advance bookings of tickets on platforms like BookMyShow paint a picture of the excitement among fans for both films.

As of December 20, 12 PM IST (Indian Standard Time):

Dunki, scheduled for release on December 21, has registered 8.23K ticket bookings.
Saalar, set to release on December 22, has garnered 29.78K ticket bookings.

Additionally, on BookMyShow, under the movie interest section:

Dunki has piqued the interest of 356.7K people.

Saalar boasts an impressive 1.7 million.

2. Social media reactions

Social media platforms have seen a mix of reactions toward the impending releases, ranging from memes to fervent fandom.

The lingering question: who will emerge victorious in this social media clash? Only time and the digital metrics will unveil the answer.