Vantalakka Daily Serial – E597 – 13th May

Prabhas, the star of the epic “Baahubali” franchise, has delivered a massive hit with “Salaar Part 1,” marking his first major commercial success in five years. Directed by Prashanth Neel, known for the blockbuster “KGF” chapter, the action-packed saga has left fans ecstatic.

However, despite exceeding expectations and grossing over ₹725 crore at the box office, “Salaar Part 1” fell short of the coveted ₹1000 crore mark. This is attributed to two factors: a lack of extensive promotions and competition from another highly anticipated film, “Dunki.” Produced by Hombale Films, “Salaar Part 1” generated immense pre-release buzz and was hailed by fans as Prabhas’ best work since “Baahubali.”

Despite the film’s commercial success, a recurring criticism from fans centers on Prabhas’ limited dialogue. While acknowledging that the actor’s voice may have undergone changes, audiences craved his signature powerful dialogues. Reports suggest that all of Prabhas’ spoken lines in “Salaar Part 1” could fit on a single page.

In response to this feedback, sources claim that both Prabhas and director Prashanth Neel are committed to rectifying this issue in “Salaar Part 2.” Neel is reportedly incorporating a significant amount of impactful dialogue for Prabhas in the sequel, much to the excitement of fans. The official production start date for “Salaar Part 2” remains unconfirmed.

The supporting cast of “Salaar Part 1” boasts prominent names from the South Indian film industry. Prithviraj Sukumaran portrays Varadharaja Mannar, while Prabhas takes on the role of Devaratha. Shruti Haasan plays a pivotal character who witnesses a crucial flashback sequence. Jagapathi Babu portrays Prithviraj’s father, and Shriya Reddy takes on the role of Radha Rama. Eeswari Rao portrays Prabhas’ mother in this pan-Indian film. The technical team includes music composer Ravi Basrur and cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda.