Dunki Vs Salaar Box Office Clash: Shah Rukh Khan’s Recall With Zero Vs KGF Chapter 1 Dual – A Closer Look
As anticipation builds for Dunki Vs Salaar, revisiting Shah Rukh Khan’s clash with KGF: Chapter 1 sheds light on the intense battles, numbers, and the impact of SRK’s Zero against the South blockbuster.
The upcoming Dunki Vs Salaar clash between Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas sparks excitement among fans, echoing the 2018 battle between SRK’s Zero and KGF: Chapter 1. Both films clashed head-to-head on December 21, five years ago, marking SRK’s last box office clash.
Directed by Aanand L Rai, Zero faced off against KGF: Chapter 1, helmed by Prashanth Neel, igniting an unexpected rivalry. The clash highlighted the surprising performance of the Kannada film in Hindi markets. Despite Zero’s 20.14 crore opening compared to KGF’s 2.10 crore, KGF garnered attention, eventually surpassing Zero’s collections on its eighth day, marking a turning point in their box office journey.
While Zero collected 97.50 crore in its lifetime, facing disappointment, KGF: Chapter 1 emerged as a surprise hit, amassing 44.09 crore. SRK’s subsequent film Pathaan marked his comeback after a five-year hiatus. The looming Dunki Vs Salaar battle revives memories of the Zero-KGF clash, igniting anticipation for another epic showdown.