Salaar: Part 1 – Truce (meaning Commander) is a 2023 Telugu-language epic action film produced by India. It is directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The story revolves around two main characters, Deva played by Prabhas and Varada played by Prithviraj Sukumaran. They form a strong bond in a fictional city called Khansar. Deva is a tribal, while Vardha is a prince. When Varada’s family and ministers planned to overthrow him, he sought Deva’s help to become the undisputed ruler of Khansar.
The idea for this film came from Prashanth Neel’s debut film, Ugram, which was released in 2014. Salaar: Part 1 – Truce was announced in December 2020, but officially titled July 2023. It took approximately three years to make, including various filming sessions. Session. Places like Telangana, Italy and Budapest. The production faced several challenges, including delays due to the pandemic and the need for re-shoots and special effects work.
The music for the film is composed by Ravi Basrur, and the stunning visuals are captured by cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda. Editing has been done by Ujwal Kulkarni.
When Salaar: Part 1 – Truce was released in theaters on December 22, 2023, it received mixed to positive reviews from critics. But audiences loved it, making it the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2023 and the third-highest-grossing Telugu film of all time. Despite having a budget of ₹270 crore, it grossed between ₹612–715 crore.
Salaar Movie Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Prashanth Neel |
| Written by | Prashanth Neel |
| Dialogues by | Sandeep Reddy Bandla |
| Hanumaan Choudary | |
| Dr. Suri | |
| Produced by | Vijay Kiragandur |
| Starring | Prabhas |
| Prithviraj Sukumaran | |
| Cinematography | Bhuvan Gowda |
| Edited by | Ujwal Kulkarni |
| Music by | Ravi Basrur |
| Production company | Hombale Films |
| Release date | 22 December 2023 |
| Running time | 175 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹270 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹612–715 crore |
| Distributed by | see below |
#Salaar is a MONSTER action drama which will satisfy the thirst of action movie lovers
— SKN (Sreenivasa Kumar) (@SKNonline) December 21, 2023
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Salaar Movie Review & Story
Deva, also known as Cutout, lives near a coal mine with her mother in Tinsukia, Assam. They have been moving frequently to avoid violence for seven years. Dev works as a mechanic and keeps to himself until Adhya comes seeking shelter from Obulamma. Meanwhile, in Khansar, King Mannar prepares his son Vardha to succeed him, and starts a rebellion. A foreign army is hired to spread chaos, prompting Radha to announce a temporary ceasefire. Vardha seeks help from her childhood friend Dev. Will God save Vardha, and will there be peace or bloodshed?
Directed by Prashant Neil, “Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,” Khansaar stars Prabhas Dev and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Vardharaja. The film combines drama, swagger and action. Neil makes Khansar as complex as the “Black Panther” with 101 tribes. Prabhas delivers impressive dialogue and action and makes Neil Deva larger than life. The screenplay builds Dev’s character slowly, setting the stage for the story.
Neil’s direction is influenced by international cinema with a dark aesthetic like “KGF”. The musical numbers are replaced by national anthems sung by children. The film explores power, loyalty and betrayal in politics. Prabhas portrays Dev with raw power and emotion, while Sukumaran adds depth to Vardha’s character. Haasan brings balance as Aadhya, but his screen time is limited. Jagapathi Babu shines as Raja Mannar with a strong supporting cast.
The cinematography captures the atmosphere of Khansar well and Ravi Basrur’s score adds to the mood of the film. Editing keeps the pace sharp. While the violence may not be for everyone, the film excels in drama and action with minimal comedy.
Just finished watching #SALAAR it is a MONSTER BLOCKBUSTER 🔥🔥🔥
— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) December 21, 2023
Prabhas Bhai goosebumps every time he is on screen… he is FANTASTIC
congratulations to the entire team of @hombalefilms #PrashanthNeel you have given us a Visual Spectacle.. MUST WATCH 🔥🔥🔥… pic.twitter.com/LPOma5pZkq
Salaar Movie Cast & Crew
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Prabhas | Devaratha “Deva” Raisaar alias “Salaar” |
| Videsh Anand | Young Deva |
| Prithviraj Sukumaran | Vardha Raja “Vardha” Mannar and Siva Mannar |
| Karthikeya Dev | Young Vardha Raja Mannar |
| Shruti Haasan | Aadhya Krishnakanth |
| Easwari Rao | Deva’s mother |
| Jagapathi Babu | Raja Mannar |
| Tinnu Anand | Gaikwad alias “Baba” |
| Devaraj | Om |
| Brahmaji | Vaali |
| Bobby Simha | Bhaarava |
| John Vijay | Ranga |
| Ramachandra Raju | Rudra Raja Mannar |
| Harsh Roshan | Young Rudra Raja Mannar |
| MS Chowdary | Naarang |
| Ramana | Rinda |
Finally Booked another show for Day1- #Salaar.. weekend ki at least 4-5 times vellaali💥💥#Prabhas #SalaarCeaseFire #BlockBusterSALAAR pic.twitter.com/HAE4RfFKcL
— Hail Prabhas (@HailPrabhas007) December 21, 2023
