Salaar
The fate of a violently contested kingdom hangs on the fraught bond between two friends-turned-foes in this saga of power, bloodshed and betrayal.
Directed by Prashanth Neel · Action · Crime · Drama · 175 min · 2023
Director
Prashanth Neel
Writer
Sandeep Reddy Bandla, Hanumaan Choudary, Dr. Suri
Studio
Hombale Films
Release
22 Dec 2023
Runtime
175 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
In a centuries-old city-state ruled by a powerful family, a young warrior and his mother must navigate treacherous politics and ancient rivalries to protect their people. When a stranger arrives from abroad, the warrior is drawn into a deadly conflict that threatens to destroy the fragile balance of power in Khansaar. Ancient histories and long-forgotten alliances are revealed as the stakes grow higher. Loyalties are tested in this epic struggle for survival.
Cast & Characters
Devaratha "Deva" Raisaar alias "Salaar"
Prabhas
young Vardha Raja Mannar
Karthikeya Dev
Prithviraj Sukumaran
young Devaratha
Videsh Anand
Prithviraj Sukumaran in a dual role:
Vardha Raja Mannar
Shiva Mannar, Varadha's grandfather
Raja Shiva Mannar, Varadha's father and the king of Khansaar
Jagapathi Babu
Deva's mother
Easwari Rao
Radha Rama Mannar, Bhaarava's wife and Varadha's elder sister
Sriya Reddy
Gaikwad alias "Baba"
Tinnu Anand
Om
Devaraj
Vaali
Brahmaji
Rudra Raja Mannar, Varadha's elder brother
Ramachandra Raju
young Rudra Raja Mannar
Harsh Roshan
M.S Chowdary in a dual role:
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $34.0M, Salaar has grossed $87.2M worldwide — about 2.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Salaar is part of TMDb's "Salaar Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Prashanth Neel has directed 3 films in our catalog, including K.G.F: Chapter 2, K.G.F: Chapter 1.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Neel was initially set to collaborate with N. T. Rama Rao Jr., but later decided to work with Prabhas instead.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the film's score was composed by Ravi Basrur, marking his fourth consecutive collaboration with Neel.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the film was initially planned as a one-part movie, but was later announced to be released in two parts, titled Ceasefire and Salaar Part 2.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Salaar holds 6.6/10 on IMDb (75,183 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.6/10 on IMDb (75,183 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salaar's IMDb rating?+
Salaar has a 6.6/10 rating on IMDb from 75,183 votes.
Is Salaar good? What are critics saying?+
Salaar holds 6.6/10 on IMDb (75,183 votes).
How long is Salaar?+
Salaar has a runtime of 175 min.
Who directed Salaar?+
Salaar was directed by Prashanth Neel.
Where can I watch Salaar?+
Salaar is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, VI movies and tv.
