Are These Christmas Releases Lengthy or Brief?

This December, the movie scene is heating up with three major releases: Salaar, Dunki, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Scheduled for a simultaneous release on December 21st/22nd globally, these films are set to battle it out at the box office.

Salaar, starring Prabhas, leads the pack with a lengthy runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes). Despite its duration, recent films like Animal and Jawan have proven that entertainment value trumps length. Salaar follows the story of two friends, Deva and Vardha.

Next up is Dunki, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, with a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes). This film marks a longer outing for director Rajkumar Hirani since 3 Idiots. Dunki focuses on the subject of illegal immigration through the method known as "Donkey Flight" (referred to as Dunki in Punjabi).

Meanwhile, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the Hollywood biggie, boasts the shortest runtime among the three, clocking in at 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes). Its concise duration might allow for more screenings in cinemas, potentially influencing its performance.

Advance bookings for these movies have already commenced overseas and are showing promising trends. Similar openings have begun in select centers in India. As the release date approaches, movie buffs can expect an intense showdown at the box office. It remains to be seen how these highly anticipated films will fare in the Indian market amidst this festive season.