Following the massive response to the teaser of Salaar, the makers of the film released a gratitude statement. They also announced that the trailer of the film will be released by the end of August. The film is directed by Prashanth Neel. Salaar will hit the theatres on September 28.
The statement read, "Overwhelmed with gratitude! We are immensely grateful for the overflowing love and support we have received from each and every one of you, for being an integral part of the Salaar revolution, an emblem of Indian cinema's prowess. A resounding applause to our amazing fans and viewers for propelling the Indian film Salaar teaser beyond 100 million views! Your unwavering support fuels our passion and drives us to deliver something truly extraordinary. Mark your calendars for the end of August, as we prepare to unleash the highly-anticipated trailer that will showcase the grandeur of Indian cinema. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, as big things await you. Stay tuned for more updates and be prepared to witness the magnificence that awaits. Together, let's continue this exhilarating journey, creating history and celebrating the power of Indian cinema."
The teaser revealed that Salaar is a two-part film, with the first part titled Part 1 - Ceasefire. While Prabhas plays the role of the titular character Salaar, Prithviraj Sukumaran's character is called Varadaraja Mannaar, the antagonist. The film is a Kannada-Telugu bilingual, which will also be dubbed into Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Shruti Haasan is the female lead, with Sriya Reddy, Jagapathi Babu, Madhu Guruswamy, Ramachandra Raju, Garuda Ram, and Tinnu Anand essaying supporting roles.