Scratch the action surface of Salaar and the audience might find an engaging drama, says actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who feels the mega pan-India actioner headlined by Prabhas will surprise the audience when it is out on December 22. Salaar is directed by Prashanth Neel of the KGF franchise fame. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Prithviraj said, "On top of all the spectacular action, huge set pieces, it is a drama. I keep telling Prabhas that Salaar is like Game of Thrones. I keep comparing because it is an intense drama with very intricate character dynamics." Prithviraj said Prabhas was the first person he called after the narration told him it is "about time" he did a film like Salaar. "Because even as a filmmaker, I am excited to see him in this space," he added. The actor, who predominantly works in the Malayalam industry, said there he never felt like an outsider on the sets of Salaar and credited Prabhas for never making anyone feel "uncomfortable". "He is one of those huge stars who are delightfully unaware of his own stardom. He will be on set, and will be the last person to sit down. If another actor doesn't have a chair, he will keep standing till they don't get one. He is a gentleman. Never once did I feel that I am in another industry, so I am not the lead star on a set. That thought didn't even cross my mind. Prabhas is a big star but comfortable and secure enough to have another actor play such a big role, have screen time and so much importance throughout the film. "When I talk to him about the films that he wants to do, he keeps telling me, 'Sir, it's kind of a trap after Baahubali. I keep getting pushed to these big ticket, Rs 400-500 cr films but as an actor I also want to try different thing, I want to do a love story, a comedy.' It is amazing he thinks that way," he added. The actor was also full of praise of Prashanth Neel and said contrary to the might actioners he makes, the filmmaker is the "nicest, gentlest, funniest" person on sets. "He is very good with his crew and there is an absolute sense of a team on his sets. Everyone has a sense of ownership and that is such a blessing to create as a filmmaker. It tells you the kind of a person Prashant is, he evokes that sense of ownership in everyone on a set. "The amount of time and efforts he puts into writing is often not talked about enough. There is a popular misconception that mainstream popular action entertainers are easy to write- No. They are tough to write, it requires real talent," he added. Salaar will release on December 22, a day after Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's social comedy drama Dunki hits the screens globally.
