Before hunting for a "link," it is crucial to understand the title. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is not about a global war; it details a temporary halt of violence in the dystopian city-state of Khansaar. The word "Ceasefire" in the title refers to a pact between two childhood friends turned enemies:

The last shot of Part 1 shows Deva walking toward the throne as Varadha says, "Now, the real war begins." Part 2, Shouryanga Parvam , will directly continue from this frame, showing the war for Khansaar’s sovereignty.