Salman Khan’s much-anticipated film, ‘Sikandar,’ directed by AR Murugadoss and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, has faced challenges at the box office since its release on March 30, 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr. Despite high expectations, the film has yet to cross the ₹100 crore mark in India after five days.
Sikandar Box Office Collection: Day 5 Update
According to trade reports, ‘Sikandar’ collected approximately ₹5.07 crore net on its fifth day, bringing its total domestic net collection to ₹89.32 crore. In comparison, Salman Khan’s previous Eid release, ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,’ amassed ₹82.15 crore in the same timeframe. While ‘Sikandar’ shows a slight improvement over its predecessor, it still falls short of reaching the anticipated ₹100 crore milestone within the first week.
The worldwide box office collection of ‘Sikandar’ has touched ₹158.5 crore gross. However, industry analysts believe that given its slow momentum, the film might struggle to maintain its earnings in the coming days.
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Opening Weekend and Performance Trends
‘Sikandar’ debuted with a collection of ₹30 crore on its opening day. Despite being a Salman Khan Eid release, this figure is underwhelming compared to his past blockbusters. For example, ‘Bharat’ (2019) earned ₹42.30 crore on its first day, while ‘Sultan’ (2016) collected ₹36.54 crore. Even ‘Race 3’ (2018), which received mixed reviews, opened with ₹29.17 crore. The relatively lower opening for ‘Sikandar’ indicates a declining trend in Salman Khan’s box office dominance.
After an initial push, the film’s daily earnings have seen a sharp decline. The collection dropped significantly after day two, with single-digit earnings on day five, signaling weakening audience interest.
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Factors Affecting ‘Sikandar’ Box Office Performance
- Mixed Reviews and Word-of-Mouth: The film received lukewarm responses from both critics and audiences. Some viewers praised Salman Khan’s action sequences, but others felt that the storyline was predictable and lacked freshness. Negative reviews and weak word-of-mouth affected repeat viewings.
- Limited Weekend Advantage: Unlike most big-ticket Bollywood releases that debut on Fridays, ‘Sikandar’ was released on a Sunday, which reduced its opening weekend collection potential. Films generally perform better when they have a full-fledged Friday-Saturday-Sunday run.
- Stiff Competition: ‘Sikandar’ faced competition from holdover releases and regional films that continued performing well. South Indian films, particularly Tamil and Telugu releases, have been drawing significant audiences, impacting Bollywood box office collections.
- High Expectations from Salman Khan Fans: Being an Eid release, expectations were sky-high. However, the film’s slow pace and predictable screenplay disappointed a section of Salman Khan’s fanbase. Some critics noted that the film lacked the mass appeal and energetic storytelling seen in his previous blockbusters.
Director AR Murugadoss on ‘Sikandar’
In a recent interview, director AR Murugadoss shared insights about the challenges of directing a Salman Khan-starrer. He mentioned that working with superstars often requires certain compromises.
“When you are working with superstars, you cannot be 100 per cent true to the script. We’ve to compromise for the audience, for the fan base, for the opening. We cannot go with being 100 per cent genuine as a director. We’ve to satisfy the fans and think about them. It is difficult to be in that zone,” he said.
This statement reflects the commercial pressures faced by filmmakers in Bollywood, especially when directing a high-profile project.
Future Box Office Predictions for ‘Sikandar’
With earnings dropping significantly, the film’s first-week collection is expected to hover around ₹97-99 crore, falling just short of the ₹100 crore mark. The second weekend will be crucial in determining its long-term success. If footfalls drop further, ‘Sikandar’ may struggle to sustain itself beyond its second week.
Trade analysts believe that while the film will eventually cross ₹100 crore in India, it will not enter the elite ₹200 crore club unless it gains a significant boost over the weekend. Given the current trends, ‘Sikandar’ might conclude its domestic run with a total collection of ₹120-140 crore, which is below expectations for a Salman Khan Eid release.
Despite the star power of Salman Khan and the direction of AR Murugadoss, ‘Sikandar’ has not performed as well as expected. Its inability to reach the ₹100 crore milestone within five days highlights the challenges it faces. While it remains a watchable action entertainer, it does not match the box office standards set by Salman’s previous Eid blockbusters.
Fans and industry watchers will be keen to see if the film manages to recover ground in the coming days. However, if the current trend continues, ‘Sikandar’ might be remembered as an underwhelming performer rather than a box office juggernaut.
