Salman Khan’s much-hyped Eid release ‘Sikandar’ seems to be losing steam at the box office. Despite a grand festive release, a star-studded cast, and the ever-loyal Salman fan base, the film is struggling to maintain momentum in its second week.
Box Office Report – Day 9
- Total Collection So Far: ₹104.25 crore in 9 days
- Day 9 Collection (Monday): Just ₹1.75 crore
- First 8 Days Total: ₹102.50 crore
- Opening Day Collection: ₹26 crore
- Best Day (Eid Monday): ₹29 crore
- Significant Drop in Collections Since Day 5
The numbers show a concerning trend. After a promising start, the film’s performance is fading fast – even with Eid buzz in the background.
Occupancy Rate Breakdown – Day 9
The film is facing low theater occupancy across the country, with only a few cities showing decent turnout:
- Overall Hindi Occupancy: 7.02%
- Top Performing Cities:
- Chennai: 10.50%
- Hyderabad: 9.50%
- Bengaluru: 9.50%
- Mumbai: 9.0% (580 showings)
- Lagging Behind:
- NCR: 6.75%
- Ahmedabad: 5.50%
- Surat: 4.00%
About the Film
- Title: Sikandar
- Release Date: 30 March 2025
- Genre: Action-Drama
- Director: AR Murugadoss
- Cast: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Suneil Shetty, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Prateik Babbar
- Language: Hindi
Factors Behind the Sluggish Performance
- Online Leak: Film was pirated and circulated before official release.
- Mixed Reviews: Critics and fans alike have shared disappointment.
- Weak Direction: Many blamed AR Murugadoss’ direction for dragging down the energy.
- Underwhelming Acting: Rashmika Mandanna’s dialogue delivery failed to impress.
- Poor Word of Mouth: Despite Salman’s action appeal, audiences aren’t coming back for second viewings.
Critics’ Take
“Salman is still the master of action scenes… but even his iconic presence can’t save the film from weak direction.”
— Hindustan Times Review
What’s Next for Sikandar?
Unless the film sees a weekend jump or gets a second wind through positive audience buzz, the road ahead looks bumpy. With competition heating up from upcoming April releases, Sikandar might struggle to cross the ₹150 crore mark.
Quick Recap: Sikandar Box Office Journey
| Day | Collection (INR Cr) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Sat) | 26.00 |
| Day 2 (Sun) | 18.00 |
| Day 3 (Mon/Eid) | 29.00 |
| Day 4 (Tue) | 9.75 |
| Day 5 (Wed) | 7.00 |
| Day 6 (Thu) | 5.25 |
| Day 7 (Fri) | 3.25 |
| Day 8 (Sat) | 4.25 |
| Day 9 (Sun) | 1.75 |
| Total | ₹104.25 Cr |
Final Word:
While Salman Khan still rules the action genre, Sikandar shows that even superstar charisma can’t make up for weak storytelling. The film needs a miracle (or a major weekend boost) to turn things around.
