Salman Khan’s action-packed Eid release Sikandar is struggling at the box office. On Day 9 (April 8), the film managed to earn only ₹1.75 crore, pushing its total collection to ₹104.25 crore. Despite crossing the ₹100 crore mark, Sikandar is far from a hit, especially with a massive production budget of ₹200 crore.
A Disappointing Drop After a Strong Start
Sikandar opened with a bang on March 30, collecting ₹26 crore on its first day. The Eid holiday (March 31) gave it a much-needed boost, with collections surging to ₹29 crore. However, the film’s momentum slowed sharply in the following days.
Box Office Breakdown:
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Day 1 (March 30): ₹26 crore
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Day 2 (March 31 – Eid): ₹29 crore
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Day 3 (April 1): ₹19.5 crore
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Day 4–8: Dropped significantly, earning ₹3.5 crore on April 4
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Day 9 (April 8): ₹1.75 crore
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Total after 9 days: ₹104.25 crore
These numbers tell a clear story—the film has not lived up to the expectations of a Salman Khan blockbuster.
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Why Is Sikandar Failing to Impress?
1. Post-Eid Slump
The festive season initially pulled in crowds, but after Eid, footfalls have declined sharply. Viewers seem to have lost interest quickly, signaling weak word-of-mouth.
2. High Budget, Higher Expectations
With a production budget of ₹200 crore, Sikandar needs at least ₹300 crore globally to break even. The slow weekday numbers are making it increasingly difficult for the film to recover costs.
3. Strong Competition
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, despite facing its share of controversies, managed ₹27 crore on Day 9 (Hindi version alone). This highlights the performance gap and growing popularity of South Indian cinema across India.
4. Mixed Reviews
The audience expected Sikandar to mark Salman Khan’s big comeback. However, the storyline and execution haven’t wowed critics or fans.
“Audiences expected Sikandar to be Salman’s comeback, but weak word-of-mouth is hurting its legs,” said a top trade analyst.
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Can Sikandar Bounce Back?
While the film has a few more days to pick up steam before new releases hit theaters, chances of a major turnaround appear slim. The producers are likely counting on satellite rights, OTT deals, and international sales to recover investments.
Final Verdict
Sikandar may have the star power, but it’s clear that strong content and word-of-mouth are more important than ever. Salman Khan’s name alone is no longer enough to guarantee a hit in today’s competitive and content-driven market.
