Sikandar Box Office: Salman Khan’s Eid Release Scores Big on Day 1!

Salman Khan's much-anticipated action thriller Sikandar was released during the Eid 2025 festivities. Unlike the usual Friday release pattern, the film premiered on a Sunday, similar to Khan’s previous film Tiger 3, which was released on Diwali. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences, the A.R. Murugadoss-directed film attracted a strong crowd in theaters.

Sikandar's Box Office Collection Day 1

On its opening day, Sikandar collected ₹26 crore at the domestic box office. Meanwhile, its worldwide earnings crossed ₹50 crore. With the ongoing Eid celebrations, the film is expected to witness a significant surge in collections on its second day and surpass major milestones in the coming days.

The film’s record-breaking start highlights a shift in post-pandemic audience behavior, as large numbers of viewers flocked to theaters to experience the spectacle. With such a grand opening, Sikandar is well on its way to dominating the box office in the coming weeks and is poised to become one of the biggest releases of 2025.

Mixed Performance & Concerns Over Salman Khan's Stardom

According to trade analyst Narendra Gupta, Sikandar earned approximately ₹28 crore on Sunday. Despite being released on over 5,500 screens with nearly 22,000 shows across India, the film underperformed, recording only 25% occupancy. Given its extensive screen count and showtimes, Sikandar was expected to open with earnings close to ₹75 crore. However, its underwhelming first-day collection has raised concerns.

Trade experts predict that the film’s lifetime earnings may reach around ₹175 crore, which is lower than expected. This has sparked speculations regarding Salman Khan’s declining box office pull.

The Making of Sikandar: Salman Khan Reveals How the Film Came to Life

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently shared insights into how Sikandar came into existence. The actor revealed that the film’s story was originally conceived by director A.R. Murugadoss.

Speaking to ANI, Salman recalled how the project came to him, stating that Murugadoss first narrated the script to producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who then approached him.

He shared, “Actually, the script was written by Murugadoss, and he narrated it to Sajid Nadiadwala. The next day, Sajid called me and said, ‘You should listen to this. You might like it.’ So, I listened to it and said, ‘What’s not to like? When do we start?’ That’s how this film came to be.”

Salman Khan returns to the big screen alongside the stunning Rashmika Mandanna in Sikandar. Backed by visionary producer Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by master storyteller A.R. Murugadoss, the film is currently running successfully in theaters near you.

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