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

Salman Khan's new film, "Sikandar," released during the Eid 2025 celebrations, deviated from the typical Friday release strategy by premiering on a Sunday, similar to his previous film "Tiger 3"

Directed by AR. Murugadoss, the action thriller received mixed reviews but still managed to draw large crowds to theaters, indicating a shift in post-pandemic audience behavior.

On its opening day, "Sikandar" collected ₹26 crore domestically and exceeded ₹50 crore worldwide, with expectations for increased earnings due to the ongoing Eid festivities

Despite its strong start, the film's performance was deemed underwhelming by industry experts, given its extensive release over 5,500 screens and 22,000 shows, achieving only 25% occupancy

Trade analysts had predicted an opening day collection closer to ₹75 crore, leading to concerns about Salman Khan's declining box office appeal, though the film's lifetime earnings may still reach ₹175 crore

Salman Khan shared insights into the film's creation, revealing that director AR. Murugadoss initially pitched the script to producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who then involved Khan.

Salman Khan stars alongside Rashmika Mandanna in "Sikandar," with Sajid Nadiadwala producing the film, showcasing a collaboration among Bollywood heavyweights

The film's successful start suggests it could dominate the box office in the coming weeks, with potential to become one of the biggest hits of 2025

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