Bollywood star Salman Khan’s latest action flick, Sikandar, hit theaters on March 30, just ahead of Eid, but the much-hyped release is off to a rocky start. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film boasts a starry cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar alongside Khan. Marketed as a mass entertainer, it promised high-octane action but has stumbled in its opening days.
Fans flocked to theaters, netting ₹63.42 crore in India over two days—₹30.06 crore on day one and ₹33.36 crore on Eid—but the numbers pale against Salman’s Eid blockbusters like Sultan (₹36.54 crore day one). Globally, it’s nearing ₹100 crore gross, yet with a ₹200 crore budget and a piracy leak slashing 30-40% of its potential, trade experts call it underwhelming. “It’s not a washout, but Salman’s magic isn’t what it used to be,” noted analyst Komal Nahta.
Reviews are a mixed bag. Critics trashed it, averaging 2/5, slamming a tired plot and repetitive action, while fans on X are split—some cheer Salman’s “jabardast” entry, others call it “cringey” and “boring.” IMDb users rate it 6.3/10, showing his loyal base still holds sway.
This isn’t Salman’s lowest ebb—Tubelight (2017) opened at ₹20.55 crore and limped to ₹119 crore net against a ₹100 crore budget—but Sikandar risks joining flops like Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (₹110 crore net) if it doesn’t rebound. With goodwill fading, the 59-year-old star faces a tough road to reclaim his box office crown.
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— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 31, 2025
NOTE: OPENING DAY BIZ…2010: #Dabangg ₹ 14.50 cr
(With inputs from Indian news outlets )
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