Mumbai, April 2, 2025 – Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s much-hyped action entertainer ‘Sikandar’ is facing a steep battle at the box office. Despite being released over the Eid weekend, the film is seeing a downward trend in collections, raising concerns about whether it can even recover its massive ₹200 crore production cost.
Disappointing Weekend Performance
Trade experts had predicted a roaring start for ‘Sikandar’ given the festive release and Salman’s strong fan base. However, opening day collections stood at ₹26 crore, which was considered underwhelming by industry standards. Even with Eid falling on Day 2, the film saw only a marginal rise to ₹29 crore.
Unfortunately, the third-day box office predictions are more discouraging. Industry trackers forecast that Sunday’s collection may fall below ₹20 crore, bringing the film’s three-day total to around ₹75 crore, far below expectations for a Salman-led big-budget feature.
Theatres Begin to Replace the Film
As per early reports, several theater owners have already started replacing ‘Sikandar’ with more promising titles due to underwhelming audience turnout and poor word-of-mouth. Social media is filled with critical reactions and disappointed fan videos that highlight the film’s lackluster script and execution.
Despite being helmed by blockbuster director AR Murugadoss, known for action-packed hits, ‘Sikandar’ has failed to leave a mark. Even Rashmika Mandanna—riding high on back-to-back hits—hasn’t been able to salvage the film’s fate, with critics calling this a “speed breaker” in her career momentum.
What’s Next for Salman Khan?
While ‘Sikandar’ may struggle to break even, Salman Khan has already shifted gears to focus on his upcoming projects. Among the most anticipated is ‘Andaz Apna Apna 2’, the sequel to the cult classic. Reports suggest that the original is being re-released in select cinemas to rebuild buzz for the upcoming sequel. There’s also speculation around sequels to other Salman hits, which could potentially restore the superstar’s box office dominance.
Final Outlook
With production costs estimated at ₹200 crore, ‘Sikandar’ may soon be labelled one of Salman Khan’s weakest openers in recent memory—unless it manages a miraculous turnaround during the weekdays. As the film faces increasing competition from new releases and losing its theater slots, recovering even the base budget is looking like an uphill task.
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