Sikandar Box Office Collection: A Lukewarm Eid Opening for Salman Khan’s Action Drama

Salman Khan’s much-anticipated Eid release, Sikandar, hit theaters worldwide on March 30, 2025, amid high expectations. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film promised a blend of action, drama, and emotions. However, despite the festive release and Salman’s massive fan following, the film’s box office performance has been underwhelming compared to his previous Eid blockbusters.

Opening Day Collection: A Slow Start for an Eid Release

Sikandar opened with a ₹26 crore collection in India, which is significantly lower than Salman’s past Eid hits like Bharat (₹42.30 crore) and Sultan (₹36.54 crore). While the film’s global opening of ₹54 crore (as claimed by the makers) seems decent, its domestic performance has been below industry expectations.

How Does It Compare to Other 2025 Releases?

Sikandar ranks second in terms of opening-day collections among Hindi films released in 2025:

• Chhaava (₹29 crore) – Highest opening of the year

• Sikandar (₹26 crore) – Second highest

• Sky Force (₹11 crore) – Third highest

This shows that while Sikandar had a solid opening, it didn’t dominate the box office the way Salman’s Eid releases typically do.

Second-Day Drop: A Cause for Concern?

Usually, Eid releases witness a surge on Day 2 due to the festival holiday. However, Sikandar experienced a sharp decline, collecting only ₹1.96 crore on its second day. This brings its total domestic collection to approximately ₹27.96 crore, signaling a lack of strong word-of-mouth appeal.

Why the Drop?

1. Mixed Reviews: Critics and audiences have given the film a lukewarm response, with many pointing out its predictable storyline and lackluster execution.

2. Competition: Other films like The Penguin Lessons and A Working Man have attracted different audience segments.

3. Low Occupancy Rate: The film recorded an occupancy rate of just 26.17% on Day 1, reflecting a moderate interest level.

Can Sikandar Recover at the Box Office?

Despite the slow start, Sikandar still has a chance to bounce back over the weekend. Salman Khan films often benefit from his strong fanbase and family audiences, which could result in steady collections in the coming days. However, the sharp second-day drop indicates that Sikandar might struggle to cross the ₹100 crore mark in its first week.

The next few days will be crucial in determining the film’s fate. If it manages to hold steady over the weekend, it could still be a moderate success. Otherwise, it risks becoming one of Salman Khan’s lowest-performing Eid releases in recent years.

Final Verdict: A Disappointing Eid Release?

While Sikandar is performing decently, it has failed to create the blockbuster impact that Salman Khan’s Eid releases usually enjoy. The film’s mixed reviews, lower-than-expected collections, and significant second-day drop have raised doubts about its long-term sustainability at the box office.

Will Sikandar recover and emerge as a box office hit, or will it fade away as a forgettable Eid release? Only time will tell!