Salman Khan’s latest movie, Sikandar, did not witness the massive opening that was widely expected. Despite extensive pre-release buzz and heavy promotion, the film is unlikely to post a record-breaking total on its opening day. Directed by the acclaimed A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Sikandar boasts an ensemble cast featuring several prominent names, including Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, Kishore, Jatin Sarna, and Sanjay Kapoor.

In an unusual move, the film premiered on Sunday, March 30, 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr, instead of the traditional Friday release. While this strategy was intended to capitalize on the festive holiday and maximize its opening numbers, it cost the film two crucial weekend days, which could hinder its overall box office performance. The gamble to make Sikandar one of Bollywood’s biggest openers appears to be backfiring, as early trends indicate that the film may only achieve an average opening day collection.
Adding to its challenges, Sikandar has received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. While some have praised its action sequences and Salman Khan’s performance, others have criticized the screenplay and pacing. This lukewarm reception may affect the film’s weekday performance, making it difficult to maintain momentum and achieve a record-breaking lifetime total.
Despite its star-studded cast and festive release, Sikandar will need strong word-of-mouth and steady footfall in the coming days to recover and sustain at the box office.
The Indian box office collection of “Sikandar” is as follows:
Day | Net Collection (in ₹ ) | |
Day 1 | First Sunday | 26 Cr |
Day 2 | First Monday | 29 Cr |
Day 3 | First Tuesday | 19.50 Cr |
Day 4 | First Wednesday | 9.75 Cr |
Day 5 | First Thursday | 6.00 Cr |
Week 1 | 90.25 Cr | |
Day 6 | First Friday | 3.50 Cr |
Day 7 | First Saturday | 4.00 Cr |
Day 8 | Second Sunday | 4.75 Cr |
Day 9 | Second Monday | 1.75 Cr |
Day 10 | Second Tuesday | 1.50 Cr |
Day 11 | Second Wednesday | 1.35 Cr |
Day 12 | Second Thursday | 0.70 Cr |
Week 2 | 17.55 Cr | |
Day 13 | Second Friday | 0.30 Cr |
Day 14 | Second Saturday | 0.40 Cr |
Day 15 | Third Sunday | 0.60 Cr |
Day 16 | Third Monday | 0.25 Cr |
Day 17 | Third Tuesday | 0.25 Cr |
Day 18 | Third Wednesday | 0.15 Cr |
Day 19 | Third Thursday | 0.15 Cr |
Week 3 | 2.10 Cr | |
Total Collection | 109.90 Cr |
**: Estimated figure