Salman Khan and A.R. Murugadoss’ action thriller Sikandar finds itself in a challenging position at the Indian box office. Designed to capitalize on the Eid holiday, the film’s mixed reviews have dampened its potential success. Co-star Rashmika Mandanna unfortunately could not surpass the second-day collections of her prior Bollywood hit, Chhaava.
Not the Eid Feast We Expected
With an estimated budget of ₹200 crores, Sikandar was initially expected to rake in over ₹125 crores in its first three days. However, early trends indicate that the film managed to collect approximately ₹32-34 crores on its second day, marking a modest growth of 6-13% from its opening day earnings of ₹30.06 crores. Historically, Salman Khan’s films have performed exceptionally during Eid, but Sikandar is unlikely to secure a place among the top five Eid openings.
As it stands, the two-day total for Sikandar is estimated to be around ₹64.06 crores. The focus now shifts to its performance on the following day, which is a regular working day. If the film drops below 50% in collections, its prospects for recovery will look bleak.
Sikandar vs. Chhaava Day 2 Performance
In comparison, Chhaava, which earned ₹33.10 crores on its opening day, saw a significant jump on its second day, adding ₹39.30 crores to its total, which now stands at ₹72.40 crores. Sikandar is lagging behind by nearly 13%, making this margin particularly disappointing despite the Eid benefit.
#Sikandar: A Critical Disappointment!
Sikandar suffers from a lifeless story and dull execution, resulting in a thoroughly unengaging action drama. The outdated screenplay and derivative plot contribute to a sense of monotony.
The film’s background music is notably poor, and… pic.twitter.com/kMqwg5y4tI
— Box Office Seven (@BoxOfficeSeven) March 30, 2025
Third Highest Grosser of Bollywood in 2025
On a brighter note, Sikandar has surpassed films like The Diplomat, Fateh, and Deva, securing its position as the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025.Here’s a look at the top five Bollywood grossers of 2025:
- Chhaava: ₹606.26 crores
- Sky Force: ₹134.93 crores
- Sikandar: ₹62.06-64.06 crores (estimates)
- Deva: ₹33.97 crores
- The Diplomat: ₹33.48 crores
Note: Estimates may vary as films continue their theatrical runs.
