The film Sikandar, featuring Bollywood superstar Salman Khan alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Sathyaraj, has wrapped up its first three days in theaters with a noteworthy performance, despite receiving mixed to negative reviews. The movie is on the verge of entering the coveted 100 crore club in India, a significant milestone for any Indian film.
As of Tuesday, April 1, 2025, early estimates indicate that Sikandar added between 20 and 21 crores to its domestic box office collection. This figure reflects a drop of approximately 37% to 40% from the previous day, when the film earned 33.36 crores on Monday, March 31, 2025. The film's total earnings over its first three days now stand between 83.42 and 84.42 crores.
Here’s a breakdown of the daily box office collections:
- Day 1: 30.06 crores
- Day 2: 33.36 crores
- Day 3: 20-21 crores (estimates)
Despite the anticipated decline following the Eid holiday, Sikandar has managed to maintain a decent hold at the box office. The film's performance is particularly impressive considering the unfavorable word-of-mouth it has received.
In comparison, Salman Khan's previous Eid release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which was also poorly received, grossed only 68.17 crores in its first weekend. Sikandar has outperformed that by a margin of 22%, showcasing the enduring appeal of Khan's star power.
While Sikandar may not have topped the charts of Khan's highest opening weekends, it has still managed to break into the top ten. Here’s a look at Salman Khan's highest first weekend totals:
- Tiger 3: 148.50 crores
- Tiger Zinda Hai: 114.93 crores
- Race 3: 106.47 crores
- Sultan: 105.53 crores
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan: 102.6 crores
- Prem Ratan Dhan Payo: 101.47 crores
- Bharat: 95.50 crores
- Bodyguard: 88.75 crores
- Kick: 83.85 crores
- Dabangg 3: 81.15 crores
With Sikandar now sitting among these impressive figures, it is projected to surpass Dabangg 3 and possibly challenge Kick for a higher position in Khan's ranking of opening weekends. The film's early success indicates that it may secure the ninth highest opening weekend of all time for the actor.
As the weekend progresses, the box office trends will be closely monitored to see if Sikandar can maintain its momentum and reach the 100 crore milestone. Fans and industry insiders alike are eager to see how the film performs in the coming days, particularly in light of its mixed reviews.
In conclusion, Sikandar has demonstrated a strong start at the box office, but the real test will be whether it can sustain this momentum and achieve long-term success in theaters. With Salman Khan at the helm and the film inching closer to the 100 crore club, it remains to be seen how audiences will respond as the initial excitement begins to settle.
