Hey everyone! Today, we are going to talk about a big movie that came out last year, “Sikandar.” It starred our very own Salman Khan, who is known for his action films and Eid releases. This movie was a big event for many fans, hoping to see their favorite star shine again on the big screen.
“Sikandar” was an action drama directed by A. R. Murugadoss. It came out during the Eid festival, which is usually a great time for Salman Khan’s movies. The film also featured popular actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal. People were excited because it was a grand movie with a big star cast.
Basic Details
Movie name: Sikandar
Category: Bollywood Box Office
Language: Hindi
Release date: March 30, 2025
Director: A. R. Murugadoss
Main cast: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Sathyaraj, Prateik Babbar, Sanjay Kapoor, Jatin Sarna
Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes)
Where to watch: Theaters, Netflix (for streaming later)
Budget
The movie “Sikandar” was made with a big budget. The reported production budget for the film was about 180 crore rupees, which did not include Salman Khan’s acting fees. If we add the costs for promoting and advertising the movie, which were around 20 crore rupees, the total estimated cost for “Sikandar” was roughly 200 crore rupees. Some reports even suggest Salman Khan took home a very large sum, around 120 crore rupees, for his role. This made “Sikandar” one of the most expensive Indian films made at that time.
Opening Day Collection
On its first day, “Sikandar” had a decent, but perhaps not blockbuster-level, start at the box office. The movie collected an estimated 30.06 crore rupees in India (net collection). Globally, on its opening day, “Sikandar” managed to earn about 54.29 crore rupees (gross collection). While these numbers seem big, for a Salman Khan film released during Eid, many people had hoped for an even bigger opening.
Day Wise Box Office Collection
Here is how “Sikandar” collected money at the box office day by day for its first week. Please note that exact daily overseas and worldwide figures are often not fully available, so we will focus on India’s net collection for daily figures and use available totals for the week.
| Day | India net collection (Cr) | India gross collection (Cr) | Overseas collection (Cr) | Worldwide total (Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 26 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 2 | 29 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 3 | 19.5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 4 | 9.75 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 5 | 6 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 6 | 3.5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Day 7 | 4 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| First week total | 90.25 | 135.70 (estimated) | 52.15 (estimated) | 187.85 (estimated) |
| Second weekend total | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Total India net collection | 110.36 | |||
| Total India gross collection | 130.89 | |||
| Overseas collection | 54.00 | |||
| Worldwide collection | 184.89 |
Latest Total Box Office Collection
When the movie finished its run in theaters, its overall collection was clear. The latest worldwide total collection for “Sikandar” was about 184.89 crore rupees. In India, the movie earned around 110.36 crore rupees (net collection). The gross collection in India was approximately 130.89 crore rupees. From markets outside India, the film collected about 54.00 crore rupees.
Hit or Flop Status
Considering its budget and worldwide earnings, “Sikandar” was unfortunately a box office disaster or a flop. The movie cost around 200 crore rupees to make and promote. However, its worldwide collection was only about 184.89 crore rupees. This means the movie did not even recover its production and promotion costs from theatrical sales. Although Salman Khan’s films often do well, “Sikandar” struggled to attract audiences after the first few days and saw a big drop in collections. Some reports mentioned it was Salman Khan’s biggest flop in many years.
Earnings Report
Even though “Sikandar” did not do well in theaters, the makers had a smart plan. They sold the non-theatrical rights of the film for a good amount of money before it was even released.
- The digital streaming rights, mostly to Netflix, were sold for a base price of 85 crore rupees. This could have gone up to 100 crore rupees if the movie made more than 350 crore rupees at the box office, but it did not reach that target.
- The satellite rights, which allow TV channels to broadcast the movie, were sold to Zee for 50 crore rupees.
- The music rights were bought by Zee Music Company for 30 crore rupees.
In total, these non-theatrical deals brought in about 165 crore rupees for the film’s producers. This helped cover a big part of the movie’s budget, reducing the financial risk for the makers, even though its theatrical run was disappointing.
Why People Liked It (or Didn’t)
The audience response to “Sikandar” was quite mixed. Many critics gave the film negative reviews, pointing out issues with the story and how it was directed. Even on social media, there were mixed reactions. Some fans felt that the movie did not live up to their expectations for a Salman Khan film.
While some people enjoyed the action sequences, the overall story did not connect well with a large number of viewers. The songs were appreciated by some, with tracks like “Zohra Jabeen” getting positive feedback before the release. However, good music alone could not save the film’s box office performance. It seems the audience was not fully engaged by the film’s emotions or visuals, leading to a quick drop in footfalls after the initial Eid holiday period.
Cast Performance
Salman Khan played the main role of Sikandar. He is known for his larger-than-life characters and action roles. In this movie, he tried to bring his usual charm and action hero image. Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal were the female leads. They had important roles alongside Salman Khan. Other actors like Sharman Joshi and Sathyaraj also played key supporting characters. While the actors gave their performances, the overall feedback suggested that the story and direction did not help them shine as much as they could have. People felt that even with a strong star cast, the movie’s script let them down.
Public Response
The public response to “Sikandar” was not very positive. Early on, there was a lot of buzz because it was a Salman Khan film released during Eid. However, after the first few days, the word of mouth was not strong. Many viewers felt the movie was not engaging enough. This led to a fast decline in ticket sales after the initial holiday rush. Social media was full of mixed opinions, and the film struggled to maintain audience interest, which hurt its box office collections. It could not create the kind of excitement and repeat viewership that big hits usually do.
Final Words
“Sikandar” was a highly anticipated movie, especially because of Salman Khan’s presence and its Eid release. Despite having a big budget and popular stars, the film struggled at the box office. While the non-theatrical rights helped the producers recover a large portion of their investment, the theatrical run was considered a disaster. It did not perform as well as expected and ended up being one of Salman Khan’s less successful films in recent years. This shows that even big stars need a strong story and good direction to truly win over the audience. For more updates on Bollywood films, you can always visit B4BOLLY.
Source Note
Wikipedia, Bollywood Hungama, Sacnilk, Koimoi, The Times of India, MensXP, Rediff.com, India Forums
