Sikandar Box Office Collection: A Grand Start or an Underwhelming Debut?
Alright, folks, let’s talk about the latest buzz in Bollywood—Salman Khan’s much-anticipated action thriller, Sikandar ! The film has finally hit the big screens, and as expected, it has created waves, but not all for the right reasons. So, what’s the deal? Did Salman deliver a blockbuster, or is Sikandar struggling to make a mark? Let’s break it down.
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Opening day collections are always a major talking point, and Sikandar has managed to pull in Rs 26 crore on Day 1. Now, that might sound like a big number, but for a Salman Khan starrer, especially one released during Eid, this is slightly underwhelming. To put things in perspective, this ranks as Salman’s eighth-highest opening ever, falling behind Bajrangi Bhaijaan but slightly ahead of Kick and Dabangg 3 . Given the massive pre-release hype and the holiday factor, trade experts expected a much stronger start.
What went wrong? For starters, while Salman’s die-hard fans rushed to the theatres, the film’s mixed reviews and word-of-mouth seem to be playing a role in dampening its potential. Critics have pointed out that the film, despite its grand action sequences and larger-than-life storytelling, lacks the freshness needed to make a lasting impact. Director A.R. Murugadoss has given Bollywood hits before, but Sikandar seems to fall short of the magic that audiences were hoping for.
Adding to the trouble, the film faced an unfortunate setback—online piracy. Within hours of release, pirated copies started circulating, potentially affecting ticket sales. Trade analyst Komal Nahta also highlighted this issue, questioning why audiences would spend money at the theatres when the film was already available illegally for free. This is a major concern, especially for big-budget films like Sikandar , which reportedly had a whopping Rs 200 crore budget.
Despite these hiccups, there’s still hope. The film’s box office trajectory depends on how it performs over the Eid weekend and the following weekdays. If the audience connects with the mass appeal, emotional depth, and Salman’s signature charisma, we could see a strong rebound in collections. However, if the lukewarm response continues, Sikandar might not hit the benchmarks set by Salman’s previous Eid blockbusters.
At the end of the day, Sikandar is a Salman Khan film, and that alone guarantees a certain level of entertainment. But will it be enough to sustain at the box office? That’s the million-dollar question. What do you think—will Sikandar turn things around, or is it headed for an early exit? Drop your thoughts!
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