Salman Khan’s latest action thriller Sikandar made a strong debut at the box office. The film, directed by AR Murugadoss and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, earned Rs 26 crore on its opening day in India and Rs 54 crore worldwide.
Sikandar Day 1 Box Office Performance
Sikandar was released a day before Eid, continuing Salman Khan’s tradition of festive releases. The film had a good start, though its opening day figures fell short of some of his past Eid blockbusters.
- Sultan (2016) made Rs 36.54 crore on its first day.
- Tiger 3 (2023) earned Rs 53.3 crore on its opening day.
- Sikandar earned Rs 26 crore in India and Rs 54 crore worldwide.
Despite strong pre-release buzz, the film’s first-day performance did not surpass initial industry expectations. Trade analysts had predicted Sikandar might join the Rs 500-crore club, a milestone achieved by Gadar 2, Pathaan, Jawan, Animal, and Chhaava.
Expectations for Sikandar’s Second Day
With Eid celebrations set to boost theatre footfall, Sikandar is expected to see a significant jump in collections. Salman Khan’s previous Eid releases have benefited from strong second-day growth, and industry experts believe Sikandar could surpass its global opening figures within days.
About Sikandar
The film stars Rashmika Mandanna alongside Salman Khan. Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Sanjay Kapoor, and Prateik Babbar also play key roles. The movie recorded a 20.95% occupancy rate for Hindi screenings on its first day.