Salman Khan latest Eid release Sikandar has finally crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the Indian box office. However, the film journey hasn’t been as smooth as expected. Despite a strong opening, poor word of mouth and a flat storyline have hurt the film’s momentum.
Sikandar Box Office Collection: Day-Wise Breakdown (India)
Released amid much fanfare, Sikandar had a promising start but soon witnessed a sharp drop in collections. Here’s how it performed in its first 8 days:
| Day | Earnings (India) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Opening) | ₹26 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹29 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹19.5 crore |
| Day 4 | ₹9.75 crore |
| Day 5 | ₹6 crore |
| Day 6 | ₹3.5 crore |
| Day 7 | ₹4 crore |
| Day 8 | ₹4.5 crore |
| Total (India) | ₹102.25 crore |
Occupancy: On Sunday (Day 8), theatres saw just 11.50% occupancy across India.
Why Sikandar Failed to Click with the Audience
While the film opened well due to Salman Khan’s star power and the Eid release window, many fans and critics have called out its weak plot, poor execution, and what they felt was Salman’s visibly disinterested performance.
Users on X (formerly Twitter) have been actively discussing how Sikandar lacked the emotional depth and punch of Salman’s previous hits. Some even described it as one of his least engaging films in recent years.
Salman Khan Fans Speak Up — And He Listens!
After Sikandar underwhelming run, Salman Khan met with a group of loyal fans who voiced their disappointment. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, fans urged the superstar to work with Kabir Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar, directors known for blockbusters like Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Tiger Zinda Hai.
Salman reportedly agreed with their concerns and revealed that he wasn’t fully confident about Sikandar from the start. He promised that his future film choices will be more fan-focused and impactful.
What’s Next for Salman Khan?
With Sunny Deol action drama Jaat set to release soon, Sikandar might face stiff competition at the box office in the coming days. But the silver lining is that Salman seems to have taken the feedback seriously — and fans can hopefully expect a stronger comeback.
Key Highlights
- Sikandar crosses ₹100 crore in 8 days
- Negative word of mouth hits weekday collections
- Fans demand better scripts and directors for Salman
- Salman promises a shift in future projects
- Competing release Jaat to arrive soon
Where to Watch Sikandar?
Sikandar is currently running in theatres across India. OTT release is expected later this year, though no official streaming partner has been confirmed yet.
