Kesari 2 vs Jaat vs Sikandar: Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol, Salman Khan Films Lock Horns at Box Office – Here’s Who Leads

Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 shows solid growth, Sunny Deol’s Jaat maintains pace, and Salman Khan’s Sikandar crosses ₹100 crore globally in a multi-starrer box office faceoff.

April 20, 2025: Bollywood’s summer box office battle is heating up with three major films—Kesari Chapter 2, Jaat, and Sikandar—vying for the audience’s attention and rupees. While Kesari 2 and Jaat continue their neck-and-neck domestic race, Sikandar has stormed past the ₹100 crore worldwide milestone.

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🔥 Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar’s Patriotic Push

Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2, based on The Case That Shook the Empire, earned a solid ₹9.50 crore on Saturday, following ₹7.75 crore on Friday, bringing its two-day total to ₹17.25 crore in India.

• Worldwide Gross (Friday): ₹14 crore
• Cumulative Global Collection: ₹23 crore+

The courtroom drama, set in the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, benefited from strong evening show occupancy at 26.83%, aided by positive word-of-mouth and a strong northern pull.

💥 Jaat: Sunny Deol Holds Ground

Jaat, starring Sunny Deol and directed by Gopichand Malineni, earned ₹7 crore on Day 2, taking its India total to ₹16.5 crore. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the production house behind Pushpa, the film also features Randeep Hooda, Saiyami Kher, and Ramya Krishnan in key roles. Despite stiff competition, Jaat is holding firm, especially in single screens and tier-2 cities.

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💣 Sikandar: Salman Khan Dominates Worldwide

Salman Khan’s action-packed entertainer Sikandar, helmed by AR Murugadoss, has zoomed ahead of the competition in global earnings.

• India Gross (Day 2): ₹39.37 crore
• Overseas Gross: ₹11.80 crore
• Total Worldwide Gross: ₹105.89 crore

With support from Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and Prateik Babbar, Sikandar has surpassed the Day 2 worldwide performance of Chhaava, marking a strong run across multiplex chains and overseas markets.

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📈 Verdict So Far:

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