Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ Targets Biggest Bollywood Release Ever With Record 5,500 Screens

Releasing a day before Eid, Salman Khan’s action drama ‘Sikandar’ eyes ₹30+ crore opening with over 22,000 shows lined up across India.

Mumbai, March 29 – Bollywood megastar Salman Khan returns to the big screen with ‘Sikandar’, a high-octane action drama co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, releasing this Sunday, March 30, just a day ahead of Eid. Directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film is already making headlines for its scale and box office potential.

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According to early trade reports, Sikandar is poised to become the biggest Bollywood release in Indian cinema history, hitting 5,500+ screens nationwide with a massive 22,000+ shows scheduled for opening day—the highest ever for a Hindi film.

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As of 8 PM on March 29, the movie had already sold around 3 lakh tickets, generating ₹9 crore gross through advance bookings (excluding block seats). Though slightly behind the year’s current advance booking leader Chhaava, Sikandar is picking up pace rapidly, especially given the Sunday release advantage.

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Unlike traditional Friday launches, the Sunday release aligned with Eid on Monday is expected to boost spot bookings significantly, potentially pushing the opening day collections beyond ₹30 crore net. This would surpass Chhaava’s ₹31 crore Friday opening and mark one of the biggest Day 1 box office performances of 2025.

While a Friday release might have given the film a more conventional weekend buildup, the festival factor and Salman’s massive fan base are expected to deliver a bumper opening. If the film receives a strong response from audiences and critics alike, Sikandar is well on track to become one of the top-grossing Bollywood films of the year.

Stay tuned for box office updates as the festive fireworks begin with Sikandar lighting up cinemas nationwide.

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