Despite mixed reactions and dwindling occupancy rates in India, Sikandar crosses ₹150 crore worldwide, inching close to Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force overseas record.
April 6, 2025: Salman Khan’s latest release, Sikandar, has managed to cross the coveted ₹100 crore milestone at the global box office within a week of its release. Despite facing harsh reviews and witnessing a significant drop in footfalls after a strong opening, the film has surprised many with its international performance.
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Directed by AR Murugadoss, the political-thriller-turned-masala-entertainer released on March 30 over the Eid 2025 weekend, collecting ₹26 crore on Day 1 in India. However, it couldn’t crack into Salman’s top five highest-grossing openers.
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📊 Box Office Breakdown – Week 1
- India (Net): ₹93.75 crore
- Overseas: ₹43 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹151 crore+
🔻 Domestic Dip vs. Global Push
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While Sikandar showed promise initially, domestic occupancy dropped by over 40%, with Day 7 earnings falling to ₹72 lakh. In stark contrast, overseas figures surged, taking the global tally past ₹150 crore, according to trade reports by Sacnilk.
Interestingly, the film is set to surpass Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force in terms of overseas box office numbers, nearing the ₹50 crore mark abroad.
👥 Audience & Critical Reception
Despite a promising trailer and high pre-release buzz, Sikandar has been criticised for its inconsistent screenplay and underwhelming performances. Viewers cited the lack of depth in storytelling and called it a wasted opportunity for a potentially powerful political drama.
The film’s IMDb rating fluctuated between 7.2 and 5.0, stabilizing at 7.5 by the end of its first Saturday.
- Occupancy Rate (India) Average: 7.38%
- Best-performing City: Chennai at just 12% occupancy
- Shows in India: 6,413
- Delhi NCR alone: 1,600+ shows
👀 OTT Buzz & Star Cast
With theatre footfalls declining, fans are now eagerly awaiting the OTT release of Sikandar. Though the platform and release date are yet to be announced, expectations are that a digital premiere could happen within a month.
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan Films, Sikandar stars Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar in key roles.
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