Despite a powerful ensemble cast and action-packed premise, AR Murugadoss’ directorial fails to regain momentum in its third week.
📅 Date: April 18, 2025 Salman Khan’s Sikandar, once touted as one of the biggest action spectacles of the year, continues its downward spiral at the box office. On Day 19 (April 17), the film earned a mere ₹15 lakh, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹109.9 crore, as per industry tracker Sacnilk.
The film recorded a 6.11% Hindi occupancy across theatres — a clear indication that the buzz has now all but faded, and Sikandar is showing no signs of revival.
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💰 Sikandar Box Office Summary (India)
- Day 19 (April 17): ₹15 lakh
- Total (19 Days): ₹109.9 crore
- Language: Hindi
- Occupancy (Day 19): 6.11%
🎬 About the Film
- Title: Sikandar
- Director: AR Murugadoss
- Production Houses: SKF, Lyca Productions
- Genre: Action-Drama
- Lead Cast:
- Salman Khan as Sanjay Rajkot
- Rashmika Mandanna as Saisri Rajkot
- Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar (Supporting roles)
📉 Box Office Outlook
Despite a strong start and a patriotic action theme, Sikandar has underperformed compared to other big-ticket releases in 2025 like Chhaava and Kesari Chapter 2. The film’s drop in earnings is particularly stark when compared to Salman Khan’s previous hits like Gadar 2 and Tiger 3.
Analysts believe the film’s lack of emotional depth, weak music appeal, and limited family viewership have contributed to its muted long-term success.
🎞️ Director’s Dream Come True
At the trailer launch, director AR Murugadoss shared a nostalgic moment from his early days:
“I once sneaked into Prasad Studios just to watch a shoot. I saw Sridevi and then, combing his hair — Salman Sir. I was thrown out after 20 minutes, but I told myself that one day I would direct him. Years later, it finally happened with Sikandar.”
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