Sikandar Box office Collection Day 9

 Sikandar Box office Collection Day 9

Salman Khan's latest action-thriller, "Sikandar," directed by A.R. Murugadoss and featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal, was released on March 30, 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr. The film opened to mixed reviews and has experienced fluctuating box office performance over its initial nine days.

Box Office Performance:

Day 1: The film debuted with a domestic collection of ₹26 crore. ​

Day 2: Collections increased to ₹29 crore. ​

Day 3: The film earned ₹19.5 crore. ​Prabhat Khabar+1The Times of India+1

Day 4: Collections dropped to ₹9.75 crore. ​

Day 5: The film garnered ₹6 crore. ​

Day 6: Earnings were ₹3.75 crore. ​

Day 7: The film collected ₹1.53 crore. ​

Day 8: Collections saw a slight uptick to ₹2.92 crore, bringing the total to ₹100 crore. 

Day 9: Official figures for Day 9 have not been released as of April 7, 2025.​

Despite a strong opening, "Sikandar" experienced a significant decline in collections during the weekdays. The film crossed the ₹100 crore mark on its eighth day, making it Salman Khan's 18th film to achieve this milestone.

Critical Reception:

The film received predominantly negative reviews. Critics pointed out issues with the storyline, direction, and music. Gautam Batra of Pinkvilla rated it 2/5, stating that it "fails to deliver what it sets out to and hardly qualifies as mass entertaining cinema." Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 1.5/5, noting that the film "flounders spectacularly, failing to give us anything we haven’t seen before." ​

Production and Release:

Announced in February 2024, "Sikandar" marked the first collaboration between Salman Khan and director A.R. Murugadoss. Rashmika Mandanna was cast as the female lead in May 2024. With an estimated production budget of ₹200 crore, it stands as one of the most expensive Indian films to date. The film was released across more than 5,000 screens in India. ​

Salman Khan's Expectations:

Prior to the film's release, Salman Khan expressed confidence in its box office potential, predicting it would surpass ₹200 crore, stating, "Whether the film is good or bad, it will at least mint ₹100 crore." ​

Conclusion:

While "Sikandar" achieved the ₹100 crore milestone within its first eight days, the sharp decline in daily collections and unfavorable critical reception suggest challenges in maintaining momentum. The film's performance in the coming weeks will be crucial in determining its overall success and whether it meets the high expectations