Sikandar Box Office Day 1: Salman Khan's Eid Release Opens with ₹30 Crore—Hit or Miss?

Salman Khan’s new movie Sikandar hit theaters on March 30, 2025, just before Eid. Fans had high hopes for this action-packed film, directed by AR Murugadoss. While many expected a grand opening, the movie collected around ₹30 crore on its first day. This has led to discussions about whether it is a hit or a miss at the box office.

A Slow Start for a Big Film

Despite Salman Khan’s star power, Sikandar had an average start. Most of his Eid releases in the past have done much better on their first day. Many trade experts expected the movie to earn at least ₹40 crore, but it fell short. The film made around ₹26 crore nett in India, but the producers claimed a slightly higher ₹30.6 crore.

How It Compares to Other Salman Khan Movies

If we look at Salman Khan’s past Eid releases, Sikandar’s opening is on the lower side. His 2016 film Sultan collected ₹36.54 crore on its first day, while Bajrangi Bhaijaan made ₹27.25 crore in 2015. Even his recent film Tiger 3 had a much bigger opening at ₹44.5 crore. Compared to these numbers, Sikandar has had a slow start.

Why Did Sikandar Have a Slow Opening?

Several reasons could have affected the film’s first-day performance. First, the reviews have been mixed. While some fans liked the action, others found the story average. Word of mouth is important for box office success, and if people are not excited, it can affect collections.

Another issue is piracy. Many films face this problem, and if people watch the movie online instead of in theaters, it reduces ticket sales. The movie also had low occupancy in cinemas, around 21.60%, which means many seats were empty. For a big Salman Khan film, this is unusual.

Will Sikandar Pick Up?

Even though the opening was not very strong, Sikandar still has a chance to do well. The Eid holidays will continue for a few days, and many people may go to theaters over the weekend. If the film gets good word-of-mouth, it could see a jump in collections. However, if it does not improve, it may struggle to become a big hit. The next few days will decide if Sikandar can turn things around and become a true box office success.