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Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Sees Sharp Decline After Crossing ₹200 Crore Worldwide

Despite a strong opening and surpassing ₹200 crore globally, the film's weekday collections have plummeted to record lows, highlighting challenges for star-driven Bollywood projects.

Overview

  • Sikandar, Salman Khan's latest action film, recorded its lowest single-day earnings on Day 11, collecting just ₹1.19 crore in India.
  • The film has crossed the ₹200 crore mark globally, but its domestic collections stand at ₹106.94 crore after 11 days of release.
  • Critics have labeled Sikandar as Salman Khan's weakest film, yet its initial success underscores his enduring box office appeal.
  • The film marks the first collaboration between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna and AR Murugadoss' return to Hindi cinema after 17 years.
  • Sikandar's performance has reignited discussions about the sustainability of big-budget, star-driven films in an era increasingly favoring content-driven cinema.