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2w ago

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Struggles as Box Office Earnings Plummet in Second Week

Despite crossing ₹200 crore globally, the big-budget action-thriller faces declining domestic collections and mixed reviews, raising concerns for Bollywood's star-driven projects.

Sikandar worldwide box office collection day 11: Rashmika Mandanna and Salman Khan in a still from the film.
Sikandar box office collection day 12: Salman Khan plays the titular character in the film.

Overview

  • Sikandar's domestic box office collections have stagnated at ₹106.94 crore by day 11, with daily earnings showing a significant decline.
  • The film has crossed the ₹200 crore mark worldwide, but its underwhelming domestic performance raises questions about its financial success given its ₹200 crore budget.
  • Mixed reviews have criticized AR Murugadoss' direction and Rashmika Mandanna's performance, impacting the film's reception despite Salman Khan's star power.
  • Sikandar faces strong competition from Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan, which has maintained steady box office momentum.
  • The film's performance has reignited discussions about the sustainability of high-budget Bollywood films in the face of evolving audience preferences and market competition.