Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Struggles to Recover Costs as Box Office Earnings Decline

The high-budget action-drama has grossed ₹169.78 crore worldwide in five days but faces financial and critical setbacks, including piracy and canceled screenings.

The film has earned ₹169.78 crore worldwide in five days but remains far from its ₹200 crore budget, with lifetime earnings projected at ₹110-120 crore.
Negative reviews and declining audience turnout have resulted in canceled screenings in cities like Surat, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Indore.
Director AR Murugadoss admitted to altering the script to cater to Salman Khan's fan base, raising questions about creative compromises in star-driven projects.
Industry analysts are debating the viability of traditional star-driven Bollywood films as audience preferences shift toward content-focused narratives.
Despite underperforming, 'Sikandar' has surpassed the lifetime box office collections of Tamil film 'Dragon' and Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force.'