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Sikandar Struggles to Recover Costs Despite Approaching ₹200 Crore Milestone

The Salman Khan-led action-drama faces declining collections, mixed reviews, and piracy challenges, highlighting Bollywood's shifting dynamics.

Sikandar box office collection day 7: Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna are the lead pair in the AR Murugadoss film.
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Overview

  • Sikandar has earned ₹178.16 crore worldwide in six days and is expected to cross ₹200 crore by the end of its first week.
  • The film has become the fifth-highest-grossing movie of 2025 but remains far from recovering its ₹200 crore budget.
  • Critical reception has been lukewarm, with audiences and reviewers criticizing the film's weak storyline and outdated direction.
  • Box office collections in India have been disappointing, with the film earning ₹97.03 crore net domestically in its first week.
  • External challenges, including piracy and canceled screenings, have further hindered Sikandar’s financial performance.