Overview

• Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss and starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, has accumulated ₹104.25 crore net in India by its ninth day of release.
• The film opened on March 30 with ₹26 crore on its first day and crossed the ₹100 crore mark by day 8, but weekday collections have since dropped significantly.
• Produced on a ₹200 crore budget, Sikandar’s earnings are raising concerns about the viability of big-budget Hindi films as it struggles to sustain momentum.
• Competitive releases like L2 Empuraan, which has nearly matched Sikandar’s domestic earnings, have further impacted its performance.
• The film’s underwhelming box office trajectory has reignited discussions about the changing dynamics of Bollywood and the sustainability of star-driven projects.