Salman Khan's "Sikandar" enjoyed a b box office opening despite mixed critical reception. While collections dipped slightly on Wednesday after earning ₹30.6 crore on its first day, the film has surpassed Allu Arjun's "Pushpa: The Rise" in a significant way. Let's find out which record it broke.
Sikandar VS Pushpa: Salman Khan's Eid release, "Sikandar," is performing exceptionally well at the box office. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, audience love is propelling it to new heights. On its fourth day, the film broke a major record previously held by Allu Arjun's blockbuster, "Pushpa: The Rise." "Sikandar" had already surpassed "KGF 2"'s record, and now it has outperformed "Pushpa" on its fourth day. Let's discover which significant record Salman's action thriller has achieved.
"Sikandar" Makes a Big Splash in Four Days
"Sikandar" generated impressive earnings during its first three days, maintaining its dominance at the box office. The film's opening day collection created a sensation due to its Eid release. Although a slight dip in collections was observed on the fourth day, it still managed to shatter a major record held by "Pushpa."
• Day 1 Collection: ₹30.6 crore
• Day 4 Collection: ₹9.75 crore
• Total Earnings so far: ₹84.25 crore
Allu Arjun's "Pushpa: The Rise," released in 2021, was also well-received in Hindi. However, "Pushpa" earned only ₹3.7 crore on its fourth day, while Salman's "Sikandar" amassed ₹9.75 crore, thus breaking the record.
"Sikandar" Eyes "Pushpa"'s Lifetime Collection
"Sikandar" is poised to break not one, but two significant records held by "Pushpa."
• "Pushpa: The Rise" Lifetime Hindi Collection: ₹104 crore
• "Sikandar"'s Collection so far: ₹84.25 crore
• Amount needed to break the record: ₹16 crore
If "Sikandar" continues its momentum, it might surpass "Pushpa"'s lifetime Hindi collection within the next one or two days.
"Sikandar"'s Triumph at the Box Office Despite Criticism
The film received mixed reviews from critics, but its star power and audience appeal have firmly established it at the box office.
• The pairing of Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna is being appreciated.
• The action and masala entertainment have drawn audiences to theaters.
• The film also benefited from its Eid release.
However, it will be interesting to see if "Sikandar" maintains its earning pace in the coming days.
Will "Sikandar" Become the Next Blockbuster?
Salman Khan's "Sikandar" has already broken several major records even before entering the ₹100 crore club. The next target is to surpass "Pushpa"'s lifetime collection. If the film continues its current trajectory, it could become the biggest Eid 2024 hit. Will Salman Khan's film enter the ₹200 crore club? It will be exciting to watch.
