Salman Khan's action film, 'Sikander,' enjoyed a bumper Eid opening, but despite breaking some records, it failed to secure a place in the top 10 highest-grossing films. Let's examine the earnings and overall performance of the film.
Entertainment Desk: Salman Khan's much-anticipated film, 'Sikander,' was expected to have a phenomenal box office opening, but it failed to make a significant splash on its opening day. While the film's earnings saw a surge on Eid, it didn't manage to secure a place among the year's top 10 highest-grossing opening day films.
'Sikander's' Second-Day Earnings?
Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, 'Sikander' stars Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna. Despite considerable fan anticipation, the film's box office numbers fell short of expectations.
• Day 1 Earnings: ₹26 crore
• Day 2 Earnings: ₹29 crore (according to initial Sacnilk figures)
• Total Earnings (two days): ₹55 crore
While the film benefited from the Eid holiday, it failed to set any major records.
'Sikander' Not Among Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films
Although 'Sikander' earned ₹55 crore in two days, it didn't make it into the list of Indian films that created a box office storm on their second day.
• 'Pathaan' – ₹68 crore
• 'Animal' – ₹58.37 crore
• 'Tiger 3' – ₹58 crore
• 'Pushpa 2' – ₹56.9 crore
• 'K.G.F: Chapter 2' – ₹46.79 crore
• 'Jawan' – ₹46.23 crore
• 'Gadar 2' – ₹43.08 crore
• 'Singham Again' – ₹42.5 crore
• 'Baahubali 2' – ₹40.5 crore
• 'Fighter' – ₹39.5 crore
Will 'Sikander' Recover its Costs?
The film's budget is reportedly around ₹200 crore, and even with ₹55 crore earned in two days, it hasn't even recovered half its cost.
• The film received a lower-than-expected response despite the Sunday and Eid holiday.
• To become a hit, the film needs to show significant growth at the box office in the coming days.
• 'Sikander's' performance during the weekdays will determine whether it becomes a superhit or a flop.
What's Next?
All eyes are now on 'Sikander's' weekday performance. Word-of-mouth is crucial for Salman Khan films, and if audiences enjoy the film, its earnings could see a boost. However, if the film's business continues on this trend, it may underperform compared to Salman Khan's previous films.
