Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's highly anticipated film, Sikander, has made a spectacular theatrical debut. Director A.R. Murugadoss, returning to Hindi cinema after 17 years, has created a sensation. Salman Khan's film proved to be a blockbuster on its opening day.
Entertainment: Salman Khan's most anticipated film, 'Sikander,' has been released. Director A.R. Murugadoss, who previously made a splash in Hindi cinema with Ghajini, has returned to Bollywood after 17 years with 'Sikander.' The film is performing exceptionally well at the box office. On its first day, it even surpassed the Malayalam film 'L2 Empuraan' in box office collections. Positive audience response suggests further growth in the film's collections is expected.
Record First-Day Collection
According to box office reports, Sikander earned a net of ₹30.6 crore in India on its opening day. The film also collected ₹10 crore internationally. Thus, the film's worldwide gross collection reached ₹46.49 crore on its first day. This b comeback by Salman Khan has delighted fans.
Empuraan Suffers Setback: Collections Decline
The Malayalam film L2 Empuraan, which had been dominating the domestic and worldwide box office for the previous four days, slowed down after the release of Sikander. On its fourth day, L2 Empuraan's domestic collection was ₹14 crore, while its worldwide gross collection stood at ₹38 crore. Released on March 27th, L2 Empuraan had crossed ₹100 crore in worldwide collections within 48 hours. The film has now grossed a total of ₹174.35 crore worldwide, with its Indian business nearing ₹35 crore.
Empuraan Overshadowed by Sikander
Sikander's first-day collection proves that Salman Khan's star power remains undiminished. Fans celebrated the film's release in theaters with dances and fireworks. The film has also generated tremendous buzz on social media. While Mohanlal's L2 Empuraan had impressive earnings in its first four days, its momentum slowed after Sikander's release. This blockbuster entry by Salman Khan has challenged this big-budget project from Malayalam cinema.
L2 Empuraan was considered one of the highest-grossing films of 2025, but Sikander's phenomenal opening has changed the equation. It remains to be seen how the box office performance of both films will fare in the coming days. Will Sikander maintain its dominance, or will Empuraan regain momentum?
