Salman Khan's 'Sikander' Underperforms at the Box Office
Salman Khan's highly anticipated Eid release, 'Sikander,' which had a budget of ₹200 crore, has significantly underperformed at the box office. After 10 days of its release, the film has only managed to gross ₹105.60 crore, pushing it into the 'flop' category.
Sikander Box Office: The film, directed by AR Murugadoss and starring Salman Khan alongside Rashmika Mandanna, premiered on March 30th. Despite a b star cast and an Eid release, it failed to meet box office expectations.
Weak Opening, Earnings Shrink on Day 10
The film opened weakly, with its daily collections falling into single digits from the fourth day onwards. Initial reports for the second Tuesday (Day 10) reveal that 'Sikander' earned only ₹1.35 crore.
Total Earnings to Date
First Week Earnings: ₹90.25 crore
Day 6: ₹3.5 crore
Day 7: ₹4 crore
Day 8: ₹4.75 crore
Day 9: ₹1.75 crore
Day 10: ₹1.35 crore
Total 10-Day Earnings: ₹105.60 crore
Mixed Audience Response
'Sikander' received a mixed response from critics and audiences alike. Negative reviews targeting the storyline, screenplay, and action sequences have directly impacted its earnings.
₹200 Crore Budget, Dim Prospects
Made on a budget of approximately ₹200 crore, Salman Khan's film has only managed to reach about half its budget after 10 days. Given the current trend, recovering the budget seems improbable. The slow pace and weak word-of-mouth have led to the film being declared a box office flop.
