Sikandar's Box Office Earnings Day 2: Salman Khan Movie Grows on Eid Despite Poor Critiques, Gathers Rs...
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BOLLYWOOD'S EID SHOT FAILURE
Sikandar, the much-anticipated action spectacle starring Salman Khan, crashed and burned at the box office on Eid 2025, raking in a paltry Rs 29 crore despite harsh reviews from both audiences and critics. The social media echo chamber echoes with disgruntled Salman Khan fans expressing their disappointment. The film, directed by AR Murugadoss and co-starring the sultry Rashmika Mandanna, left a sour taste among audiences, with some even labeling it as a "complete cringe-fest" and the most outdated film in recent memory.
A Fizzling Fiasco
Amidst high expectations and a massive budget of ₹200 crore, Sikandar kicked off its global release a day ahead of Eid 2025. Unfortunately, it failed to outshine Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava on its opening day, grossing a meager Rs 35.47 crore in India. However, the film saw some growth on its second day, thanks to the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, earning an additional Rs 39.37 crore, bringing its two-day domestic collections to a humbling Rs 74.84 crore gross.
The Rotten Tomatoes of Bollywood
Critics and audiences have been brutal in their condemnation of Sikandar, citing the film's tired, clichéd narrative, illogical plot twists, and uninspiring narrative structure. The action sequences, while occasionally acceptable, lack originality and are often overshadowed by slow-motion shots and an uninspiring background score. Salman Khan delivers his typical larger-than-life performance, but the film seems to be a half-hearted attempt to recreate the success of Jawan or Ghajini, with disjointed pacing and excessive subplots. Rashmika Mandanna, with her expressive performance, and Sharman Joshi's understated supporting role stand out as the highlights of an otherwise dim production.
The Fan Turned Foe
The disappointment of the general audience is further reflected in the disapproving comments of Salman Khan fans on social media. Their once unwavering loyalty to the superstar has been tested, as his recent films like Radhe, Race 3, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan have struggled to win over the masses. Fans are now clamoring for Salman Khan's return to form, hoping that Sikandar was nothing more than a minor setback.
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Sikandar is the brainchild of director AR Murugadoss, who has left his indelible mark on Tamil cinema with films like Thuppakki, Darbar, and Spyder. His Bollywood debut, Ghajini, in 2008 was a monumental success. Other than Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, the film also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Smita Patil, Kishore, and Jatin Sarna, as well as being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, whose last collaboration with Salman Khan was the blockbuster Kick in 2014.
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- Despite the massive budget of Rs 200 crore, Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, disappointingly earned only Rs 29 crore on its Eid 2025 release, with fans expressing their disapproval on WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
- The Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer, which also features Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Smita Patil, Kishore, and Jatin Sarna, was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, best known for their collaboration on the blockbuster Kick in 2014.
- The crore-club films of 2025, such as Chhaava and L2 Empuraan, outperformed Sikandar at the Indian box office, leaving critics and audiences labeling it as an outdated and uninspiring film.
- In the cinemas-and-tv entertainment sector, the movies-and-tv platform is abuzz with negative reviews about Sikandar, citing its tired narrative, illogical plot twists, and unoriginal action sequences as the main reasons for its failure.
- Fans of Salman Khan are hoping that his recent box office struggles, including Sikandar, are only temporary setbacks, and that he will soon regain his form in future cinematic endeavors, maybe even returning to the level of success he achieved with movies like Jawan or Ghajini.
