Key Points
- Salman Khan’s latest movie, ‘Sikandar’, released on March 30, 2024, during the festive weekend of Eid.
- Despite a promising start, the movie’s box office numbers are underwhelming compared to Salman’s previous releases.
- Opening collection stood at Rs 26 crore, with a slight growth on Day 2 (Eid) reaching Rs 29 crore.
- Collections dropped significantly to Rs 19.5 crore on Day 3 and Rs 6.52 crore by Day 4 evening.
- The film’s total earnings so far: Rs 81.02 crore.
- ‘Sikandar’ has been replaced by other films in several theatres across India.
Box Office Breakdown
Day 1: Opening Sunday
- The movie opened with Rs 26 crore at the domestic box office.
- While this is a decent start, it fell short of the opening numbers for Salman’s earlier blockbusters like Tiger 3 and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Day 2: Eid Monday
- Eid brought some growth, with collections rising to Rs 29 crore.
- Despite being a festive day, the numbers didn’t live up to expectations for a Salman Khan Eid release.
Day 3: Post-Eid Tuesday
- The movie saw a 32% dip in collections, earning Rs 19.5 crore.
- The decline suggests mixed word-of-mouth and competition from newer releases.
Day 4: Wednesday Performance
- ‘Sikandar’ collected Rs 6.52 crore by Wednesday evening.
- Trade experts predict the movie’s total for the day may just reach a double-digit figure by nightfall.
Total Collection So Far
- The cumulative earnings of the film by Day 4 stand at Rs 81.02 crore.
- Industry analysts predict the film may touch Rs 100 crore on its fifth day, a significant delay for an Eid release from Salman Khan.
Challenges Faced by ‘Sikandar’
- Underwhelming Box Office Performance: Compared to Salman’s blockbuster records, ‘Sikandar’ has had a lukewarm performance.
- Theatre Replacements: The movie is being replaced in cinemas with other movies like The Diplomat and Gujarati films (All The Best Pandya) in Surat and Ahmedabad.
- Limited Success in Select Regions: In Mumbai single-screen theatres like Gaiety and Galaxy, Sikandar has performed better, managing to replace ‘L2 Empuraan’ in several shows.
FAQs
1. How has ‘Sikandar’ performed compared to Salman Khan’s previous movies?
Though ‘Sikandar’ opened decently, its collections have been underwhelming when compared to Salman’s past Eid releases like Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Tiger 3.
2. Is ‘Sikandar’ expected to be a hit?
The film’s performance is being labeled lukewarm by trade experts. While it may cross the Rs 100 crore mark, the timeline for achieving this milestone is slow for a Salman Khan film.
3. Why is ‘Sikandar’ facing competition in theatres?
Other scheduled releases and regional hits like Gujarati films have started replacing Sikandar in some parts of India, indicating lukewarm audience interest.
4. What are the regional trends for the film?
Regions like Mumbai single-screen theatres have shown relatively better performance, while cities like Surat and Ahmedabad have moved to regional films.
5. What are the chances of the movie becoming a blockbuster?
While Sikandar holds potential, its slower-than-expected numbers and competition make it unlikely to be a blockbuster on the level of Salman’s earlier hits.
This was a fun one as I navigated through the delicate highs and lows of ‘Sikandar’s journey so far. The analysis stays incomplete without more updates on Day 5 and beyond. What could we add next? Regional trends, possibly? Let’s keep this rolling as the story develops!
