Sikandar box office collection day 5: Salman Khan’s film struggles to cross Rs 100 crore milestone

Sikandar box office collection day 5

Salman Khan’s much-anticipated Eid release, Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, is yet to hit the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office after five days. Despite the superstar’s massive fan following and the festive release window, the film has received a lukewarm response from both audiences and critics.

According to box office tracking website Sacnilk, Sikandar has collected Rs 89.32 crore net in India so far. On its fifth day, the film earned an estimated Rs 5.07 crore, which marks a significant drop compared to its opening numbers. Though this figure surpasses Salman’s previous Eid release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which made Rs 82.15 crore in five days, the current trend indicates the film is underperforming compared to expectations.

The global gross collections reportedly stand at Rs 158.5 crore, but the domestic response remains subdued. One of the reasons being cited is the film’s inability to generate strong word-of-mouth. Critics and viewers have pointed out the film’s lack of novelty and inconsistent storytelling. Murugadoss himself acknowledged during a press interaction that he had to compromise on the script to cater to the fan base and commercial expectations. “When you are working with superstars, you cannot be 100 percent true to the script,” he said, highlighting the balancing act between creative integrity and mass appeal.

Sikandar revolves around a man’s fight against a corrupt politician and his spoiled son, a storyline that seemed promising but hasn’t managed to resonate widely. The film’s release on a Sunday further impacted its momentum, as it missed out on the usual Friday-Saturday weekend spike that benefits most theatrical releases.

With high expectations riding on a Salman Khan-Eid combo, the film’s single-digit daily earnings by day five have raised questions about its sustainability in the coming weeks. While there’s still a chance for a turnaround, especially with the weekend approaching, the current trend suggests Sikandar may fall short of becoming the blockbuster it was envisioned to be.

For now, all eyes are on whether the film can manage a strong comeback during its first full weekend, or if it will quietly exit the race without crossing the crucial Rs 100 crore mark in India.