Salman Khan’s Sikandar Declared a Box Office Flop
Salman Khan’s much-anticipated 2025 release Sikandar has been declared a box office disappointment, despite its promising start. Directed by AR Murugadoss and released on March 30, 2025, the action thriller failed to maintain momentum beyond its opening weekend.
Box Office Performance
Sikandar opened strong with an impressive ₹30.06 crore on its first day in India, making it Salman Khan's seventh-highest opening day grosser. The film collected approximately ₹90 crore in its first week, but the pace slowed significantly in the following days. Its total domestic net collection stood at around ₹108 crore, while the worldwide gross reached approximately ₹174 crore.
Despite these numbers, the film fell short of expectations, especially considering its reported ₹200 crore budget.
Competition and Reception
The film faced stiff competition from Sunny Deol’s Jaat, which outperformed Sikandar in several key markets. Critics also contributed to the film's decline, citing a weak storyline, underwhelming visuals, and a lack of originality. Publications like The Indian Express and Hindustan Times criticized the film for its incoherent plot and uninspired direction.
Final Verdict
Given the high production costs and underwhelming audience response, Sikandar has been labeled a commercial failure. While it began with promise, the film ultimately struggled to deliver both critically and commercially, marking a rare miss for Salman Khan at the box office.
