Salman Khan’s latest action drama, Sikandar, is struggling at the domestic box office. On Day 5, the film earned just Rs 5.75 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 90 crore. Despite a global earning of Rs 158.5 crore, the film is facing a steep decline in audience turnout.
Sikandar’s Box Office Journey
Sikandar had a strong opening, earning Rs 26 crore on Sunday and a boost to Rs 29 crore on Eid. However, collections started dropping—Rs 19.5 crore on Tuesday, Rs 9.75 crore on Wednesday, and now, Thursday’s low of Rs 5.75 crore. With an overall 8.24% occupancy rate, the film risks being one of Salman Khan’s lower-grossing ventures.
Producers' Claims vs. Actual Numbers
While trade analysts report sluggish domestic figures, producers claim Sikandar has grossed Rs 158.5 crore worldwide. Their numbers suggest:
Day 1: Rs 35.47 crore (India) + Rs 19.25 crore (Overseas)
Day 2 (Eid Boost): Rs 39.37 crore (India) + Rs 11.80 crore (Overseas)
Day 3 & 4: Rs 35.26 crore and Rs 17.35 crore globally
Despite these figures, audience response remains lukewarm, with only 4.74% morning show occupancy and a slight rise to 10.68% at night.
Can Sikandar Recover?
With competition from films like Chhaava, which is nearing Rs 600 crore, Sikandar needs a strong weekend to cross the Rs 100 crore domestic mark. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film follows Sanjay "Sikandar" Rajkot (Salman Khan), a feared leader entangled in a revenge battle with Minister Rakesh Pradhan (Sathyaraj).
Despite its star-studded cast, including Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sanjay Kapoor, the film’s performance remains uncertain. Salman Khan recently commented on the need for better storytelling in Bollywood, emphasizing that audiences expect engaging narratives, not just star power.
Final Thoughts
With crucial days ahead, Sikandar needs a strong push to sustain itself at the box office. Stay tuned to Filmibeat.live for more updates on Sikandar World Wide Collection Day 5 and beyond!
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