Salman Khan, who previously had no difficulty in achieving the 100 crore milestone with his films, has encountered significant challenges in reaching this benchmark in the post-pandemic landscape. His most recent film, Sikandar, experienced similar difficulties, only crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark after its second Sunday in theaters. In an effort to rejuvenate his acting career, it seems that Salman Khan is on the verge of finalizing a deal for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2.

Has Salman Khan signed Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2?

There is considerable speculation surrounding Salman Khan's meetings with screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad regarding the sequel to Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Even more thrilling is the news that director Kabir Khan is also involved, and they may have finally identified a script that meets the high standards set by the original film. It is important to highlight that Vijayendra Prasad has confirmed the script for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 is complete and that he intends to meet with Salman to advance the project. Given the current developments, it appears that the film is progressing well and entering the pre-production phase.

Salman Khan's post-pandemic releases

Salman Khan was among the first major stars, following Akshay Kumar, to take the risk of releasing a film in theaters during a time when audiences were hesitant to attend due to COVID-19 concerns. He initiated this trend with Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, which was made available in both theaters and on OTT platforms. Unfortunately, the film did not perform well in theaters as audiences were reluctant to venture out. However, it did bring joy to his fans, who were eager to see him on screen after the pandemic.

Prior to Sikandar, Salman Khan generated excitement with his previous Eid release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Originally titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, this ensemble film featured Salman alongside Pooja Hegde. Their on-screen chemistry continues to be celebrated and is available for streaming with an OTTplay Premium subscription.

Was Salman Khan a victim of bad marketing with Sikandar? Decoded

Numerous observers have noted that Salman Khan fell victim to ineffective marketing strategies regarding his recent Eid release, Sikandar. The actor altered the film's release plan, resulting in delays until the last moment. Initially, there was considerable buzz surrounding the trailer, but it was only unveiled a week prior to the film's debut. Additionally, while other actors typically capitalize on the weekend leading up to a major holiday, Sikandar opted to focus solely on a single day before Eid. This strategy proved unsuccessful, as Salman's film, which could have potentially grossed Rs. 100 crore in its opening weekend, was limited to just one day to achieve that target, creating significant pressure. Compounding the issue, eager fans leaked Sikandar a mere 24 hours before its theatrical release, likely due to their anticipation for a traditional Friday launch and their desire to view the film regardless. These elements contributed to the disappointing performance of Sikandar, which barely managed to enter the Rs. 100 crore club by the second Sunday after its release. Conversely, Salman and Kabir Khan have a successful partnership, having previously collaborated on Ek Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Therefore, if Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 is indeed produced, it could prove to be a transformative project for Khan, providing a much-needed boost to his career.

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