Salman Khan's Sikandar has made its debut in theaters, yet the excitement surrounding it is not as pronounced as with his previous films. Several factors have led to Sikandar underperforming relative to expectations, indicating that this is yet another missed opportunity for the superstar. The film has only surpassed a quarter of the Rs. 100 crore milestone, and maintaining momentum may prove challenging for various reasons.

Here's looking at everything that went wrong with Sikandar...

Sikandar Box Office collection day 1

Salman Khan's film Sikandar has generated Rs. 26 crore at the Box Office on its opening day, as reported by Sacnilk. This figure falls short of the Rs. 31 crore earned by Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava on its first day. Consequently, Sikandar represents a significant missed opportunity for Salman Khan in several respects. It had the potential to be the top opener of 2025, but various factors have prevented it from achieving that status.

Not the best movie of 2025

Sikandar has not received rave reviews. In fact, the movie has been bashed by most. Even Salman's biggest fans could barely save the film in such a situation.

Sunday release

Salman Khan's most significant gamble was the decision to launch his film on a Sunday, just before Eid. This choice resulted in a missed opportunity, as films released on Fridays typically benefit from audiences attending theaters after work on Friday evening and extending their outings into Saturday. In the case of "Sikandar," Salman placed considerable emphasis on the opening day, which ultimately did not yield the anticipated results.

The drop in night footfalls

Due to the film's release on a Sunday, coupled with the fact that not everyone has a holiday during Eid, Sikandar lost a significant opportunity. Potential viewers who may have wished to see the movie did not attend the theaters that evening. Although the following day is Eid, it is ultimately a Monday, a typical working day. Consequently, many individuals chose not to attend the night screenings, which likely would have occurred on Friday and Saturday.

The surge in ticket prices

As the price of a single movie ticket reaches Rs. 2200, audiences are becoming increasingly discerning about the value of such an expenditure, especially in the era of OTT platforms. The high cost of Sikandar tickets contributed to its failure to sell out since advance bookings began. Additionally, many potential viewers may have presumed that the film would premiere on Friday, which hindered their ability to attend the Sunday release.

Sikandar leaked hours before release

Trade experts indicate that piracy has resulted in significant losses for Sikandar. The film was widely accessible online, and before the producers could address the issue, many viewers had already streamed it illegally, exacerbating the financial impact on Salman Khan's project. The current anticipation revolves around whether, as Salman has suggested, his film can indeed reach the Rs. 200 crore milestone. Our speculation is as valid as yours.

Are you looking forward to watching Sikandar in theaters next Friday? In the meantime, you can enjoy Salman Khan's previous Eid release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, from the comfort of your home with an OTTplay Premium subscription. Enjoy your streaming!

Read Also: Salman Khan’s Sikandar Underwhelms on Day 1, Fails to Surpass Jawan & L2 Empuraan

Get the latest Bollywood entertainment news, trending celebrity news, latest celebrity news, new movie reviews, latest entertainment news, latest Bollywood news, and Bollywood celebrity fashion & style updates!

HOW DID YOU LIKE THIS ARTICLE? CHOOSE YOUR EMOTICON!