Advance Bookings Are Disappointing – Only 5 Crores from 17,000 Shows The film has been available for advance booking for four days, and the outcome is disheartening: a mere 5 crores from 17,000 shows. Consider this for a moment. A Salman Khan film, featuring one of India's most prominent stars, has only achieved 5 crores in advance ticket sales. To illustrate the situation, even a regional film or a low-budget Bollywood production could generate better figures. This is a significant warning sign. Sikandar avoided the conventional Friday release, likely to maintain appearances after realizing that the opening day earnings would have barely reached 15 crores, which is an absurdly low amount for a film with a budget of 200 crores.

Salman Khan's Age Is Showing – He Appears Outdated Approaching 60, Salman Khan's reign as the leading action hero has come to an end. His physical prowess has diminished, and his performances have become increasingly monotonous. The emotionally resonant days of Bajrangi Bhaijaan are behind us; we are now left with the same clichéd action sequences that fail to resonate with audiences. His acting has become as antiquated as the scripts he continues to accept. Frankly, Salman is no longer the box-office powerhouse he once was.

The Music? A Complete Failure Pritam was expected to elevate this film with his musical talent, but the songs have turned out to be a total failure. Tracks like Zohra Jabin, Bam Bam Bhole, and Sikandar Naache have not only failed to make it onto the charts but have also faded from public awareness. They lack any significant impact, and the music for Sikandar is already being deemed a considerable letdown. There is little discussion about it, and it is not being listened to. A Salman Khan film with a lackluster soundtrack? That spells trouble ahead.

A Lackluster and Repetitive Film from Murugadoss Director A.R. Murugadoss has managed to produce a film that feels like a lackluster and recycled version of his earlier successes (such as Ghajini and Holiday), as well as Salman Khan's previous missteps like Jai Ho. It seems as though elements from his most successful action films were blended together, only to be presented with an outdated narrative. If Sikandar were a dish, it would resemble a tasteless, reheated meal. The film fails to offer anything fresh, and audiences are not deceived by the use of worn-out plots and uninspired action sequences.

Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Recovery Appears to Be a Distant Dream Following the disappointment of Chandu Champion, producer Sajid Nadiadwala now finds himself grappling with the challenges posed by Sikandar. With advance ticket sales plummeting, Nadiadwala is bracing for another significant financial setback. Compounding the issue is the negative social media sentiment surrounding the film, which is already labeling Sikandar as a poor imitation of superior works. The timing of the film's release could not be worse, as the industry is currently focused on the rising prominence of South Indian stars. Sikandar is ill-equipped to compete in this evolving cinematic landscape.

The Unavoidable Downfall With all indicators suggesting impending failure, Sikandar is on a trajectory toward disaster. The opening weekend is projected to barely reach 30 crores at most—a disheartening figure for a film of this magnitude. After Eid, the film's prospects will be grim, as it will likely experience a significant drop in attendance during the weekdays. Regardless of the film's quality, it is already facing a steep decline, and Sikandar will probably struggle to achieve even a break-even point.

Salman Khan's dominance in the box office appears to be approaching its conclusion. This period will be remembered as a pivotal moment—when the once-revered Khan of Bollywood lost his significance. Eid 2025 is set to be a disappointing occasion for Salman’s supporters, as Sikandar is destined for failure, and this outcome seems inevitable.

It is a harsh reality, but Sikandar represents a 200 crore disaster, and there seems to be no remedy for its fate.

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