Sikandar’s Box Office Blitz: Salman Khan’s Eid Release Storms Past ₹100 Crore in Two Days.

Salman Khan’s latest action thriller, Sikandar, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, has made a remarkable impact at the worldwide box office. Released on March 30, 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr, the film has swiftly entered the coveted ₹100 crore club within just two days. This achievement underscores Salman Khan’s enduring appeal and the film’s mass attraction.​

Box Office Performance in India

On its opening day, Sikandar garnered a net collection of ₹30.06 crore in India. The momentum continued on the second day with earnings of ₹33.36 crore net, bringing the two-day total to ₹63.42 crore net. In terms of gross figures, the domestic collection stands at approximately ₹74.83 crore. This performance positions Sikandar as the third-highest Bollywood grosser of 2025, following Chhaava and Sky Force.​

Overseas Box Office Performance

Internationally, Sikandar has shown a commendable performance by collecting ₹31.05 crore gross over two days. This figure surpasses the overseas collections of other major 2025 releases. For instance, Chhaava accumulated ₹19 crore gross in its first two days overseas, while Sky Force managed only ₹5 crore gross in the same period. Notably, Sky Force concluded its overseas run with a lifetime collection of ₹15 crore gross, a figure that Sikandar nearly doubled within just two days.​

Worldwide Box Office Collection

Combining domestic and international earnings, Sikandar has achieved a worldwide gross of ₹105.88 crore in its initial two days. The breakdown is as follows:​

• India Net: ₹63.42 crore​
• India Gross: ₹74.83 crore​
• Overseas Gross: ₹31.05 crore​
• Worldwide Gross: ₹105.88 crore​

This swift entry into the ₹100 crore club marks Sikandar as the third Bollywood film of 2025 to achieve this milestone, following Chhaava and Sky Force.​

Comparative Analysis: Sikandar vs. Sky Force

Sky Force, featuring Akshay Kumar, was released on January 24, 2025, and amassed a worldwide gross ranging between ₹144 crore and ₹168.88 crore over its theatrical run. Given Sikandar‘s robust opening, it is poised to surpass Sky Force‘s lifetime collection within the next few days, potentially securing its position as the second-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025.​

Critical Reception

Despite its commercial success, Sikandar has received predominantly negative reviews from critics. Bollywood Hungama rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, citing a weak script and erratic direction as drawbacks. India Today echoed similar sentiments, describing the film as “exhausting and a bit dated,” awarding it 2 out of 5 stars. The Times of India also gave a 2 out of 5 rating, pointing out that the story and narrative were significant letdowns. Hindustan Times and NDTV India both rated the film 2 out of 5, criticizing its lack of coherence and unimaginative contrivances. Pinkvilla and The Indian Express were also critical, with ratings of 2 and 1.5 out of 5, respectively, highlighting the film’s failure to deliver as a mass entertainer and its lack of novelty.​

Conclusion

Sikandar‘s impressive box office performance within its initial days highlights the strong fan base and star power of Salman Khan. While the film’s commercial success is evident, the mixed critical reception suggests a disparity between audience enthusiasm and critical appraisal. As Sikandar continues its theatrical run, it remains to be seen how it will fare in the coming weeks and whether it will sustain its momentum to become one of the year’s top grossers.​

Note: All box office figures are approximate and subject to change as more data becomes available.