Bollywood fans are in for a treat as two big action-packed movies, Sikandar and Jaat, are set to hit theaters just 10 days apart. While Salman Khan is ready to set the box office on fire with Sikandar this Eid on March 30, Sunny Deol will arrive with Jaat on April 10. Interestingly, both films released their trailers just a day apart, creating a massive buzz among fans. But which film is leading in terms of numbers and anticipation? Let’s compare their stats!
Jaat vs Sikandar: Trailer Views Comparison
The trailer battle started when Salman Khan’s Sikandar dropped on Sunday, followed by Sunny Deol’s Jaat on Monday. Within the first 24 hours, the response was overwhelming for both films.
- Sikandar’s trailer stormed ahead with a massive 48 million views, making it 231% higher than Jaat.
- Jaat’s trailer managed to pull in 5 million views, which is still an impressive number.
- With these figures, Salman Khan’s Sikandar even entered the list of the top 10 most-viewed Bollywood trailers in 24 hours.
BookMyShow Popularity: Salman Khan vs Sunny Deol
Audience excitement can be judged by the number of likes a film gets on BookMyShow (BMS) before its release. Here’s how both films are faring:
- Sikandar is riding high with 8K likes on BMS.
- Jaat is slowly building its buzz with 2K likes.
- The gap is quite large, but as Jaat’s release date nears, we’ll check again to see if it catches up!
IMDb Anticipation Ranking
IMDb rankings reveal how eagerly audiences are waiting for a film. As of March 25, 6 PM, this is how both movies stand:
- Sikandar is the 1 most anticipated Indian film.
- Jaat currently sits at 14 but has the potential to climb up as the trailer gains more traction.
Box Office Predictions: Sikandar vs Jaat Opening Day
Opening day collections are a key indicator of a film’s success. Here’s what trade analysts are predicting:
- Sikandar is expected to cross ₹50 crore on Day 1, surpassing Salman’s previous film Tiger 3 (₹44.50 crore opening).
- Jaat, on the other hand, has a much lower expectation of around ₹12-13 crore on its first day.
- Sunny Deol’s last blockbuster, Gadar 2, opened at ₹40.10 crore, but Jaat might find it tough to reach that number.
About the Films
- Sikandar is directed by AR Murugadoss, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, and stars Salman Khan, Sathyaraj, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kajal Agarwal.
- Jaat is directed by Gopichand Malineni, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and features Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Viineet Kumar Singh.
Final Thoughts: Who’s Winning the Buzz Battle?
As of now, Sikandar is clearly leading in every aspect—trailer views, social media buzz, pre-release hype, and box office expectations. However, Sunny Deol’s Jaat might surprise us once its promotions ramp up closer to release.
Will Salman Khan continue his box office dominance, or will Sunny Deol deliver another blockbuster like Gadar 2? Let’s wait and watch!
Which film are you excited for? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
