Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 3: Salman Khan’s Film Faces Post-Eid Dip, Earns Rs 19.5 Crore

Major Drop in Earnings After Eid

Salman Khan’s Eid release, Sikandar, witnessed a significant decline in earnings after the festive holiday. On its third day, the film collected Rs 19.5 crore (net), according to reports from Sacnilk. This comes after a strong opening of Rs 26 crore on Sunday, followed by an increase on Eid with a collection of Rs 29 crore. Despite the initial momentum, Sikandar has now seen a sharp drop in its box office numbers.

Total Collection and Budget Analysis

In its first three days, Sikandar managed to accumulate Rs 74.5 crore. However, given its massive production budget of Rs 200 crore, the film still has a long way to go before becoming a box office success. While the numbers are impressive, they indicate that the movie needs sustained strong performance in the coming days to recover its costs.

Occupancy Rates on Day 3

According to Sacnilk, Sikandar saw varying occupancy rates throughout the day on April 1:

• Afternoon Shows: 18.91% occupancy
• Evening Shows: 25.99% occupancy
• Night Shows: 25.89% occupancy

These figures highlight a noticeable drop in audience turnout post-Eid, which may impact the film’s overall earnings trajectory.

Comparison with Pushpa 2

Despite its solid start, Sikandar is lagging behind Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated film, Pushpa 2, which has emerged as a box office juggernaut.

Let’s take a look at Pushpa 2’s numbers on its third day:

• Hindi Version (Day 3 Collection): Rs 73.5 crore
• Total Hindi Collection in Three Days: Rs 200.7 crore
• Day 1 Collection: Rs 70.3 crore
• Day 2 Collection: Rs 56.9 crore

Released on December 5, 2024, Pushpa 2 achieved these numbers despite not benefiting from a holiday release, making its performance even more remarkable. In comparison, Sikandar is struggling to maintain its early pace.

Star Cast and Director Collaboration

Sikandar marks the first on-screen collaboration between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna. Additionally, it is Salman Khan’s maiden project with director AR Murugadoss, who is renowned for helming Aamir Khan’s 2008 blockbuster Ghajini.

The film also features a strong supporting cast, including:

• Kajal Aggarwal
• Sathyaraj
• Sharman Joshi

Production and Previous Eid Releases

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sikandar has outperformed Salman Khan’s last Eid release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which earned Rs 15 crore on its opening day. However, it failed to surpass the opening collection of Tiger Zinda Hai (2023), which had a much stronger debut at Rs 33 crore.

Final Thoughts

While Sikandar had a promising start, its declining box office collections post-Eid pose a challenge. The film needs sustained audience interest and strong weekend collections to stay in the race. With competition from Pushpa 2, Salman Khan’s latest offering will have to rely on word of mouth and strong promotions to regain momentum in the coming days.