Salman Khan‘s return to the silver screen with the much-anticipated action film Sikandar on March 30th seemed promising. Directed by AR Murugadoss and boasting a glamorous cast that includes Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar, Sikandar aimed to capture the audience’s attention. However, the movie’s box office performance on its opening day proved lackluster, raking in just ₹26 crore, as reported by Sacnilk.com.
Despite its Sunday release, traditionally favorable for major films, Sikandar’s debut failed to meet expectations. This underperformance is in stark contrast to Salman Khan’s previous Eid blockbusters such as Sultan, which amassed ₹36.54 crore on its first day in 2016, and the recent Tiger 3, which generated an impressive ₹53.3 crore. Adding to the narrative, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, released around the same period, surpassed Sikandar with a ₹31 crore opening.
The initial lackluster reception hints at potential struggles for Sikandar in the coming weeks. The film reported a 20.95 percent Hindi occupancy rate on its debut. Among the viewers, the general sentiment was not favorable. Social media has been buzzing with remarks labelling Sikandar as a lackluster action drama with a clichéd plot.
One user expressed disappointment with a tweet, “OneWordReview…#Sikandar : DISAPPOINTING. Rating: ⭐️ Doesn’t meet the sky-high expectations… Clichéd plot and predictable formula remodelled with new packaging.” Another viewer shared, “Watched #Sikandar. My expectations weren’t huge from this one considering recent works of ARM but even with low expectations, this film has managed to disappoint me. Barring the first 30 minutes, the screenplay is just flat.”
Adding to the criticism, a tweet read, “#Sikandar #Review after theatre 1st show SUPER FLOP 💥👎 #Disaster बुड्ढी solmon Third class as expected.” Another review followed similarly, “OneWordReview…#Sikandar : DISAPPOINTING. Rating: ⭐️⭐️ Doesn’t meet the sky-high expectations… Clichéd plot and predictable formula remodelled with new packaging.#SikandarReview #SalmanKhan.”
Despite the high hopes leading up to its release, Sikandar faced immediate backlash online. Fans were quick to criticize, deeming it uninspired and dull. Social media platforms reflected this sentiment as viewers expressed frustration, stating the movie did not bring anything new or exciting, even with its talented cast and renowned director at the helm.
The underwhelming box office result for Salman Khan’s Sikandar raises questions about its future trajectory. Speculation persists about whether it can recover its ground or will remain overshadowed by rivals. As viewers continue to discuss its impact, the film’s future remains uncertain, poised between possible resurgence and continued disappointment.
