Day 1 Earning for Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar‘ Smashed Above ₹20 Crores.
The time is here for Bollywood’s ‘Bhai’ Salman Khan to flex another blockbuster and this time, it came in the form of Sikander, an action thriller that has set the screens ablaze, and with opening estimates hovering around and exceeding ₹20.5 crore, the word equivalent wouldn’t be enough to describe the magnitude of shock this news, along with the trades, fans and industry is experiencing. Everyone is beyond elated on the hypothetical initial success of the film but for us, it only goes to once again show how Singh-Is-King Salman Khan is and will always be.
How ‘Sikandar’ Electrified Theatres on Day 1
First Day MPK’s National Opening, 4,500+: The film didn’t just start showing but went hog wild after the morning shows and sell with the shows in the evening completely sold out too.
Metro vs. Tier: Occupancy in the multiplexes in metropolitan areas sits at a moderately low 75 percent, when compared to single screen cinema halls situated in tier 2 towns and cities which are bursting over 90% full.
Sikandar his ‘Salman’ the show …. and Sets And After …: After a slightly average continue run of judged to be recently released films, Sikandar serves as an epic return of lion like defines after being compared to Salman Khan’s the most cherished films, Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.”
“Trade expert” Taran Adarsh tweeted, “Salman Khan is BACK! ‘Sikandar’ destroyed his record at the box office with a Day 1 haul of ₹20 crores. And he is just getting started!”
Fan Frenzy: “This is Real Salman Energy!” The tweet left netizens in splits as fans shared their thoughts on various platforms: “Swag, dialogue delivery, high-octane action, and that dialogue, ‘Darr nahi lagta, Sikandar hoon main!’ gave me goosebumps,” said Twitter user @SalmaniacForever. “Watched it twice already! That climax fight is FIRE 🔥,” added IG user @BollywoodBuff. Salman’s legendary entry scene is now being turned into memes while fan-edited reels have gone viral.Sharing the love, fans are using hashtags #SikandarStorm and #SalmanIsKing which are currently trending number one. Industry Impact: A Lifeline For Bollywood?
Sikandar has made a tremendous impact on the already in dire need Hindi cinema industry in 2024. With shots infused hope Proved wrong, a Mumbai Multiplex manager said, “This is the boost we needed after months of low footfall,” In terms of impact, guess what Positively shifted? Advance bookings for days two and three exploded, With trade analysis predicting a sixty crore opening weekend the forecast is set to be above ₹60 crores.
What Now? Is ‘Sikandar’ Capsable Of Maintaining Streak?
Clash of Titans: Starting next week, the film will have to face competition from the Hollywood franchise Deadpool and Wolverine, but fans still say, “Salman vs. Marvel? Well, we know who is going to win!”
Long Term Potential: With good reviews and the boost of the holidays, Sikandar may very well compete in the ₹200 crore scope.
Final Verdict: “Bhai’s Blockbuster Formula Still Works!”
Sikandar is a fresh yet pleasant nostalgic experience for the action enthusiasts because of its vigorous action scenes and strong presence of Salman. One of the reviewers on YouTube puts it best: “It’s not just a film—it’s a tribute to the incredible residing legacy of Salman Khan.”
