KKN Gurugram Desk | Salman Khan’s much-awaited movie Sikandar released on March 30, 2025, during the festive occasion of Eid. Fans were eagerly awaiting the film, hoping it would be a big hit at the box office. However, despite the excitement surrounding its release, the film has received a mixed response from both critics and audiences. While it had a strong opening, the film’s box office performance has shown some significant fluctuations in its first few days.

As of now, Sikandar has completed six days at the box office, and its collection numbers have raised both hopes and concerns for the film’s future earnings. The film had a solid opening on day one, but its performance has been declining steadily since then, indicating that the movie’s commercial success may face a tough challenge in the days ahead.

Box Office Collection on Day 6: How Did Sikandar Perform?

On the sixth day of its release, Sikandar experienced a major dip in earnings. After a promising start with ₹26 crore on its opening day, the film saw a gradual decline in box office collections. On its sixth day, the film managed to earn ₹2.71 crore domestically, bringing its total collection to ₹92.96 crore. Although the film’s total earnings have crossed ₹90 crore, it is still far from reaching the ₹100 crore milestone, which is often considered a benchmark for commercial success in Bollywood.

The decrease in earnings comes after a 39% drop in collections on Thursday, compared to Wednesday. Sikandar’s performance highlights the volatile nature of box office trends, especially during the festive period. While the film was expected to perform better, the decline in earnings is seen as a setback for both the makers and Salman Khan’s fanbase.

Sikandar’s Total Box Office Collection: Domestic and International Numbers

In the first week since its release, Sikandar has managed to accumulate ₹90.25 crore at the domestic box office. The film’s total worldwide earnings have reached ₹158.5 crore, but despite this, the domestic box office remains a critical area where the film is yet to make a significant impact.

The film’s performance on Friday and the weekend ahead could be crucial in determining whether Sikandar can break the ₹100 crore barrier in the coming days. However, the drop in collections on day six suggests that the film may struggle to achieve this milestone, especially since the competition is fierce in the box office with other ongoing releases.

Salman Khan’s Previous Films and the Comparison

When compared to Salman Khan’s previous release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Sikandar‘s box office numbers are slightly more favorable, although the performance still falls short of expectations. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan earned ₹82.15 crore in its first five days, which was a decent collection for the film. While Sikandar showed a better initial performance, its subsequent decline has raised questions about the movie’s staying power in theaters.

For Sikandar, crossing the ₹100 crore mark in its domestic box office collection seems uncertain at the moment. The film was expected to perform better, particularly since it had the advantage of releasing during the Eid festival when many movies experience higher-than-usual earnings.

What the Director Said About Sikandar Before Release

In an interview prior to the film’s release, director A.R. Murugadoss discussed the challenges of making a film with a superstar like Salman Khan. He acknowledged that making creative compromises were inevitable during the film’s production, as there was a need to cater to a broader audience and satisfy fan expectations.

Murugadoss stated, “When you are working with a superstar, you can’t always stay true to the script 100%. You have to make compromises to meet the audience’s and fans’ expectations. We couldn’t be 100% true to our vision as directors because we had to think about satisfying fans and their preferences. It’s a difficult balance to maintain.”

• Sikandar * tells the story of a man who stands up to a corrupt politician and his rebellious son, which forms the crux of the narrative. The storyline seemed promising, but it didn’t seem to resonate as expected with the audience, affecting its box office potential.

Will Sikandar Cross 100 Crore? What Lies Ahead for the Movie

While the total box office collection for Sikandar has crossed ₹90 crore, it is still unclear whether the film will manage to break the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office. The coming weekend will be crucial in determining the film’s future earnings.

Given the significant drop in collections on day six, Sikandar will need to see a strong recovery in the next few days to avoid falling short of the ₹100 crore milestone. However, with ongoing competition from other films and a relatively lukewarm response from critics, the movie might struggle to maintain its box office momentum.

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhawa Giving Sikandar Tough Competition at the Box Office

At the same time, Chhawa, the latest film starring Vicky Kaushal, is making a strong impact at the box office. Despite being in its seventh week, Chhawa continues to perform well, with the film collecting ₹32 lakh on its 50th day of release. This is a significant achievement, considering that most films would have already started to taper off in their earnings by this point.

The continued success of Chhawa is providing tough competition to Sikandar, further complicating matters for Salman Khan’s film at the box office. With Chhawa still going strong, it remains to be seen whether Sikandar can pull off a surprise recovery or if it will continue to slide down in terms of box office earnings.

• Sikandar *’s box office journey has been a rollercoaster ride so far. While the film’s opening was strong, the subsequent decline in earnings indicates a more challenging road ahead. With mixed reviews from critics and audiences, the movie has not been able to live up to the expectations placed on it. However, there is still some hope for the film if it manages to see an uptick in its earnings during the weekend.

As of now, Sikandar is nearing the ₹100 crore mark, but it remains uncertain whether it will be able to achieve that milestone. The film’s success will depend on its performance in the coming days, and it will be interesting to see if it can recover and hold its ground at the box office.