'Sikandar' worldwide box office collection day 6: The Salman Khan starrer set to overtake lifetime box office collection of Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'

etimes.in | Apr 7, 2025, 10.20 AM IST

Despite mixed reviews, Salman Khan's Sikandar is performing well at the worldwide box office. On its sixth day, the film is edging closer to ₹200 crore, surpassing expectations.
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Box Office Figures

According to figures shared by Sikandar’s production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sikandar earned Rs 5.38 crore in India and Rs 3 crore overseas on its sixth day, bringing its total worldwide gross to Rs 178.16 crore. The film is on track to cross the Rs 200 crore mark by the end of its first week, despite mixed reviews.

Sikandar box office collection Day 8: Salman Khan starrer crosses Rs 100 crore mark after second weekend

Salman Khan’s latest action-drama Sikandar has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office by its second weekend despite significant daily drops. The film's highest single-day earnings were on Eid, but it ended its first week with Rs 90.25 crore. Salman predicted audience support, and was quoted saying, '100 crore to paar karva hi denge'.

‘Sikandar’ producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s wife, Warda, fires back at Salman Khan fans who blame her for destroying the actor’s career

Salman Khan's Eid film 'Sikandar' collected Rs 74.5 crore in India in three days despite high expectations. Worldwide, it earned Rs 141.15 crore. Fans expressed disappointment, blaming the producers for the film's performance. Warda Khan Nadiadwala, actively promoting the film, defended against online trolls. 'Sikandar' is yet to cross the Rs 100 crore mark in India.

Sikandar has secured its spot as the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2025, surpassing the lifetime collections of Sky Force and Dragon. With Rs 178.16 crore in six days, the film is now eyeing the Rs 200 crore mark and is set to surpass Game Changer's Rs 186 crore.

Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 7: Salman Khan's film falls short of Rs 100 crore at end of Week 1

Salman Khan's action drama Sikandar concluded its first week at the domestic box office with earnings of approximately ₹97.50 crore. Despite a strong opening and a strategic Eid release, the film witnessed a steady decline, casting doubts on its potential to surpass the ₹100 crore mark within the initial week.

Challenges in Reaching ₹300 Crore

Mohanlal and Prithviraj’s L2: Empuraan continues to perform strongly at the box office, crossing Rs 240 crore worldwide. However, despite Sikandar's impressive early earnings, its declining box office numbers may make it challenging for the film to reach the Rs 300 crore milestone.

Sikandar box office collection day 7: Salman Khan's Eid release struggles to recover costs, earns only Rs 2.1 crore

Salman Khan’s much-anticipated Eid release Sikandar, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, is having a tough run at the box office. Despite the festive release on March 30 and high expectations, the film has struggled to cross the Rs 100 crore milestone in its first week, a figure it was expected to surpass with ease. On day 7 (Saturday), early estimates indicate a net collection of Rs 2.1 crore across all languages.

Sikandar and Salman Khan's upcoming films

Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar is an action-thriller featuring Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, and others in key roles. The filmmaker shared that while the film offers action, it also has a deep emotional core, similar to Ghajini. The story includes a powerful husband-wife dynamic that adds an unexpected emotional layer to the action-packed narrative.

Salman Khan is set to reunite with Sajid Nadiadwala for Kick 2, the sequel to his hit film Kick. Additionally, during the trailer launch of Sikandar, Salman announced an action thriller with Sanjay Dutt, exciting fans about the prospect of seeing the duo share the screen once again.