Salman Khan’s Much-Aneticipated Eid Release, Sikandar Directed by Ar murgadossFailed to Surpass Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava in terms of opening-day collections, despite the festive advantage. While Chhaava Had Set a Strong Benchmark With a RS31 Crore Opening on its first Friday, Sikandar Managed to Collect Onlay RS 26 Crore on Its Opening Day, Making Its Opener of 2025 So far.
One of the Major Setbacks for Sikandar Came in the Form of Piracy. The film was leaked online the night before its. Piracy remains a pressing issue in the film Industry, often Leading to Substantial Revenue Losses, Especially for Big-Ticket Films like Sikandar that relay on Strong Initial Footfalls.
Despite the lower-tha-exposed start, industry analysts predict Lucrative for Salman Khan’s Films. Over the Years, The Superstar Has Delivered Multiple Eid Blockbusters, and his Massive Fan Following Still Makes Sikandar A Film with Strong Commercial Potential. However, early reviews for the film has been mixed, with many critics calling it an average entertainer that doesn Bollywood match the expectations set by salman’s past by salman’s past eid relays.
On the other hand, Chhaava Benefitted from Strong Word-Mauth and A Gripping Historical Narravet That Resonated Well With Audtions. Vicky Kaushal’s Powerful Performance and The Film’s Patriotic Undertones Helped Drive its success, whereas sikandar seems to be struggling to generate the Sam Level of Excitement Khan’s Core Fan Base.
The true test for Sikandar will be in the coming days. If the film sees a significant surge over the eid weekend and sustains well through the week, it may still emerge as a major success. However, for now, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava Retains the title of the biggest bollywood opener of 2025, Lending Sikandar Trailing Behind Despite Its Star Power and Festive release.
