Salman Khan’s long-awaited action-entertainer Sikandar has finally released, but its first-day box-office collection has invited mixed responses. The movie, which had been on a high tide of expectations, managed to collect ₹26 crore on the first day. Although it is a decent figure, it is less than the big openings anticipated from a Salman Khan movie, particularly one that was released on a festive weekend.
Chaava Outperforms Sikandar on Day 1
In spite of the huge fan base of Salman Khan and the grand promotional campaign, Sikandar was unable to beat the first-day collections of chaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal. The period drama had already set a high benchmark by raking in ₹30 crore on the first day, leaving Sikandar behind by ₹4 crore. This surprising trend has generated buzz in the movie world regarding changing audience tastes and the increasing ascendancy of content-based films over mass entertainers.
What Went Wrong for Sikandar?
A number of reasons may have led to Sikandar’s disappointing opening at the box office. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics, with some appreciating Salman Khan’s performance but others panning the predictable plot and direction. Moreover, competition from Chhaava, which has been enjoying good word-of-mouth, appears to have impacted Sikandar’s performance.
The other big challenge has been the ongoing season of IPL 2024, which has affected theater footfalls. Cricket mania has always taken its toll on film collections in India, and Sikandar seems to be one of its recent victims.
Can Sikandar Bounce Back Over the Weekend?
Although the first-day collection may not have been record-breaking, trade experts are of the opinion that Sikandar could still gain momentum over the weekend. The box office graph of the film will depend on Saturday and Sunday’s collections. If good word-of-mouth generates among Salman Khan’s fans, it could witness a sharp hike in collections.
Additionally, Sikandar enjoys a good appeal with family audiences and Salman Khan fans, which will prove beneficial for him in the days to come. If it is able to maintain momentum and get repeat business, it is still likely to turn out as a box office hit.
While the box office war between Sikandar and Chhaava rages on, everyone waits with bated breath for the weekend collections to determine if Salman Khan’s recent release can recapture lost ground or if Vicky Kaushal’s period drama will continue to rule the roost.
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