Salman Khan’s highly anticipated film Sikandar Salman Khan’s Sikandar has finally hit the theatres, bringing high-octane action and a fresh storyline to the big screen. While the initial buzz was steady due to the late trailer launch, the advance booking trends indicate otherwise. The film seems to have intrigued fans with its action packed sequences and emotional storyline. The film is arriving in a massive 5,500 screens across India, with over 22,000 shows per day, making it one of the biggest Bollywood releases of the year.
The advance booking figures have already created buzz, with reports suggesting collections of ₹9 crore before release. This makes it the second-biggest advance booking of 2025 after Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava.
Can This Bring Back Salman’s Box Office Dominance?
Salman Khan has always been a box office king for years, especially with his Eid released. However, his recent films have not really matched his previous records. With Sikandar, Bhaijaan is most likely to reclaim his dominance. The mass entertainer is directed by AR Murugadoss, promises high octane action and emotional sequences which could work in its favour. If the film receives a positive word of mouth, it has the potential to open with somewhere around 40-45 crores on Day1, making it one of the biggest Bollywood openings in recent years!
Comparison With Chhaava
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava which had released earlier this year, surprised the industry with a Rs. 31 crore opening while it had strong storyline and historical appeal, Sikandar enjoys the advantage of Salman Khan’s huge fan base, festive release and larger screen count. If Sikandar performs as expected it could not only beat Chhaava’s opening day record but also emerge as the highest opener of 2025 so far.
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About Sikandar Movie
Sikandar promises to be a power-packed action thriller with Salman Khan’s signature style. The action sequences and dialogues have already impressed the audience. People are also expecting grand dance numbers and a possible romance between Salman Khan and Rashmika’s characters. With such an intense trailer and star-studded cast, Sikandar is expected to be one of the biggest openers for Salman Khan.
