Superstar Salman Khan's latest film 'Sikandar' hasn't even completed 10 days since its release, yet it seems to have cooled off at the box office. 'Sikandar' initially received negative reviews from critics, and even Salman's devoted fans didn't respond enthusiastically.
This development is likely to impact Salman's otherwise impressive box office track record. Since 2010, Salman has been in formidable form at the box office, but now, for the first time in about 16 years, a flop is about to be added to his record.
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'Sikandar' Weekend Collection
Salman's latest Eid release 'Sikandar' made its debut in theaters on Sunday, offering its first full weekend. According to Sacnilk, 'Sikandar' amassed approximately 16 crores over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. However, to secure a commendable total at the box office, 'Sikandar' needed to perform robustly this weekend.
This Sunday marked the film's 8th day at the box office, and with a collection of about 5 crores, 'Sikandar' finally crossed the 100-crore mark. In 8 days, Salman's film collected a little over 102 crores. This achievement marks the 18th consecutive Salman film to surpass 100 crores, but the pace at which 'Sikandar' reached this milestone reflects the lukewarm response it received.
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Salman Reaches 15-Year-Old Level
In 2010, 'Dabangg' was Salman's first film to cross the 100-crore mark at the box office. It took about 10 days for the film to achieve this landmark, and during this period, the film amassed a total of 103.5 crores.
Given the current state of 'Sikandar', it is expected to reach a similar figure by Monday, which would be the 9th day since release. Effectively, Salman’s movie collection pace in 2025 mirrors that of his 2010 film. The trend suggests that 'Sikandar's lifetime collection will be limited to the 125-crore range, ranking it among Salman’s lower-grossing films.
Yet, over the past 15 years, Salman's films have consistently invigorated the box office. After making his debut in the 100-crore club in 2010, Salman became a permanent fixture in it. His films continually hit this benchmark, even with releases like 'Race 3', 'Dabangg 3', and 'Jai Ho', which are not considered his best works.
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The last film in Salman's career officially deemed a flop at the box office was 2009’s 'London Dreams'. In 2010, his film 'Veer' managed to narrowly evade a flop label despite its below-average earnings. Now, after 16 years, 'Sikandar' appears poised to become a flop in Salman's record.
Since 2010, Salman's box office record reflects his towering stardom, which even propelled weaker films to cross the 100-crore mark. Fans now hope Salman will learn from 'Sikandar's criticisms and return with the dazzling brilliance in his next film that crowned him a superstar.
