Salman Khan’s 'Sikandar' Off to a Strong Start With ₹1.92 Crore in Advance Bookings:

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s upcoming film Sikandar is already creating buzz with strong advance bookings. Scheduled for release on March 30, the action drama has raked in ₹1.92 crore in advance ticket sales, signaling a promising start at the box office.

According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, around 67,293 tickets have been sold across India. The movie is expected to make a grand entry during the Eid 2025 weekend.

Breakdown of Advance Booking Revenue

2D Shows: ₹1.91 crore

IMAX 2D Shows: ₹45,778

Total Number of Shows: Approx. 9,110 across India

Regional Contributions

Maharashtra: ₹1.24 crore

Delhi: ₹1.11 crore

Rajasthan: ₹51.08 lakh

Gujarat: ₹49.94 lakh

Karnataka: ₹28.82 lakh

Including blocked seats, the overall estimated earnings stand at ₹6.1 crore.

Star Cast and Production

Sikandar is directed by AR Murugadoss and features a powerful ensemble cast including Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik. The film also reunites Salman with producer Sajid Nadiadwala, following their successful collaboration on Kick in 2014.

Upcoming Box Office Clash with 'L2: Empuraan'

Sikandar will face competition from the Malayalam action-thriller L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, which releases on March 27. However, Prithviraj dismissed any rivalry, saying, “Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars in the country… I will have no complaints if you watch L2: Empuraan at 11 a.m. and Sikandar at 1 p.m.”

High Expectations for Eid Release

All eyes are now on Sikandar to see if it can outperform Salman Khan's previous Eid blockbusters and maintain his successful holiday release streak.