Sunday turned out to be both thrilling and insightful for the film industry. While some big releases failed to meet expectations, one film continued to win hearts with its strong performance. On April 6, 2025, all eyes were on Salman Khan’s Sikandar and Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, expecting them to create a storm at the box office. However, both films underperformed, leaving fans disappointed. Meanwhile, Chhava continued to charm audiences and strengthen its success story. Let’s take a closer look at how these films performed on Sunday.
Sikandar Struggles to Keep Up
Made on a massive budget of around ₹200 crore, Sikandar has been struggling at the box office since its release. After earning only ₹3.75 crore on Saturday, there was a slight improvement on Sunday, but the numbers remain underwhelming considering Salman Khan’s star power. Many cinemas have started reducing its shows, and in some places, it’s being replaced by other films – a clear sign of its declining popularity.
Crawls Past ₹100 Crore Mark
Released on March 30, 2025, during the Eid holiday, Sikandar was expected to be a blockbuster. However, even after 11 days, it failed to attract large audiences. The film collected ₹4.5 crore on Sunday, pushing its total earnings to ₹102.5 crore. Despite crossing the ₹100 crore mark, the pace has been slow and disappointing.
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L2: Empuraan Fails to Impress
Mohanlal’s highly anticipated L2: Empuraan also failed to live up to the buzz. On Sunday, it earned ₹3.85 crore, taking its total to ₹98.35 crore after 11 days. Released on March 27, 2025, the film was made on a whopping ₹180 crore budget. While it has seen some relief in international markets, it hasn’t performed well in India, especially in Hindi-speaking regions.
Chhava Dominates the Box Office
In contrast, Chhava continues its impressive box office journey. It collected ₹1.3 crore on Sunday, taking its total to a massive ₹598.5 crore. Even after several weeks in theatres, the film remains strong. After earning ₹90 lakh on Saturday, it showed growth on Sunday – a clear sign of ongoing popularity. Chhava not only captured the audience’s hearts but also held its ground against big releases like Sikandar and L2: Empuraan, carving its own path to success.