Salman Khan’s film Sikandar is eagerly awaited by fans. The movie promises intense action sequences featuring Salman. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, Sikandar is expected to make a huge impact at the box office. Salman was last seen in Tiger 3, which was released in November 2023 and performed decently at the box office. Now, after almost one and a half years, Bhai is making a comeback on the big screen, raising fans’ expectations.
Sikandar is set to release in theatres on March 30, Sunday, coinciding with Eid. The advance booking for the film opened on the morning of March 26, and within a short time, thousands of tickets were sold. According to Sacknilk, as of March 26, 3 PM, approximately 78,000 tickets have been sold, generating an advance booking revenue of around ₹2.50 crore. It is expected that by the end of the day, this figure could reach ₹4 crore.
So far, a total of 9,555 shows of Sikandar have been scheduled across India. This includes 1,094 shows in Delhi, 792 in Uttar Pradesh, 600 in Rajasthan, 1,945 in Maharashtra, 1,736 in Gujarat, and 438 in Punjab, among others. The film has also created a strong buzz in southern states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana, where Salman Khan has a solid fan following. Fans across different cities are excited to watch the film.
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On March 23, the trailer of Sikandar was launched and received immense love from the audience. The movie marks Salman Khan’s return to performing his own action stunts after several years. Apart from action, Sikandar is packed with drama and romance. Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead, and her pairing with Salman, despite a 31-year age gap, has been a major talking point.
The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by South Indian filmmaker A. R. Murugadoss. With high anticipation and strong advance bookings, Sikandar is set to create a storm at the box office.