Sikandar Box Office Day 8: Salman Khan’s Biggest Dip Yet, Even Behind Jai Ho

by admin April 8, 2025

written by admin April 8, 2025

Salman Khan’s much-hyped action entertainer Sikandar has hit a rough patch at the box office. After a decent opening weekend, the film has witnessed a noticeable dip in collections over the weekdays, and Day 8 has marked the lowest point yet. With Friday’s earnings falling sharply, trade analysts are calling it Salman’s weakest second Friday in recent years — even behind his 2014 film Jai Ho.

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Day 8 Collections: A Steep Slide

According to early estimates, Sikandar collected just ₹4.80 crore on Day 8, a sharp drop from its Day 7 earnings of ₹7.10 crore. This marks nearly a 32% decline, signaling a worrying trend for the makers and distributors. The film’s total domestic collection now stands at ₹96.55 crore, just shy of the ₹100 crore milestone — a mark most Salman Khan films would easily cross in their first week.

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**Behind Jai Ho — A Stark Comparison**

Comparisons are now being drawn with Jai Ho, a film that, despite mixed reviews, had earned better on its second Friday with ₹5.10 crore. What’s more, Jai Ho reached the ₹100 crore mark on Day 10 — a timeline Sikandar may now struggle to meet.

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Despite a massive promotional campaign, star-studded cameos, and action-packed sequences, Sikandar hasn’t resonated well with the audience. Word of mouth has remained mixed, and critics have pointed out the lack of novelty in storytelling as a major drawback.

What Went Wrong?

Several factors might be contributing to this dip:

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Weak Word of Mouth: The audience response has been lukewarm, especially in Tier-1 cities.
Stiff Competition: The release of multiple regional blockbusters and Hollywood’s Avengers: Eternity Wars has eaten into Sikandar’s footfall.

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Fatigue Factor: Some fans feel the formulaic Salman Khan template needs reinvention.

**Can Sikandar Bounce Back?**

With the weekend coming up, the film still has a chance to recover some lost ground. However, it will need a strong Saturday and Sunday to regain momentum. Family audiences and mass circuits could still turn the tide in its favor, but the challenge remains stiff.

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Verdict So Far: A Disappointment

While Sikandar is far from being a flop, it is certainly not living up to the expectations attached to a Salman Khan Eid release. Unless the second weekend brings a surprising turnaround, this could go down as one of the actor’s most underwhelming box office performances in the last decade.

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