Sikandar Big Box Office Numbers: Bollywood star Salman Khan is all ready to take his place back on the screen with his latest release ‘Sikandar’, and the excitement of the fans has reached a new record. While the trailer is already a big hit, expectations of the film’s box office collection have already begun. While some have dared to predict that ‘Sikandar’ might break all records and garner more than ₹1000 crore at the world level, Salman himself has dared to estimate the film’s collection.
Salman Forecasts ‘Sikandar’ To Cross ₹200 Crore With Ease
At the ‘Sikandar’ trailer launch ceremony on the red carpet, Salman Khan responded to questions about the film’s success and box office performance. Prone to making light and assertive responses, the actor opined Festivals holidays, or no special occasion people always show their love. Whether a film is good or bad, it at least makes ₹100 crore. He added further, ₹100 crore is history, now films look for ₹200 crore and beyond.
His statement has only generated more excitement, and fans are now keenly awaiting the word if the movie would justify these hopes. Given the trend of making huge box-office successes, especially during Eid holidays, by Salman in the past, business analysts opine that ‘Sikandar’ could be one of the biggest money-makers this year.
A High-Budget Action Entertainer
Sikandar is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who has directed action films in the past. produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film features a galaxy of stars like Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Anjini Dhawan. The film is produced on a whopping budget of ₹400 crore, making it one of the costliest Bollywood films.
The 3-minute-39-second teaser has already introduced the audience to the high-octane action scenes, emotional depth, and power-packed performance that the film has in store. With its grandeur, stylish shots, and Salman’s charm, ‘Sikandar’ is turning into a crowd-puller in literal terms.
Salman’s Response to Age Gap Criticism
One of the issues in controversy over the film has been the humongous age gap between Salman Khan and his heroine, Rashmika Mandanna. Although social media fans have brought the issue of the 31-year age gap to notice, Salman came up quickly with a retort to his critics. People are saying so much about this 31-year age gap. But if the heroine does not mind, her father does not mind, then why do you? he added, ending the controversy in his trademark manner.
A Potential Eid Blockbuster
Worldwide releasing on March 30, ‘Sikandar’ is bound to provide the box office, given its Eid release bonanza. Salman Khan, over the past two years, has set a trend of delivering massive hits during the festive period, and movies like ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan,’ ‘Kick,’ and ‘Sultan’ are evidence. He is looking to carry on the trend with Sikandar. As the countdown to release begins, all now wait to see if Salman’s prophecy materializes and if ‘Sikandar’ indeed becomes the box office behemoth anticipated by fans.