Sikandar Worldwide Box Office Day 2 Collection: A Detailed Analysis
Introduction:
Following a decent opening day, all eyes were on how Sikandar would perform on its second day, which coincided with the Eid holiday on Monday, March 31st, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Sikandar’s day 2 worldwide box office collection, comparing it with the opening day and other relevant films, and exploring the factors that influenced its performance.
Production Details
- Direction: A.R. Murugadoss
- Producers: Sajid Nadiadwala
- Production Companies: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Salman Khan Films
- Cinematography: Tirru
- Editing: Vivek Harshan
- Music: Pritam (songs), Santhosh Narayanan (score)
- Budget: ₹200 crore
Day 2 Collection Figures:
There are slight variations in the reported figures for Sikandar’s day 2 collections from different sources:
- Production House: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment claimed that Sikandar grossed ₹51.17 crore worldwide on its second day. This includes ₹39.37 crore gross in India and ₹11.80 crore gross overseas.
- Industry Estimates: According to Sacnilk, Sikandar earned around ₹29 crore net in India on its second day. They reported a worldwide gross collection of ₹95.75 crore for the first two days combined, implying a day 2 worldwide gross of approximately ₹41.03 crore.
Comparison with Day 1 and Other Films:
- Growth from Day 1: While the production house reported a slight decrease in the worldwide gross collection from day 1 (₹54.72 crore) to day 2 (₹51.17 crore), Sacnilk’s data suggests a growth in the India net collection from ₹26 crore on day 1 to ₹29 crore on day 2.
- Comparison with Other Films:
- Sikandar’s day 2 performance was better than Salman Khan’s previous Eid release, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which earned ₹13.5 crore on its opening day.
- However, it is lower than the day 2 collections of some of Salman’s other Eid hits like Tiger Zinda Hai and Sultan.
- Compared to other 2025 releases, Sikandar’s two-day total worldwide gross of ₹105.89 crore (as per the production house) surpassed Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava (₹100 crore in two days). However, it is still significantly lower than the opening day collection of L2: Empuraan and Jawan.
Factors Influencing the Collection:
Several factors played a role in Sikandar’s day 2 box office performance:
- Eid Holiday: The Eid holiday on Monday was expected to boost the film’s collections. While there was a rise in some regions, it wasn’t as significant as anticipated in others.
- Mixed Reviews and Word-of-Mouth: The mixed reviews and lukewarm audience reception continued to impact the film’s performance, especially in multiplexes and urban centers.
- Online Leak: The online leak of the film on the eve of its release likely affected the Monday collections as well, as some viewers opted for the pirated version.
- Regional Performance: Sikandar performed well in single screens and certain regions like Uttar Pradesh, but saw a drop in national chains and circuits like Gujarat and East Punjab.
- Occupancy: The overall Hindi occupancy on day 2 was around 24.6%, which is a slight increase from day 1 (21.6%). However, the morning shows started with low occupancy, picking up in the afternoon and evening.
Also read:- Sikandar Worldwide Box Office Day 1 Collection: A Detailed
Analysis and Way Forward:
Sikandar’s day 2 box office performance showed a slight growth in India net collection, likely due to the Eid holiday. However, the overall worldwide gross collection saw a marginal dip compared to day 1. The film’s performance is a mixed bag, with strongholds in single screens and certain regions, but facing challenges in multiplexes and major urban centers due to mixed reviews and the online leak.
The crucial period for Sikandar will be the rest of the week. The film needs to maintain steady collections on the weekdays to have a chance at achieving a respectable total. The drop in collections on Tuesday will be a key indicator of its long-term prospects.
Conclusion:
Sikandar’s day 2 box office collection benefited from the Eid holiday, resulting in a slight increase in the India net earnings. However, the film’s overall performance continues to be affected by mixed reviews and the online leak. While it has crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide in two days, it needs to sustain its momentum during the weekdays to achieve box office success. The coming days will be crucial in determining the film’s fate.