Salman Khan's recent film Sikandar appears to be facing challenges at the box office, with its initial strong performance declining significantly in recent days.
Released on Eid, the Bollywood movie also features Rashmika Mandanna and is directed by A R Murugadoss. It is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner and hit theaters on March 30.
Meanwhile, fans can catch Salman Khan-starrer film Sikandar is set to stream on Netflix, as revealed in its theatrical release, with the platform being the film's official streaming partner. While the exact release date on Netflix hasn't been confirmed, it’s expected to arrive within a month. Based on recent trends, theatrical films typically make their OTT debut within six to eight weeks after release, suggesting Sikandar could be available between May 11 and May 25.
Sikandar became the highest-grossing Bollywood film on its opening day in international markets, earning approximately $2.25 million worldwide. However, just hours before its official release on March 30, the film was leaked online, which likely affected its box office performance, especially among Salman Khan's fans.
Additionally, the film received lukewarm reviews from critics, with a film trade analyst describing it as "dull" and awarding it a mere 2-star rating.
He began his acting career with a supporting role in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi, but it was the massive hit Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) that launched him into stardom. Thirty-six years on, his fame remains strong, and he is set to turn 60 on December 27 this year.
“Sikandar” is directed by A R Murugadoss and also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film will be released in theatres on Sunday.
His other Eid releases, including "Wanted", "Dabangg", "Bodyguard", "Kick", "Sultan" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", were all massive box office successes.
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