Whether it’s the action, the charisma, or just that unmistakable Salman swagger, it’s clear that people came to the theatres for him
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Salman Khan has done it again. His latest film Sikandar has stormed past the ₹200 crore mark at the box office, and let’s be honest—this credit belongs entirely to one man: Salman Khan.
While last year on Eid, the much anticipated film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan opened to a mere ₹16.07 cr and Maidaan struggled to fare double digits earning only ₹4.5 crores on the box office, Sikandar’s opening day box office report stood at ₹27.50 cr. which was more than what the past Eid releases’ combined box office numbers.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyaan wrapped up its run with ₹59.17 crore lifetime collection, while Maidaan earned ₹52.29 crore.
Sikandar, powered purely by Salman’s mass appeal, has more than doubled the combined lifetime collection of both these films.
What’s really impressive is that despite Sikandar being released during the festival it didn’t have any extended weekends to lean on. No gimmicks, no multi-hero ensemble—just Salman Khan doing what he does best: owning the screen and pulling in the crowds.
Whether it’s the action, the charisma, or just that unmistakable Salman swagger, it’s clear that people came to the theatres for him. In an industry where star power often feels diluted, Salman has once again reminded everyone what a true box office draw looks like.
Fans, trade experts, and even critics are all saying the same thing—Sikandar worked because of Salman. Simple as that. At a time when even massive collaborations are struggling, Salman Khan has delivered a solo blockbuster that’s outperformed them all. If there’s one person who deserves the full credit for Sikandar’s box office standing, it’s him.