Sikandar movie updates and review HIGHLIGHTS: Salman Khan starrer is set to collect Rs 25 crore India on first day

Salman Khan addressed the media and revealed if he finds it difficult to do action films at his age. Responding to the query, the superstar stated that every bone of his body had been broken twice or thrice while filming the action-thriller.

He added, “Every ligament has been torn 2-3 times. We didn’t even get to rest then. There were no body shots in this film” stated Khan adding that people make an issue out of this, but it’s not an issue for him.

Iulia Vantur took to her Instagram stories and reposted a fan’s comment praising her voice in viral Lag Ja Gale song from Sikandar.

In the post, the admirer expressed, “How beautiful ur voice is ahhhh in loveee with ur sweet voice like u.”

Salman Khan’s most-anticipated movie, Sikandar, was finally released today, March 30, 2025. Hence, his fans gathered outside Mumbai’s famous Gaiety Galaxy cinema to celebrate the release of the action-thriller film.

They held up posters of the film and even cut a cake.

According to Pinkvilla’s box office experts, Salman Khan’s Sikandar is looking forward to collect in the range of Rs 23.00 crore to Rs 25.00 crore on the first day, which is much below the conservative expectations of Rs 30 crore. The business should have been higher, more so because it’s a Sunday release, much like Salman’s last - Tiger 3, which opened in the North of Rs 40 crore.

The top 3 national chains are looking to collect in the range of Rs 11.00 crore, contributing 45 percent to the total business. The final business could be higher or lower than the above estimated range depending on the final business in national chains, as also the single screen performance. The night shows could be stronger than the day due to the Eid factor on Monday.

After the trailer of Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Sikandar was launched, Sharman Joshi shared a series of pictures on his social media from the high-profile event in Mumbai. Alongside the pictures, Sharman wrote, “Proud to be part of this Film #Sikandar."

According to reports, Sharman had earlier mentioned that he had met the superstar during a party where he confided him about not getting work in the film industry. It was then that Khan was quick to cast him in the film and assured, “Tu Sikandar kar raha hai. (You’re doing Sikandar)."

While speaking with India Today Digital, Salman Khan mentioned that the success of Sikandar depends on the "mercy" of people, fans, or families who want to go and see the film. "I was just thinking today, have I ever prayed for a film to become a success? I don't think that, apart from Maine Pyaar Kiya, I have ever prayed for a film to be a hit," he said.

The superstar further acknowledged that his mother, sister, and his loved ones must be doing it. He stated that he never prayed for a film to be bigger or hit. According to him, the only thing that matters is that people should be enjoying his work.

While speaking with the media during a press conference, Salman Khan addressed Sikandar’s clash with Mohanlal’s Empuraan at the box office. He further asked if it was Mohanlal’s film and stated that he "loves him as an actor." Further noting that Prithviraj Sukumaran was directing it, Khan hoped it to be an "excellent film."

“I request all MNCs to increase salaries this month and pay bonuses so that people can watch Empuraan, Sikander, and Jaat, which is also releasing soon (April 10),” he further quipped in his trademark humor.

Directed by Gopichand Malineni, Jaat is led by Sunny Deol and features Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh and more in the key roles.

While speaking with ETimes, AR Murugadoss broke his silence, revealing why it took him so long to return to Hindi cinema. He mentioned that he went back to Chennai and got deeply involved in Tamil cinema. 

He further mentioned, "When I came back, Salman sir was busy with another project, I think with Karan Johar's 'The Bull'." However, things changed when producer Sajid Nadiadwala showed interest in his script.

Murugadoss remembered getting a call from Sajid Nadiadwala while he was at the airport and ready to board his flight. The producer informed him that the superstar wanted to hear the script immediately and as Salman agreed to do the film, Murugadoss rearranged his schedule after getting approval from Sivakarthikeyan and his Tamil producers.

Rashmika Mandanna’s Sikandar has finally hit the big screens. While the film is receiving positive response from the audience, the actress was captured in the city as she stepped out for a lunch date with her rumored beau, Vijay Deverakonda.

In the video shared by the paps, the actress arrived first in a casual outfit, while Vijay entered discreetly from the back to avoid attention. However, the paparazzi quickly caught on and noticed them entering the same restaurant separately. In addition to this, being her humble self as usual, the Sikandar actress obliged paps by posing for them.

While speaking with ETimes, AR Murugadoss had promised that Sikandar would have the emotional depth of Ghajini. He confirmed that the upcoming film was not only a mass film but also based on intense emotions. 

He stated, “Ghajini was about a boyfriend-girlfriend love story, but this is about a husband-wife relationship. It explores how families function today, how couples treat each other, and what we might be missing in our relationships. That will be the highlight of the film," he said.

The filmmaker also mentioned that it has a "surprise element" which is "intense" and relatable story of a couple at its heart. 

While speaking at his official YouTube channel, Salman Khan and Sikandar director AR Murugadoss admitted it being a challenging shoot. He mentioned that they shot at railway stations and had to take care of security issues. He remembered shooting at real locations where there were around 200 people watching the shoot on the buildings.  

Salman added, “Security ka taam jham kaafi tha because real locations the. Outdoor tha (There was a lot of security involved because of real locations, and we were shooting outdoors). So we had to be very careful. But by the grace of God, all went well.”

Sikandar continues benefiting from its initial Eid hype. Though the muslim dominated crowd on the festival does benefit a lot for any Salman Khan entertainer, the Sunday release is pulling in the family audiences in a considerably decent amount to the theatres as well for Sikandar as well.

The midday trends for Salman Khan’s Sikandar have been successful in showing a growing demand for the film as compared to the initial morning shows. Though not a huge rise but a slight pick up from the morning is indicating a positive trend for the film.

For the final advance booking numbers of Sikandar, this A.R. Murugadoss's directorial sold over 1.5L tickets in national chains across the country. With the advance booking end, its overall advance booking ended with near 2L footfalls.

In a recent conversation with Live Mint, Salman Khan’s fitness trainer, Rakkesh R Uddiyar, provided an update on the actor’s health. He mentioned that Salman is currently recovering, focusing on cardio and physiotherapy. While they have continued weight training, the intensity has been reduced, with recovery being the top priority.

Rakkesh also revealed that this isn’t the first time Salman has sustained an injury on set. He recalled that during the filming of Sultan, Salman had suffered a similar injury when his ankle twisted, causing a hairline fracture in his ribs.

The excitement for Salman Khan's latest movie, Sikandar, is clear from the amazing response from fans. A fan recently posted on X, showing long queues outside a theater for Khan's film.

The huge number of people waiting to watch Salman Khan’s magic on screen proves how much his fans love him.The post read, "Long queues outside theatres for #Sikandar megastar #SalmanKhan stardom rules."

Dubai created the ultimate moment by illuminating Ain Dubai, the world’s largest Ferris wheel, with stunning visuals from Sikandar. The highly anticipated film hit theaters on March 30, 2025, and has been receiving positive feedback.

On the night before the release, Salman Khan’s face lit up the massive 820-feet structure as it showcased scenes from Sikandar, dazzling the night sky. SK Films’ official Instagram account shared a video capturing the excitement as fans cheered for the spectacular display.

A viral video has surfaced showing devoted Salman Khan fans pouring milk over a life-sized cutout of the superstar to celebrate the release of Sikandar in Delhi. The cutout also features a massive garland around the actor's neck.

The ritual, often seen during major film releases in South India, highlights the immense love and admiration his fans have for him. As Sikandar hits theaters, the excitement among Salman’s supporters is palpable, with such grand gestures turning the film’s release into a festival-like event. 

A video capturing the excitement of fans rushing into theaters to watch Salman Khan's Sikandar has gone viral. Released on March 30, 2025, the film has generated immense buzz, with fans celebrating the action-packed entertainer.

The viral video, reportedly from a theater in Kerala, shows enthusiastic crowds eagerly making their way inside to witness the superstar on the big screen. With Salman’s massive fan following, Sikandar is already creating a festive atmosphere in cinemas.

During an interview with PTI, director AR Murugadoss shared that Salman Khan walked away after listening to the Sikandar script narration for 30 minutes.

However, he later returned and asked if Murugadoss was fine with his work schedule, which typically runs from 2 PM to 2 AM. The director interpreted this question as a positive indication that Salman was interested in the project and had approved the script.

Salman Khan’s latest film, Sikandar, hit theaters on March 30, 2025, coinciding with Eid and Gudi Padwa, creating a wave of excitement among fans. However, one fan from Rajasthan, Kuldeep Kaswan, took his admiration for Salman to another level.

Kuldeep purchased 800 tickets worth Rs 1.72 lakh and distributed them for free. When asked if Salman or his team sponsored it, Kuldeep clarified that he did it on his own. Previously, he had also gifted Khan's clothing brand merchandise worth Rs 6.35 lakh on Salman’s birthday, supporting the brand’s charitable causes.