Sikandar Movie: Record 2.3 Lakh Tickets Sold In Advance, Can Salman Khan SMASH Chhaava’s Record on Day 1?

Sikandar Box Office Collection: Following the tradition of Eid Releases, Salman Khan's Sikandar, is set to release tomorrow on March 30, 2025, a day before Eid 2025. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. The movie has garnered significant attention, due to which Sikandar movie advance booking collections are surging. The movie has received a U/A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Sikandar Day 1 Advance Booking Collection Details

Salman Khan's Sikandar advance bookings have been rising continuously ahead of its release. The film has managed to collect approximately Rs. 6.92 crore from ticket sales across India on its first day of advance booking. As per the latest Sikandar advance booking report from Sacnilk, the film has already seen a huge surge in pre-release ticket sales.

Sikandar Advance Booking Breakdown

Hindi (2D): The majority of the Sikandar box office collection comes from standard 2D screenings, contributing around Rs. 6.85 crore with 2,37,300 tickets sold as per data from Sacnilk.

Hindi (IMAX 2D): The Sikandar IMAX version has grossed Rs. 6.89 lakh with 1,353 tickets sold.

The total advance booking collection across all formats and screens is approximately ₹6.92 crore, with 2.3 lakh tickets sold across 19,082 shows nationwide. Given the current trends, analysts predict the Sikandar Day 1 Box Office Collection could cross Rs. 28 crore on opening day.

Sikandar Advance Booking Collection from Major Cities

Salman Khan's Sikandar has received a strong advance booking response from key metropolitan cities across India. Here's a breakdown of the top-performing cities in terms of pre-release collections: (All data taken from Sacnilk)

Mumbai & Maharashtra: Leading the advance booking charts, Sikandar has grossed approximately Rs. 1.25 crore, with a total of 3,185 shows scheduled across the state. The demand remains high, with 29 shows almost full and 55 filling fast.

Delhi-NCR: The national capital region follows closely, with Sikandar's advance booking collection of Rs. 1.25 crore from 1,868 shows. The occupancy rate is around 6%, with 35 shows almost full.

Bengaluru & Karnataka: The South Indian market has shown solid interest in the Sikandar movie, as it has grossed Rs. 43.37 lakh in Karnataka, with 799 shows scheduled.

Hyderabad & Telangana: Salman Khan's strong mass appeal in Hyderabad has contributed Rs. 38.11 lakh to the Sikandar's advance booking tally, with 487 shows running across Telangana.

Sikandar Box Office Predictions

Sikandar box office collection has secured the position of the second-highest advance booking for a Bollywood film in 2025, trailing behind Chhaava, which grossed Rs. 13.85 crore in advance bookings, as per reports. Industry experts project that Sikandar may earn between ₹28 crore on its opening day, which is expected to surpass the opening day collections of Salman Khan's last film, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

Sikandar Movie Plot, Cast, Crew and Music

Alongside Salman Khan, the film features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. Along with her, Kajal Aggarwal is also playing a pivotal role. Sathyaraj is playing a powerful politician. The movie also features Sharman Joshi and Prateik Babbar.
As per the Sikandar trailer, the plot seems to be very intriguing, as Salman Khan plays a dual role of Sanjay Rajkot and Sikandar. The story follows a fearless man who takes on a corrupt system, fighting for justice and the rights of the underprivileged. The Sikandar movie is packed with powerful dialogues, high-voltage action sequences, and emotional depth and is expected to be the entertainer of the year. Fans can expect Salman in an intense, larger-than-life avatar, similar to his very powerful roles in Wanted and Tiger 3.

Salman Khan's Sikander has a Rs. 200 crore budget, making it one of the most expensive Bollywood films of 2025. Pritam has composed the film's music, while Santhosh Narayanan has worked on the background score. The soundtrack is expected to feature high-energy dance numbers with songs like "Sikandar Nache" and "Bam Bam Bhole", "HUm apke bina" already creating a lot of buzz on social media. The Sikandar trailer as of March 25 has crossed 58 million views on YouTube.