Salman Khan’s much-anticipated action thriller Sikandar, directed by A.R. Murugadoss and featuring Rashmika Mandanna as the co-star, hit theatres on March 30, 2025, just in time for the Eid festivities. The film’s third day, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, coincided with the Eid holiday, a period known for boosting box office numbers due to higher audience turnout. With fans eager to catch the latest Salman Khan spectacle, the Sikandar 3rd day collection has become a hot topic of discussion as early estimates roll in.
On its second day, Sunday, March 31, 2025, Sikandar raked in ₹33.36 crore nett in India, marking an 11% increase from its opening day haul of ₹30.06 crore nett. The third day, bolstered by the Eid holiday, was expected to maintain momentum. However, early reports suggest a notable drop post-holiday.
According to a Hindustan Times report, Sikandar earned ₹17.81 crore nett on Tuesday, bringing its three-day domestic total to ₹81.23 crore nett. This figure aligns with Sacnilk’s estimate of ₹17.81 crore nett for day 3, indicating a decline after the Eid-driven surge.
The film’s makers, however, painted a rosier picture, claiming that Sikandar crossed ₹100 crore worldwide by its third day, with a reported ₹39 crore gross in India on day 2 alone. Adjusting for the holiday boost and the subsequent drop, the third day nett collection in India likely ranged between ₹17-20 crore, with ₹17.81 crore being the most cited figure. This reflects a typical post-holiday dip, a pattern often seen in big-budget releases.
To sum up, Sikandar collected approximately ₹17.81 crore nett in India on its third day, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, per Sacnilk’s update, contributing to a domestic nett total of ₹81.23 crore by day 3.
On the global stage, the film crossed ₹100 crore gross, as per the makers’ claims, though final third-day figures await official confirmation. Despite its star power and holiday advantage, Sikandar faced challenges from mixed reviews and piracy, impacting its overall performance.
With a hefty production budget of ₹200 crore, Sikandar has a steep hill to climb to break even. Based on its current trajectory at the Indian box office, the Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer appears unlikely to fully recover its investment, leaving producers with a challenging road ahead.