India, March 31 -- Salman Khan's Sikandar was released in theatres on Sunday, March 30. The film marked the superstar's return to his favourite festival-Eid-after two years. After the failure of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan in 2023, Sikandar was Salman's chance to regain his footing on Eid. But a not-so-strong box office performance has meant that the opportunity has been squandered. (Also read: Sikandar box office collection day 1: Salman Khan couldn't beat Vicky Kaushal for 2025's #1 movie, opens at Rs.26 crore)

Sikandar barely crossed Rs.50 crore worldwide on its opening day, a collection that may have been a cause for celebration some 10 years ago but is just middling in an era when Bollywood films are opening to that much just domestic...