New Delhi, March 28 -- Salman Khan's return to the big screen on Eid, which has yielded great box office returns in the past, offers cinemas hope that the tried-and-tested formula will end the drought of blockbusters since December.

Khan's latest action film Sikandar, hitting cinemas on Sunday (30 March), is estimated to rake in Rs.20-30 crore on opening day. While that may be lower than some of his previous Eid releases, it's also the only hope for cinemas betting on Bollywood releases.

"The buzz around Sikandar is extremely positive, and we are seeing strong anticipation, especially in the north and Hindi-speaking markets. Salman Khan's star power and action sequences, combined with the festive timing of Eid, make the film an ideal ch...