Sikandar releases on March 30, 2025 but there’s a twist. The makers skipped the Friday release to maximize collections.
Looks like a smart move, right? Maybe not. On the same day, CSK will be playing. With Dhoni’s madness, can Salman still rule the box office?
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Instead of releasing on March 28 (Friday), the makers chose a Sunday opening to push the numbers higher.
Originally, trade buzz predicted a ₹25 Cr opening on Friday but with Sunday’s advantage, expectations jumped to ₹35 Cr.
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But here’s the problem—CSK’s match will divert audiences. Cricket fever in India is at an all time high and when Dhoni plays, everything else takes a back seat. Can this move cost Sikandar its dream opening?
Whenever CSK plays, TV ratings and streaming numbers go through the roof. Even Bollywood films struggle when big matches happen.
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Salman’s films thrive on family audiences but will they pick a movie over CSK’s match?
Unlike Tiger 3 which had a franchise advantage, Sikandar is a new film. The last time Salman released a film on a Pre-Eid Sunday (Bajrangi Bhaijaan, 2015), it opened at ₹27 Cr.
Can Sikandar even match that or will cricket steal the thunder?Despite the IPL clash, all is not lost for Sikandar. If the trailer and songs create excitement, the film can still do big numbers.
But the real test will be Monday’s collections. If there’s a huge drop, it’ll confirm that Sikandar relied solely on Salman’s stardom.
Will Sikandar cross Tiger 3’s ₹43 Cr opening? Can Salman outdo Dhoni’s craze?
Or will CSK’s match leave the film struggling? One thing is for sure—this Sunday will be a battle of giants and only one will emerge victorious.
