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Salman Khan Outshines Akshay Kumar as ‘Sikandar’ Climbs to Second Place for 2025’s Opening Day Box Office Records

Ah, the sweet scent of box office success, or as I like to call it, the aroma of Sikandar smashing records. Salman Khan, that perpetual box office behemoth, is back at it again with A.R. Murugadoss’s directorial venture. Released on a leisurely Sunday, Sikandar strutted its way to a cool Rs. 30.06 crore, bagging the silver medal for the second-highest opening day collection of 2025. Honestly, we expected a bit more fireworks on day one, but with the Eid holidays approaching, one could say it’s just the calm before the storm—Salman’s storm, that is.

Now, let’s paint the town red with some numbers, shall we? Poor Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force got left in the dust with its Rs. 15.30 crore opening, while Chhaava sits smugly on top with Rs. 33.10 crore. But, hey, who’s counting? Oh right, that’s my job!

In this cinematic race, Sikandar has proven itself quite a sprinter. To put it into perspective, Sky Force barely made half of Sikandar‘s Day 1 earnings. Meanwhile, Game Changer, starring Ram Charan, limped in with Rs. 6.75 crore, while Shahid Kapoor’s Deva eked out Rs. 5.78 crore. And for those playing in the minor leagues, The Diplomat, Badass Ravi Kumar, and Fateh managed openings ranging from Rs. 4.03 crore to Rs. 2.61 crore. As for Emergency and Mere Husband Ki Biwi, well, let’s just say their box office aspirations are still in critical condition.

Salman Khan, however, is a festival unto himself. His films during festive seasons are like sweets—everyone wants a piece. While Chhaava basks in its momentary glory, Sikandar is poised to close the gap, especially with positive word of mouth fluttering around like confetti. If momentum holds, it might just leapfrog into the top spot, leaving a trail of broken records in its wake.

With trade experts whispering sweet nothings about its potential trajectory, Sikandar is on a roll, and it’s not stopping anytime soon. The coming days will be crucial to see if it can oust Chhaava from the throne, but for now, it’s safe to say Salman Khan’s star power remains as undeniable as his love for minting box office gold.

Top 10 Highest Opening Day Grossers of 2025

  1. Chhaava – Rs. 33.10 crore
  2. Sikandar – Rs. 30.06 crore
  3. Sky Force – Rs. 15.30 crore
  4. Game Changer – Rs. 6.75 crore
  5. Deva – Rs. 5.78 crore
  6. The Diplomat – Rs. 4.03 crore
  7. Badass Ravi Kumar – Rs. 3.52 crore
  8. Fateh – Rs. 2.61 crore
  9. Emergency – Rs. 2 crore
  10. Mere Husband Ki Biwi – Rs. 1.50 crore

    And there you have it, folks. If you’re not on Team Salman by now, what are you even doing with your life?

Boxoffice Bhaskar

Bhaskar Patel, known to readers as Boxoffice Bhaskar, is a seasoned Bollywood box office analyst who closely monitors the commercial performance of Hindi films. With his deep understanding of industry trends and audience preferences, he provides insightful analysis of box office collections and predicts the success of upcoming releases.

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