# Salman Khan’s ‘Sikander’ Smashes Box Office Records Pre-Release
Salman Khan’s much-awaited film ‘Sikander’ is already breaking records even before its official release. With an impressive advance booking collection, the film has set a benchmark that several Bollywood releases this year couldn’t achieve post-release. Let’s delve into the numbers and analyze how ‘Sikander’ alongside other films like ‘Chhava’, ‘Veera Dheera Suran’, and others are faring at the box office.
## ‘Sikander’ Advance Booking Collection
Directed by A. R. Murugadoss and featuring a stellar cast including Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kajal Aggarwal, ‘Sikander’ is set for a grand release on March 30th. The film, which promises an action-packed experience, is all set to dominate the box office. The advance booking alone for ‘Sikander’s first day in India has fetched an impressive ₹27.32 crores, while the second day has amassed ₹10.53 crores. The overseas advance bookings stand at ₹14.76 crores, bringing the total worldwide advance booking collection to a staggering ₹42.61 crores.
## ‘Sikander’ vs Other Films
### Chhava
The historical blockbuster ‘Chhava’, directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, is running in its 7th week and has been a roaring success. The film’s total worldwide collection has reached ₹808.61 crores. However, it is expected to wrap up as ‘Sikander’ makes its grand entrance into cinemas worldwide.
### Veera Dheera Suran
Starring Chiyaan Vikram, ‘Veera Dheera Suran’ faced some initial release hiccups but has been well-received. After a delayed release on the first day, the film picked up pace with a net collection of ₹13.34 crores over two days in India and a total worldwide collection of ₹22.38 crores. The positive reviews promise robust box office performance in the upcoming weeks.
### Robinhood
The Telugu film ‘Robinhood’, featuring Nithin and Sreleela, had limited screen space due to multiple releases. Nonetheless, it managed to collect ₹3.35 crores on the opening day in India and a worldwide total of ₹4.31 crores. With positive word of mouth, the film is expected to see growth in the coming days.
### Empuraan
The Malayalam biggie ‘Empuraan’, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, has made history by grossing ₹114 crores worldwide in just two days. The film’s success reflects its overwhelming reception and sets a new benchmark for Malayalam cinema.
## Conclusion
With ‘Sikander’ creating massive pre-release buzz and breaking box office records, it is poised to set a new standard for success in 2025. As cinephiles eagerly await its release, the film is expected to have an explosive opening weekend, further cementing Salman Khan’s legacy in Bollywood.
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