‘Perfect Eid gift’: Fans call 'Sikandar' a sure-shot blockbuster, say Salman is back!

Salman Khan’s action thriller Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, released worldwide today during the Eid festive season. The film has reportedly taken theatres by storm with its high-octane action, mass appeal, and Salman’s electrifying entry scene. Fans across the globe are known to have celebrated the return of their hero on the big screen with party poppers and dance moves inside the theatres. Social media is buzzing with praise for the gripping action film, powered by a stunning background score and studded with whistling-worthy dialogues.

Salman’s legion of fans are hailing his latest outing as the "perfect Eid gift." Sikandar has, as per reports, easily earned the tag of being a "paisa vasool" movie, further solidifying Salman’s status as a box office magnet. The ensemble cast includes Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar. The film’s vibrant soundtrack, featuring hits like Zohra Jabeen and Bam Bam Bhole, adds to the spectacle.

With overwhelming early reactions, Sikandar is set to rule the box office and is poised to become one of the biggest hits of the year.

Age doesn’t matter!

Enthusiasm and experience—it’s the best combo in the world, says Salman Khan, who turns 60 this year and finds things going better and easier now, be it in terms of his fitness regimen or his work.

In fact, says Bollywood's star through the decades, whose latest film Sikandar releases on Sunday, the enthusiasm is even greater now than at any time in his youth.

“Sixty and all doesn’t matter. Today, the way I train and whatever I do, it is better than what I was in my 20s, 30s, and 40s. I don’t feel it at all. In fact, it’s a lot easier, it’s a lot better,” Salman told PTI in an interview.

He made his acting debut with a supporting role in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi, but the big breakthrough came the following year with the mega-hit Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), which catapulted him to stardom. Thirty-six years later, the stardom endures for the actor, who will turn 60 on December 27 this year.

"Work-wise, everyone’s experience is there. Chronologically, it gives you that experience with the people you meet, the people you work with, and life experiences that teach you a lot. The enthusiasm has not gone away. With the increase in experience, even the enthusiasm has increased. So now, the combination of being enthusiastic and being experienced is the best combination in the world,” Salman said.

The blend of passion and expression, he added, is something he wants to use to his advantage in the coming years.

Over the years, Salman has established himself as a bonafide Hindi movie star of the masses with hits such as Karan Arjun, Andaz Apna Apna, Judwaa, Partner, Dabangg, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai.

Trade experts predict Rs 50 crore opening for Salman Khan’s Sikandar

Superstar Salman Khan's new Eid release, action drama Sikandar, is expected to earn around Rs 40 to 50 crore at the box office on the opening day, say trade experts.

Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, is Salman’s first film in two years to release during Eid. His last film was Tiger 3, which came out around Diwali in 2023.

Since the trailer dropped earlier this month, the buzz has been decent for the action movie, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna.

“With early estimates pointing to a Rs 50 crore opening on Sunday and a strong box office run ahead, Sikandar is all set to bring audiences together for an unforgettable cinematic experience,” said Gautam Dutta, CEO-Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX Ltd, in a statement.

Salman Khan's films have become synonymous with Eid, turning the festival into a highly anticipated event for his fans.

Over the years, his Eid releases—including Wanted, Dabangg, Bodyguard, Kick, Sultan, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan—have consistently dominated the box office, drawing massive crowds to theatres.

However, his last Eid film—Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)—did not live up to the hype, something Salman hopes to break with Sikandar. (With inputs from Agencies)