Sikandar Day 1 Collection: Comparing Salman Khan’s Last 5 Blockbuster Openings

On its opening day, Sikandar has made an impressive ₹30.06 crore net in India, marking a strong start at the box office. With Salman Khan's star power and high anticipation surrounding the film, all eyes are now on how it performs over the weekend. Let’s see how this compares to the opening-day collections of his last five films.

Salman Khan has consistently delivered massive box office openings, with his films often setting new records. His last release, Tiger 3, stormed the box office with an impressive ₹44.50 crore opening day collection. Tiger 3 is one of the best and most popular franchises of Salman Khan. 

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan released on April 21, 2023, with a ₹15.81 crore opening in India. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film featured Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh, and others in a family-action drama. Though it had a moderate start, it picked up over the weekend and eventually crossed ₹100 crore at the domestic box office.

Dabangg 3, released on December 20, 2019, opened with a solid ₹24.50 crore at the Indian box office. Starring Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Kichcha Sudeep, the film continued the legacy of the popular Dabangg franchise. Despite facing protests in some regions and mixed reviews, it managed to perform well, especially in mass circuits.

Race 3, released on June 15, 2018, opened with an impressive ₹28.50 crore at the Indian box office. Starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Bobby Deol, the action thriller was a high-octane addition to the Race franchise. Despite mixed reviews, the film benefited from Salman’s massive fan following and the Eid release, ensuring a strong start at the box office.

Bharat, released on June 5, 2019, had a massive opening with ₹42.30 crore at the Indian box office. Starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Grover, and Disha Patani, the film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, was an emotional drama spanning multiple decades. Benefiting from the Eid holiday and Salman’s star power, Bharat became one of his biggest openers.