The countdown to Salman Khan’s highly anticipated film, ‘Sikander’, has been underway since its announcement, with fans eagerly awaiting its release. Initially, it was rumored that the movie would hit theaters on Eid this year, but there was significant confusion surrounding the confirmed date. The makers only mentioned “Eid 2025” in the trailer and posters, without specifying the exact date. Some reports suggested the release date would be March 28, while others claimed it would be March 31. However, the confirmed release date has finally been revealed.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, a source close to the project has confirmed that ‘Sikander’ will be released on Sunday, March 30. The makers are confident that this date will work in the film’s favor.
Why March 30 is the perfect release date for ‘Sikander’
It’s worth noting that March 30 marks the celebration of Eid, and a significant portion of Muslim audiences will likely flock to theaters to watch Salman’s film as part of their festivities. This is a tradition that has been consistent over the years, with Muslim viewers making it a point to catch Salman’s movies on Eid. Whenever his films release on this day, they tend to perform exceptionally well at the box office.
As seen in the recently released image of Salman from the film, the excitement is palpable, and fans are eagerly awaiting the movie’s release.
‘Sikander’ to benefit from extended weekend, strong collection expected until April 6
The source further revealed that the film will benefit from the extended weekend, as Sunday, March 30, is a holiday, particularly in Maharashtra, where Gudi Padwa is celebrated. Monday, March 31, will be Eid, and the post-Eid holiday will have an impact on several centers on April 1 and 2. The collection is expected to see an upswing again from Friday, April 4. As a result, the film’s collection is likely to remain strong until Sunday, April 6.
Sunday releases for Salman’s films, a rare but successful strategy
While most films typically release on Thursdays or Fridays, Salman’s films have deviated from this trend on two occasions, with ‘Tiger 3’ being released on Sunday, November 12, 2023, which coincided with Diwali. The festive occasion had a positive impact on the film’s collection, which was evident throughout the week that followed.
Advance booking to commence soon, already underway in foreign countries
It’s been reported that the makers will soon release an extended trailer for ‘Sikander’ and commence advance booking for the film. Meanwhile, advance booking has already begun in foreign countries, starting from February 24, 2025.
