All eyes are on Salman Khan’s Eid blockbuster Sikandar, as Bhaijaan is set to thrill his fans with a new film this Eid after missing last year’s celebrations, according to Indian media.
Indian media reports that this high-budget entertainer, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, marks Khan’s first collaboration with acclaimed South Indian director AR Murugadoss. Although there are still a few days until Sikandar hits theaters, the film is already generating significant buzz for all the right reasons.
As Sikandar gears up for a grand box office debut, reports indicate that a significant portion of its budget has already been recovered. The film is also set for an OTT release, where Salman Khan’s fans are eagerly waiting for Bhaijaan.
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Cast and Budget Insights
Featuring Salman Khan in the lead role, the film stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead, alongside Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar, among others. This high-budget action-drama continues to build excitement with each passing day.
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According to Pinkvilla, Sikandar, with a reported budget of around Rs180 crore, has already recouped 80% of its budget before its theatrical release, primarily through non-theatrical rights.
The satellite and music rights for this Salman Khan starrer have been sold for Rs110 crore. Reportedly, Zee Music Company acquired the music rights for Rs30 crore, while the digital rights secured an impressive Rs50 crore deal with Zee.
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OTT Release
Wondering where to watch Salman Khan’s Sikandar after its theatrical release? As mentioned in the poster, the movie will premiere on Netflix. The post-theatrical digital streaming rights have been acquired by Netflix for a whopping Rs85 crore.
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This amount could increase to Rs100 crore if the film’s theatrical earnings surpass the Rs350 crore mark. The P&A (Print and Advertising) costs of the movie are estimated to be around Rs20 crore.
