‘Sikandar’ release day: Online leak to fan engagement, here’s all that happened as Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer made it to the theatres | – The Times of India

Bhaijan’s Eid release ‘Sikandar,’ the movie, has been making a buzz right from the word go! Released as an Eid treat to Salman Khan fans, the movie on its first day, has seen so much action both in and out of the theatres. On the one hand, the fans came up with the most amazing ways to celebrate the film, on the other hand, the AR Murugadoss directorial faced some challenges.
Here’s a brief on everything you need to know about ‘Sikandar’ day 1

Sikandar leaked online

They say the internet has made things easier, it has offered the utmost comfort to people. However, nothing comes without a cost. The World Wide Web also serves as a free platform for several malpractices, and Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ fell prey to the same. Within ours of its release, the reports of the movie being leaked online surfaced. Reportedly, it was leaked across 600 websites.
It disappointed everyone who is in the business of filmmaking and appreciates the art. Speaking about the online leak, Komal Nahta, in his conversation with ANI said, “Last night when I was in the trade, I discovered the film had already been leaked. But I didn’t tweet about it right away because I wanted to be 100 per cent sure. Sometimes only a few scenes are leaked, and if you call it a full leak, it can cause unnecessary panic.”
According to him, the leak can impact the box office performance of the movie.

Sikandar crosses the Rs. 20 crore mark on its 1st day

The online leak did pose a threat, but Salman Khan’s dedicated fan army made sure that the movie doesn’t fall flat at the box office. According to the early estimates of Sacnilk, ‘Sikandar’ made Rs.21.96 crore on its first day across all languages.

Mixed reactions on Twitter

On the one hand, where several netizens celebrated the release of ‘Sikandar’ as a festival, others criticized the movie and went as raw with their words as possible.
“Totally flop movie Sikandar. No story, No Screenplay, no music, no lyrics, no choreography, no action, and one more flop added to the list,” wrote a user.

Another post read, “I am watching #Sikandar in a packed hall right now and I believe many cinemas will be going housefull today. All of us who are watching this film deserve an apology from Salman Khan for putting us into so much misery and torture.🙏”

On the other hand, as mentioned, some celebrated Salman and the movie alike.
“Sikandar totally blows Salman bhai’s last few films out of the water; that entrance was insane! It’s got action, emotions, and the songs are pretty good too (sic),” wrote a fan.

Another fan shared a post saying, “Crowd goes crazy on Megastar #SalmanKhan entry scene in #Sikandar movie. Theatre Turn Into Stadium 🔥🔥🔥”

The release of ‘Sikandar’ has been an exciting journey filled with ups and downs. Despite facing significant challenges with piracy before its launch, the film has performed impressively at the box office, bolstered by the loyal support of Salman Khan’s fans. As viewers continue to fill the theaters, ‘Sikandar’ embodies the strength and charm of Bollywood films.