Empuraan REPLACES Salman Khan’s Sikandar in Mumbai theatres
The excitement around Salman Khan‘s much-anticipated film Sikandar couldn’t last long, right? Even though the film managed to create massive hype and buzz since the time its trailer was released, it failed to meet the viewers’ expectations. Things have now turned so rough that theatres in Mumbai are pulling its shows to screen more profitable films. Released on Eid, the Salman Khan-led film, which also features Rashmika Mandanna in a key role, earned about Rs 9.75 crore on Day 4 – a 50% decline from its Day 3 collection. This explains that Salman’s big Eid release continues to struggle in attracting viewers to the theatres. According to the latest update from Sacnilk.com, Sikandar has raked in ₹84.25 crore in India so far. As the movie witnesses a 50% drop in the revenue, the Free Press Journal has reported that several theatres across Mumbai stopped screening Sikandar after the weekend. Instead of Sikandar, they opted for other films including Empuraan, The Diplomat, and popular Gujarati films. As reports suggest, both evening and night shows at Kandivali’s …
