'Sikandar' box office collection day 3: The Salman Khan starrer might drop after Eid on Tuesday, will cross Rs 60 crore

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' which released in theatres on March 30, Sunday has proved to be his second lowest grossing Eid release. It made only Rs 26 crore on Day 1 which was more than his last Eid release, 'Kissi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan'. Directed by AR Murugadoss, 'Sikandar' stars Rashmika Mandanna opposite the actor. While the film has got a mixed response from fans, there was a growth on the Eid holiday on Monday when compared to the Sunday numbers. Sikandar Movie ReviewGrowth on Eid and day 3 estimates While obviously, these numbers are not at par with the other Salman movies, many shows were houseful on Eid. There was growth on Monday as the film made Rs 29 crore on Day 2. The film has been performing well in Mumbai and some other circuits like Delhi. But in Gujarat, Bhopal and other theatres, many shows have been cancelled due to low demand. On day 3, the film is expected to hit double digit numbers but it may be lower than the Monday numbers. Up till Tuesday afternoon, the collection was Rs 6.88 Crore.Thus, the collection of the movie so far is Rs till Tuesday afternoon. The film has been performing well in some Hindi belt mass circuits. In multiplexes of south Mumbai like PRV Inox, Nariman Point and Metro Inox, the night shows have been cancelled and these shows are replaced with John Abraham starrer 'The Diplomat'. Competition from 'Chhaava' and 'The Diplomat' Sikandar is facing a tough competition still from 'Chhaava' which has now completed 45 days at the box office. Meanwhile, John Abraham starrer 'The Diplomat' is also pulling in audience in some parts due to positive word of mouth. Daywise collection of Sikandar:Day 1 [1st Sunday] ₹ 26 Cr -Day 2 [1st Monday] ₹ 29 croreDay 3 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 14.58 Cr Total ₹ 69.58 Cr