Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ Begins OTT Journey on Netflix After Theatrical Run
Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ Begins OTT Journey on Netflix After Theatrical Run
Mumbai, May 26: After a lacklustre performance at the box office, Salman Khan’s big-budget Eid release Sikandar premiered on Netflix on May 25. However, its digital debut appears to be no more promising than its theatrical run.
Marketed as a high-octane mass entertainer, Sikandar came with massive expectations. Directed by AR Murugadoss and made on a reported budget of Rs 200 crore, the film was expected to dominate the festive weekend. Instead, it struggled to even cross the Rs 100 crore mark in India, underperforming even compared to Salman’s previous flop, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
Suna hai bohot log Sikandar ka intezaar kar rahe the? Sikandar aa gaya hai Netflix par raj karne 👑❤️🔥👊
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 24, 2025
Watch Sikandar, out 25 May on Netflix.#SikandarOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/rPwPXN9Uau
Critics and audiences alike were unimpressed. Reviews cited a dated storyline, uninspired action sequences, and weak writing.
Word-of-mouth further impacted the film’s performance, with show bookings plummeting after the opening weekend. Several cinema halls reportedly cancelled screenings due to poor turnout. Simultaneously, other films like Jaat and Kesari 2 took over the audience’s attention. Piracy also played a role in draining the film’s limited momentum.
A disaster movie ke liye itni hype bana rahe ho Netflix
— 𝙰𝚗𝚞𝚓 🇮🇳𝚂𝚁𝙺𝚒𝚊𝚗🇮🇳 #KKR 💜 (@anujrocks44) May 24, 2025
Sharam hai ??
Now, with Sikandar streaming on Netflix, the question remains: can the OTT platform salvage its reputation? Early online reactions suggest otherwise. Viewers on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit have criticised Netflix for adding the film to its library. Comments ranged from sarcastic jabs to outright disdain. “Netflix is really picking up every flop under the sun these days,” one user wrote. Another quipped, “A disaster movie ke liye itni hype bana rahe ho Netflix, sharam hai?”
I paid for Netflix to watch commendable content.
— Uzair Qadri (@uzairzayusuf) May 24, 2025
Anyway, jab yeh movie dekhne theater koi nahi gaya, ab ghar mein Kaun wantedly cringe dekhega?
While die-hard Salman Khan fans may still give it a watch, the overall mood online has been dismissive. Many seem more interested in mocking the film than engaging with it sincerely.
With OTT viewers known for their sharp wit and meme culture, Sikandar may face renewed criticism — this time from living rooms rather than cinema seats.
