Despite Rashmika’s strong run with hits like Chhaava, The Girlfriend and Thamma in 2025, this collaboration left the team disappointed at the box office. The film marked Rashmika Mandanna’s first on-screen pairing with Salman Khan, which created early buzz. Sikandar arrived in cinemas during the lucrative Eid window in 2025, yet the response stayed below projections. The project did not even manage to recover its production cost, which added to the sense of loss within the team.
Rashmika Mandanna on Sikandar box office failure and Sikandar creative changes
Speaking about the experience, Rashmika Mandanna revealed that the story evolved a lot from narration to release. Rashmika Mandanna stated, “Sikandar, I remember talking to Murugadoss sir; of course, later what happened was very different. But when I heard the script, it was indeed quite a different script.” The comment hinted that the final cut differed from the film originally pitched.
Rashmika Mandanna elaborated that the creative direction of Sikandar shifted over time. The Girlfriend actress also said, “Generally that happens with films. When you listen to something, it is one story that you have listened to, but over the making of the film, things change according to the performances, according to the edits, and according to the time of the release. Things change, and that is very common. So that happened with Sikandar.” The remarks suggested several factors influenced the outcome.
Rashmika Mandanna, Sikandar budget details and Sikandar worldwide collection
Financially, Sikandar also fell short of trade expectations despite major star power. Industry reports claimed the film’s budget stood at around Rs 200 crore. According to a Sacnilk report, the Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer managed about Rs 185 crore worldwide. The figures indicated a shortfall against costs, reinforcing its status as a box office failure.
Despite Sikandar’s performance, Rashmika Mandanda’s career graph in 2025 remained strong. The actor enjoyed success with Chhaava, The Girlfriend, Thamma and other releases, which kept Rashmika Mandanna in demand. These hits helped balance the disappointment around Sikandar and maintained interest in Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming work.
Looking ahead, Rashmika Mandanna has several projects lined up beyond Sikandar. Rashmika Mandanna will next feature in Cocktail 2 in Hindi, sharing the screen with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Rashmika Mandanna is also working on the Telugu film Mysaa. Reports further claim Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda may marry in February 2026, though no official statement has emerged.