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Sikandar: How Salman Khan's film suffered Rs 91 crore loss, makers now file massive insurance claim
Despite the unprecedented scale of piracy, Salman Khan's Sikandar remained unstoppable at the box office. Having emerged as one of the biggest openers of 2025, the film maintained a strong hold on its collections. Continuing its box office run, it garnered ₹7.02 crore on its fifth day, proving its sustained success even on a weekday. With this the film crossed the milestone of ₹100 Cr. in India with the total now counts, ₹105.18 Cr.
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But now, as per reports, it suffered a loss of Rs 91 crore due to piracy. A source told Bollywood Hungama, 'An audit was commissioned to assess the extent of the leak and the resulting impact on revenue. Ernst & Young (EnY) submitted a comprehensive report that pegged the loss at approximately Rs. 91 crore.'
The source added, 'Such audits often include a blend of data from ticketing platforms, distributor reports, and forensic tracing of piracy dissemination. The Rs. 91 crore figure wasn't arbitrary – it is rooted in a loss of potential theatrical and digital revenue.'
The same source continued, 'The background score in many places was raw. There were several scenes that did not exist in the theatrical version.'
It added, 'like one where medical students meet Sikandar in Dharavi, a longer flashback of Kamaruddin collapsing due to lung disease, and a sequence involving Sikandar learning about Rashmika's character's aspirations to become a lawyer.'
Many industry leaders and producers have united to denounce this act, highlighting its negative impact on filmmakers and the entertainment business. The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has strongly condemned the unauthorized online leak of the film even before its official release on March 30. The association emphasized the urgent need for stricter enforcement of anti-piracy laws, especially as the film industry faces multiple challenges.
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