Salman Khan’s Sikandar Faces Rs 91 Crore Loss Due to The Film Leaking Online

Salman Khan’s latest film Sikandar has faced a major blow even before it could try and recover from poor reviews. The action film, directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE), was leaked online a day before its official Eid 2025 release, causing a massive 91 crore Rs loss, according to reports.

The film, which stars Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, and others, didn’t perform well at the box office. It collected just around 100 crores in India and 175 crores globally, far below expectations. However, it wasn’t just the reviews that hurt it. According to Bollywood Hungama, the pirated HD version was circulated widely through sites like Tamilrockers, Movierulz, and Filmyzilla even before the first show hit theatres.

NGE has now commissioned a full audit, reportedly by Ernst & Young, to assess the impact of the piracy leak. The report revealed that the estimated damage to box office revenues was 91 crore Rs. The figure was calculated using projected pre-release collections, region-wise occupancy drops, and trends in online downloads using digital footprint tracking tools.

A source close to the production shared, “This wasn’t a small leak, the pirated version was high-quality, with many scenes that weren’t even in the final cut. Some VFX shots were unfinished too.” This case is now headed towards an insurance claim, with Nadiadwala Grandson preparing to recover part of the loss through piracy coverage, a clause some major productions include in high-budget films. If successful, this could become one of the largest piracy-related claims in Bollywood history.

As the industry watches closely, Sikandar becomes a big reminder of how piracy can cripple even star-studded films. Meanwhile, NGE has already moved forward, with Housefull 5 recently released and Baaghi 4 set for a September 2025 premiere.