Salman Khan’s Sikandar leaked online hours before release; authorities pull down pirated version from 600 websites
The ugly head of piracy reared itself again on Sunday as Salman Khan’s much-awaited Eid release, Sikandar, was leaked online hours before it hit the screens.
The film was slated to be released in theatres on Sunday, but as per reports, it was leaked online late Saturday night, before authorities removed the pirated version from several websites.
Sikandar leaked online
Film trade analyst Komal Nahta tweeted on Sunday morning, “It’s the worst nightmare for any producer. A film being leaked before its theatrical release. Unfortunately, that’s what happened last evening to Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Sikandar’, slated to release today in cinemas.”
Nahta added that the film’s makers, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, urged the authorities to act on the leak and the film was oulled down from hundreds of websites. “The producer had the authorities pull the film down from 600 sites last night but the harm had been done. The multiplication continued and is still continuing. Condemnable act which could cost the producer of the Salman starrer dear,” he wrote.
So far, there is no information on how the film was leaked and where the leaked version originated from. Sources suggest that the makers have approached the police, and the matter is being investigated.
About Sikandar
Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, marks Salman’s return to the big screen for the first time since 2023. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, and Sharman Joshi in pivotal roles. It released in theatres on March 30.
Sikandar advance booking
Even though Sikandar is Salman’s first Eid release in two years, the film has not broken any records with its advance booking. The film managed just ₹10 crore in advance booking gross for its opening day, higher than Mohanlal’s recently-released L2: Empuraan, but behind Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava. However, trade insiders predict spot booking and a Sunday release may just help the film get a good opening.
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