PUSHPA 2 vs JAAT vs SIKANDER : Box office collection comparisons in detail

The Indian box office is a colorful mix of storytelling that showcases the rich cultural diversity of the country, with regional cinema hubs like Bollywood (Hindi), Tollywood (Telugu), Kollywood (Tamil), and Sandalwood (Kannada) leading the way. Renowned for its epic narratives, musical extravaganzas, and star-studded performances, Indian cinema appeals to a huge audience of more than 1.4 billion people.

The following is a comparison of the box office performance of “Pushpa 2,” “Sikandar,” and “Jaat.”

“Pushpa 2” and “Sikandar,” featuring Salman Khan, along with “Jaat,” led by Sunny Deol, were among the most anticipated films of the year in the Hindi film industry. Given the star power and intense action sequences, expectations were high for both films.

“Sikandar” premiered on March 30, while “Jaat” was released in theaters on April 10. Both films have significantly underperformed in terms of box office collections when compared to “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” which has emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

According to Sacnilk, “Pushpa 2” generated Rs 12.8 crore from special previews and earned Rs 196.4 crore on its opening day in the domestic market. In contrast, “Sikandar” collected Rs 26 crore on its first day, while “Jaat” garnered only Rs 9.5 crore.

On the second day, “Pushpa 2” continued to dominate with a collection of Rs 112.1 crore, whereas “Sikandar” earned Rs 29 crore, and “Jaat” collected Rs 7 crore.In terms of Week 1 collections, “Pushpa 2” achieved Rs 867.45 crore, while “Sikandar” concluded its first week with a total collection of Rs 90.25 crore, and “Jaat” accumulated Rs 55.2 crore.”Pushpa 2: The Rule,” which was released on December 5 of the previous year, has a lifetime collection of Rs 1,470.25 crore. Directed by Sukumar, it serves as the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster “Pushpa: The Rise” and features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, and Jagapathi Babu in prominent roles. Following its successful theatrical run, “Pushpa 2” is now available for streaming on Netflix.

Conversely, “Sikandar” also stars Rashmika Mandanna alongside Salman Khan. This film, directed by AR Murugadoss, includes Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, and Sharman Joshi in its cast.

The film “Jaat,” directed by Gopichand Malineni, features Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, Regina Cassandra, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles.

“Jaat” opened as the fourth-highest Bollywood opener of 2025, following “Chhaava” (₹33.10 crore), “Sikandar” (₹30.06 crore), and “Sky Force” (₹15.30 crore), but ahead of “Deva” (₹5.78 crore).

Day wise comparisons :

On Day 1 (Thursday, April 10, 2025), “Jaat” recorded a net collection of ₹9.50–9.62 crore in India and ₹13.25 crore worldwide (₹11.25–11.60 crore India gross, ₹1.50–2.00 crore overseas), with a Hindi occupancy of 14.28%.

On Day 2 (Friday, April 11, 2025), it earned ₹7.00 crore net in India and ₹22.50 crore worldwide (₹19.50 crore India gross, ₹3.00 crore overseas), with a Hindi occupancy of 11.19%.

On Day 3 (Saturday, April 12, 2025), the film collected ₹9.75 crore net in India and ₹35.00 crore worldwide (₹31.00 crore India gross, ₹4.00 crore overseas), with a Hindi occupancy of 16.70%.

On Day 4 (Sunday, April 13, 2025), “Jaat” achieved a net collection of ₹14.00 crore in India and ₹54.50 crore worldwide (₹47.50 crore India gross, ₹7.00 crore overseas), with a Hindi occupancy of 26.23%.

On Day 5 (Monday, April 14, 2025), the film garnered ₹7.25 crore net in India and ₹63.75 crore worldwide (₹56.15 crore India gross, ₹7.60 crore overseas), with a Hindi occupancy of 16.26%.

On Day 6 (Tuesday, April 15, 2025), “Jaat” recorded ₹6.00 crore net in India and ₹71.25 crore worldwide (₹63.15 crore India gross, ₹8.10 crore overseas), achieving a Hindi occupancy of 19.55%.