Rashmika Mandanna Faces a Setback in Bollywood with Sikandar

After a streak of consecutive hits, Rashmika Mandanna has encountered a setback in Bollywood with the failure of Sikandar. Directed by AR Murugadoss and starring Salman Khan, the film was released on Eid, but failed to impress at the box office.

On its opening day, Sikandar managed to collect only ₹26 crore in India—one of the lowest openings in Salman Khan’s career. The disappointing start has left his fans disheartened, with many blaming the film’s lackluster storyline and weak screenplay as the key reasons for its underperformance. The film opened to negative reviews from its very first show, further denting its chances.

For Rashmika, who has established herself as a rising star in Bollywood with blockbusters like Pushpa, Animal, and Chhaava, this marks her first major flop in the Hindi film industry. While every actor experiences highs and lows, this unexpected setback could momentarily slow down her Bollywood momentum.

That said, with her talent and strong lineup of upcoming projects, Rashmika is likely to bounce back stronger than ever!