Salman Khan should play bold roles like Ranbir Kapoor’s animal or Karthik Yarian Bhool Bhulaiya, saying Manoj Desai, defending Alexander’s box office run. Hindi film news
Salman Khan’s much awaited Eid 2025 release Alexander has hit Rashmika Mandanna on the big screen with great pomp directed by co-interaction and AR Murugados. But despite the discussion, the film’s box office trip to be anything but has been smooth. While fans changed in large numbers during the early weekends, overall performance has increased eyebrows, especially during the important holiday period.
Manoj Desai Alexander defends performance
Mumbai’s prestigious G7 Multiplex (Gaiety Galaxy) and Maratha Temple Executive Director Manoj Desai opened the film’s reaction and its standing in Salman’s filmography. Talking to the Bollywood Hungama, he introduced an honest view about Alexander’s box office performance yet.
“Even if there is some disappointment, when you look at the collection of 200 crores, I will still say that the film has done well,” he said. “Our managing director Arun Nahar has been very helpful. Initially, we had a high price of tickets, but we had to reduce them to the rest of the market. We could not lag behind.”
Desai highlighted that today’s audience craves emotional depth in stories, and it has been brought to Salman Alexander. “His recent EID release cannot have magic as before, but Salman has always hit for his credit. I personally talked to him, and he shared that the emotions took the seat ahead this time – such a connection that he wanted to make with the audience.”
Manoj Desai suggested boulder roles for Salman Khan
He further suggested that it may be time for Salman to switch gear. “Viewers are responding to films with bold options-as Ranbir Kapoor’s animal or Bhool in Bhulaiya. Salman has already made action-pack hits like Wanted, but something new can actually work in his favor.”
Despite the ups and downs, Desai confirmed that Alexander continues to pull into the crowd in hisaters. “The film is currently one of the top grocers in the Galaxy Galaxy and the Maratha Temple. We are adjusting rates and strategies to combine with the public. It is all about being associated with the common man.”
Alexander crosses Rs 100 crore but sees the drop after 10 days
While Alexander has not matched the success of the previous Salman blockbusters, the film crossed a mark of Rs 100 crore within 10 days. However, 11 days, it struggled to pull more than Rs 1.50 crore at the domestic box office. Despite the dip, the film continues its dramatic run, and its long -term performance is yet to be seen.
Supported by Sajid Nadidwala, Alexander also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Sunil Shetty, Satyaraj and Pratik Babbar.
