For over a decade now, Bollywood has been synonymous with film releases during Eid. One such actor is Salman Khan, who has his fans eagerly waiting every year around Eid for his new film release, which, now for the actor, has become a tradition and an integral part of Eid celebrations
From his latest upcoming film Sikandar to be released this Eid, his Dabangg to his film Kick to 10 of his blockbuster action-packed thriller films to family-oriented drama films have seen their release on Eid.
It’s also no surprise that Salman Khan’s Eid releases have consistently been box office super hits. Let’s take a look at some of his best and blockbuster hits that were lined up for Eid over the years.
This year, Eid, Superstar Salman Khan is all set for the action-packed thriller film Sikandar, which is slated for release. Costarring with Rashmika Mandanna is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by A R Murugadoss, the master storyteller. The film Sikandar is set for release on March 30, 2025. Actors Sathyaraj, Prateik Patil Babbar, Sharman Joshi and Kajal Aggarwal are also in the star cast of the film.
In 2010, which marked the beginning of Eid releases of Salman Khan’s film with Chulbul Pandey. The film was a super hit, and the actor surprised his audience as Chulbul Pandey with his amazing performance. Next was Salman Khan’s performance in the film Dabangg, released in 2010. The film was an action film with comedy directed by Abhinav Singh and was produced by Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora, under the Arbaaz Khan Productions.
In 2011, Salman Khan had another blockbuster film released on Eid. The film Bodyguard, directed by Siddique, was a box office hit, and the film cemented his image as an actor with wit and humor, and an entertainer of Eid film releases. He starred opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan and Raj Babbar, Mahesh Manjrekar and Aditya Pancholi.
In 2012, Salman acted as the RAW Agent in the film Ek Tha Tiger, opposite Katrina Kaif. The Spy thriller film was directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film was slated for its release in June, but the film was released during Eid and Independence Day, as Salman Khan’s film, directed by Reema Kagti, was slated for a June 1st release. Salman Khan was only too happy to push the release of Ek Tha Tiger to Eid release.
Then came the action-comedy film Kick, which was also a box office hit in the 2014 Eid. Produced and directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, his directorial debut under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
In 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan was released one day before Eid. The film was released in 50 countries outside India in over 700 screens and over 1000 screens alone in India. The story of a young innocent Pakistani girl, who is dumb and mute, and loses her way in India. The film is heartwarming as Bhajrangi Bhaijaan, essayed by Salman Khan, helps her unite with her family in Pakistan. The comedy drama film had the little girl Harshaali Malhotra in a debut role, in her brilliant acting. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Kareena Kapoor Khan are also in the lead roles.
The sports drama that Salman essays as a Wrestler in the film Sultan, coinciding with its release during Eid in July 2016, was directed by Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films. The sports drama film received positive reviews from the critics for Khan’s performance. Alongside was actress Anushka Sharma in the lead female role, and Randeep Hooda and Amit Sadh.
Kabir Khan essayed by Salman Khan, Tubelight, a drama set in the 1960s Sino Indian War, didn’t match much to the actor Salman Khan’s expectations. The film was released during Eid in the year 2017. The film was a war drama written and directed by Kabir Khan and was produced by Salman Khan.
Bharat was another film of Salman Khan released on the occasion of Eid in the year 2019. The film was released worldwide on 6000 screens, which included 4700 screens in India. The drama film had Salman Khan playing the lead role and was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and was jointly produced by Atul Agnihotri, Alvira Khan under the Salman Khan Banner Reel Life Productions and T-Series.
