Movie Name: Sikandar
Rating: 1.5/5
Cast: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal and Sathyaraj
Director: AR Murugadoss
Produced By: Sajid Nadiadwala
Release Date: 30th March 2025
Salman’s new action film, Sikandar, has hit theaters today in celebration of EID. Directed by AR Murugadoss, renowned for his work in Tamil and Hindi cinema with films like Ghajini, Thuppakki, and Kaththi, the movie features Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sathyaraj in significant roles. The film’s promotional content didn’t impress audiences, and let’s check whether the movie reverses the opinion in our review.
Story:
A stubborn cop named Prakash seeks out King Sanjay Rajkot, who belongs to a royal family, as the latter beats the son of a crooked politician, Pradhan. After an unexpected loss, Sanjay visits Mumbai to connect with three organ recipients and meets Pradhan and his privileged son, Arjun again. How does Pradhan try to trouble Sanjay, and what is Sanjay’s response forms the story.
Performances:
Salman Khan looks impassive, not showcasing any muscle tone or agility, and reciting dialogues without emotion. Rashmika Mandanna’s important role cannot impress and ends up being comical. Sathyaraj’s performance fell short in a routine antagonist role, focused on threats and yelling.
Kajal Aggarwal is fine, while Kishore felt lackluster. Sharman Joshi plays a loyal sidekick to the Hero. Prateik Babbar plays a role like Darbar, an unremarkable part of a privileged brat.
Analysis:
Murugadoss sought to blend action and emotion in Sikandar. The storyline feels fine, and an interesting screenplay and well-crafted characters would elevate it. But Sikandar fails to utilize its strength. The initial scenes are not great but effective for a while. The emotional moments with Salman and Rashmika fail to resonate because of their ordinary treatment. Once the tragedy strikes, a small impact follows, leading to expectations for the latter part to enhance it.
But, in the second half, Sikandar loses the rhythm entirely. The Hero-Villain conflict lacks strength. The Hero takes charge effortlessly and resolves all matters in a timely manner. The antagonist, portrayed as a corrupt politician, fits the usual stereotype of someone who yells all the time but doesn’t act. The Hero’s sentimental scenes with three important characters seem unconvincing and ineffective. The climax scenes that aim to glorify the hero feel underwhelming.
Positives:
- Basic Plot
- A Few Emotional Scenes in the First Half
Negatives:
- Poor Second Half
- Flat Action Sequences
- Weak Game Between the Hero – Villain
- No Emotional Connect
Sikandar Movie Review and Verdict:
Sikandar ends up as a big disappointment. The film offers no entertainment or emotional depth. Salman Khan and Murugadoss, along with others, seem to have collectively failed with the film.
