Megastar Salman Khan’s last few films underperformed at the box office, and hence, fans pinned hopes on the actor’s upcoming action drama Sikandar. The film, directed by AR Murugadoss, stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. Sikandar is slated for Eid 2025 release. Despite being headlined by Salman Khan, there isn’t enough anticipation for this flick, and the stakes involved are huge.
The release is just five weeks away, but the team hasn’t revealed anything significant yet. A short glimpse was unveiled a few days ago, but that failed to grab attention as it wasn’t impactful. Today, the makers dropped a new poster that instantly received criticism as it was nowhere near expectations.
After the pandemic, there has been a massive shift in the audience’s preferences. If the content and promotional material aren’t exciting, the public is staying away from theatres, even for a star hero’s film. Hence, Sikandar badly needs something magical to turn the tables and create excitement. A solid trailer and a chartbuster song are very much required for the film to rake in a bumper opening.
The makers revealed that a surprise update will be released on February 27. This asset needs to click big time, as the audience’s initial impression isn’t good. Sikandar marks Murugadoss’s return to Hindi cinema after 17 long years. The director’s form isn’t good either, and we need to see if he can bounce back with this Salman starrer.
Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment is bankrolling this big-ticket entertainer. The movie also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar in crucial roles. Pritam is the music composer.