Rashmika Mandanna

Movie Name : Sikandar

Release Date : March 30, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj and others
Director : A. R. Murugadoss
Producers : Sajid Nadiadwala.
Music Directors : Pritam (Songs), Santhosh Narayanan (Score)
Cinematographer : Tirru
Editor : Vivek Harshan
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Sikandar, the latest Bollywood action drama starring Salman Khan and directed by AR Murugadoss, hits the big screens today. Here’s our take on the film. Read on.

Story:

Sikandar Rajkot, also known as Sanjay and Rajasaab (Salman Khan), is deeply respected by the people of Rajkot. One day, he gets into a conflict with Minister Pradhan’s (Sathyaraj) son, Arjun (Prateik Babbar), during a flight. Angered by this, the minister seeks revenge. At the same time, Saisri Rajkot (Rashmika Mandanna) dies in an accident, and her organs are donated to three people in Mumbai. When Sikandar learns about them, he decides to meet and care for them. However, Minister Pradhan threatens to harm those who received Saisri’s organs. How will Sikandar protect them and stand up to the minister? That’s what unfolds on the big screen.

Plus Points:

Salman Khan has a few decent moments, and some of his dialogues are okay. A couple of his action sequences might excite his fans.

Rashmika Mandanna plays his on-screen wife, but her role is minimal and gives her little scope to perform.

Kajal Aggarwal appears briefly in a cameo, doing what is required, though her presence adds nothing significant to the story.

Minus Points:

The story is highly predictable and follows a routine formula. The climax is obvious even before the interval, making A.R. Murugadoss’s writing feel uninspired.

None of the characters have depth, and their performances feel mechanical, as if they are simply delivering lines without any absolute conviction. From Salman Khan to Anjini Dhawan (played Nisha), every performance comes across as artificial, making it difficult to connect with any of them. Also, the combination scenes between the lead pair are not impressive, and the same goes for the songs.

Sathyaraj’s portrayal of the villain feels outdated, reminiscent of exaggerated antagonists from the 80s. His character is constantly filled with rage, trying to harm those the protagonist protects, but his actions often come across as unintentionally funny. It’s surprising that he accepted such a weakly written role, as it does little justice to his capabilities.

The screenplay is dull and filled with disconnected scenes that disrupt the flow. For instance, an irrelevant song suddenly appears at the beginning, adding nothing to the narrative. Several such moments make the film feel scattered and disjointed.

The pre-climax and climax are overly dramatic and have illogical sequences that further weaken the film’s impact.

Technical Aspects:

A.R. Murugadoss, once known for delivering blockbusters, offers an outdated and uninspiring narrative. His direction lacks the energy needed to keep the audience engaged.

The cinematography is passable, and the music is average at best. Editing isn’t a major issue, but the film as a whole lacks cohesion. While the production values are decent, they cannot compensate for the weak execution.

Verdict:

On the whole, Sikandar is a poorly written and executed action drama. It’s unclear what convinced Salman Khan to take on this project. Though he has a few okay moments, his performance lacks depth, especially in emotional scenes. Rashmika and Kajal have little to do, and Sathyaraj is wholly wasted. With a weak screenplay and an outdated storyline, this film is easily skippable.

123telugu.com Rating: 2/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team