Sikandar is a Bollywood action drama directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film stars Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sharman Joshi in lead roles. The story of the film revolves around Sanjay “Sikander” Rajkot (Salman Khan), the king of Rajkot, who falls victim to a family tragedy and is hunted by a politician seeking revenge.
The film marks the re-partnership of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after Kick (2014), and was released on 30 March 2025, coinciding with Eid. Although the film had high expectations from the publicity, it received negative response from critics and audiences. There were a lot of criticisms about the story, direction and music. Despite this, the film grossed ₹175 crores at the box office, but it turned out to be a box office flop. Now let’s know about the story and weaknesses of this film.
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Salman Khan Films
Distributed by
Pen Marudhar Entertainment
Budget
₹200 crore
Box Office Gross
₹175.74 crore (Worldwide)
Runtime
135 minutes
Genre
Action, Drama
Rating
Negative reviews for story, direction, and music, but positive performances from the cast.
Film Format
Released in Standard and IMAX formats
Sikandar Story
The story of the film Sikandar revolves around Sanjay “Sikandar” Rajkot (Salman Khan), the king of Rajkot, Gujarat. Sanjay’s wife Sashree (Kajal Aggarwal) is a painter and the two are happily married. One day, during a flight, Arjun (Prateik Babbar), the son of Minister Rakesh Pradhan, encounters Monika (Rashmika Mandanna), a former porn actress. Arjun threatens Monika that he will show his son a video of her past. Sanjay intervenes in the matter, teaches Arjun a lesson and forces him to apologize. Following this, Minister Rakesh sends Police Inspector Prakash (Sharman Joshi) to arrest Sanjay, but he gets away due to Sanjay’s influential position.
Sashree feels that Sanjay avoids her and forgets her wedding anniversaries and birthdays. One day, Sashree finds out that she is pregnant, but at the same time, Sanjay has to go to a site to stop an explosive material. Unfortunately, Sashree is injured in a bomb blast there and dies in the hospital. Before dying, Sashree had pledged to donate her organs, and her organs are transplanted in Mumbai.
Sanjay learns that his wife’s organs have been transplanted into three people. He tracks down these three people—Kamaar, Vaidehi, and Nisha. Sanjay saves Kamaar as he has respiratory problems due to pollution. Vaidehi is convinced by Sanjay to have her family members help him in his business and Nisha is also saved with Sanjay’s help. The film depicts Sanjay’s journey and his struggle to take revenge and reuse his wife’s organs.
Movie Review
Sikandar (2025) proves to be a great comeback for Salman Khan, who mesmerizes the audience with his presence in a high-energy action spectacle. With A.R. Murugadoss’ masterful direction and a stellar supporting cast, the film offers a thrilling cinematic experience.
Salman Khan returns to action in full swing, and his performance is powerful and captivating. He plays the titular character “Alexander” with a lot of strength and confidence, reminding the audience why he is one of the most beloved stars of Indian cinema. His every action sequence, dialogue delivery and emotional scene leaves a deep mark.
A.R. Murugadoss’ direction is passionate and focused. He has presented a story that is exciting, intriguing and overall moving. The pace of the film is superb, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. The balance of action, suspense and emotional moments is set well, which makes the entire film an engaging viewing experience. Murugadoss has presented every scene in an impressive manner, increasing the excitement of the film with each moment.
Rashmika Mandanna has also excelled in her role. She brings grace and energy to the film, which makes the mood of the film even more attractive. The chemistry between Salman Khan and Rashmika is superb, which further strengthens the emotional aspect of the film. The relationship between these two gives a human and emotional depth to the film.
The background music of the film is quite impressive. The music and score of the film increase the intensity of the action sequences and deepen the emotional impact in key scenes. The music, which is composed by Pritam, perfectly blends into the mood and action of the film. Also, Santosh Narayan’s background score brings a feeling of freshness and enthusiasm in every moment of the film.
The cinematography of the film is also commendable. Tirru’s cinematography has perfectly captured the grandeur of the film and the dynamic energy of the action scenes. The huge sets and cinematic visuals of the film impress the audience, and every action scene has a new energy and thrill.
While the story of the film is a bit new, its execution is superb, providing the audience with a balance of entertainment and social message. The action scenes are skillfully choreographed and visually impressive, showcasing Salman Khan’s signature style.
Overall, Sikandar (2025) is a must-watch for fans of Salman Khan and action cinema. It is an exciting and enjoyable cinema experience due to its powerful performances, masterful direction and excellent background music.
Movie Trailer
Conclusion
Sikandar (2025) marks Salman Khan’s grand comeback, presented with an excellent blend of action and drama. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, every aspect of the film is impressive, with a perfect balance between acting, music, and cinematography. Salman and Rashmika’s chemistry connects the audience emotionally, while the action and thrill of the film is also unforgettable. Though the film is somewhat predictable, it is still an entertaining and inspiring film, which keeps the audience hooked till the end.
