🎥 Sikandar (2025) Movie Review – Salman Khan’s Eid Release Falls Short

Release Date: March 30, 2025
Language: Hindi
Genre: Action, Drama
Director: A.R. Murugadoss
Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
Cast: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Prateik Babbar

Sikandar
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⭐ Introduction

Every year, fans wait for a big Eid release from Salman Khan, and 2025 was no different. This time, he came with "Sikandar", a film directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who is known for hit action movies. The trailer promised high drama, action scenes, and a strong message. But does the movie really deliver? Let’s find out.

🧾 Story – A Hero’s Journey

The story of Sikandar is about a man named Sikandar, played by Salman Khan. He starts as a carefree and fun-loving person who lives a simple life. But things change after he falls in love and gets married.

Inspired by his wife’s kindness and ideals, Sikandar decides to fight against the corrupt system and help the poor and helpless people. He stands up against powerful enemies to bring justice and hope to society.

It’s a story of transformation – from an ordinary man to a people’s hero.

🎭 Acting – Star Power but Not Much Spark

  • Salman Khan tries hard to play the emotional and serious role of Sikandar. He gives a few powerful dialogues and does some good action scenes. But overall, his performance feels tired and not very exciting. It lacks the energy fans expect from him.

  • Rashmika Mandanna plays Sikandar’s wife. Sadly, her role is very small and forgettable. She looks nice on screen but doesn’t get enough to do.

  • Kajal Aggarwal and Prateik Babbar are part of the story too, but their characters are not very strong or memorable.

🎬 Direction and Writing – Big Idea, Weak Execution

Director A.R. Murugadoss is known for action-packed movies like Ghajini and Holiday. But in Sikandar, his direction seems confused and rushed.

The movie tries to mix action, emotion, and social message — but ends up being a little of everything and not great in anything. The story feels old, with many predictable scenes and repeated Bollywood ideas. There is nothing fresh or surprising.

🎶 Music and Action

The music in Sikandar is average. There are a few emotional songs and a couple of dance numbers, but none of them stand out.

The action scenes are well shot, with big stunts and stylish moves. Salman’s fans will enjoy the slow-motion punches and fight scenes, but others may find them too over-the-top.

📊 Box Office – Salman’s Name Brings the Crowd

Even though the movie got mixed to negative reviews, Sikandar had a strong opening. On Day 1, it earned around ₹30 crore in India and ₹45 crore worldwide. In just five days, it crossed ₹100 crore in India.

This shows the power of Salman Khan’s fan base, especially during Eid. The film is doing well at the box office, even if it is not getting much love from critics.

👍 What’s Good

✅ Salman Khan’s screen presence
✅ Some emotional scenes with a good message
✅ Big-budget action scenes
✅ Beautiful locations and good visuals

👎 What’s Not So Good

❌ Weak story with a confusing script
❌ Boring dialogues and predictable twists
❌ Female characters are underused
❌ Lacks the punch expected from a big star movie

🎯 Final Verdict – Only for Salman Khan Fans

Sikandar (2025) had the potential to be a strong action drama with a social message. But due to poor writing and weak performances, it fails to leave a mark. It is a movie made for hardcore Salman Khan fans, who might enjoy seeing their hero on screen.

For others, the film may feel boring and outdated. The story is something we’ve already seen many times in Bollywood.

🌟 Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

If you’re looking for a typical mass-action entertainer with big fight scenes and hero-style dialogues, you might enjoy it. But if you want a movie with strong content and fresh storytelling, Sikandar might disappoint you.