Sikandar Review: Salman Khan Roars In This High-Octane Drama With A Heartfelt Social Message

Salman Khan’s Sikandar finally arrives at the theatres near you. Salman Khan returns to the big screen after almost one and a half years. Though he made special appearances in films like Singham Again and Baby John, he returns to the big screen after Tiger 3, which was released during Diwali 2023. The expectations from Sikandar are sky-high. The film stars Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles. It is directed by AR Murugdoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.

Sikandar Story

The story of Sikandar revolves around Sanjay Rajkot aka RajaSaab aka Sikandar, played by Salman Khan. He is the king of the Rajkot dynasty. Sanjay is married to Saisri Rajkot, portrayed by Rashmika Mandanna. Sanjay is unable to give time to Saisri because of his other commitments. The people of Rajkot respect him due to his good deeds. Sanjay is involved in a rivalry with politician Pradhan (Sathyaraj) because he beats his son Arjun (Prateik Babbar) for his wrongdoings. This rivalry leads to a personal tragedy for Sanjay. The guilt takes him to Mumbai for a noble cause. However, arch-rivals are waiting for him to make his life tough.

Sikandar Review

Director AR Murugadoss, who is known for making Ghajini and Holiday, is back with Sikandar. The expectations from the film are sky-high. He tried to bring the same emotions as Sikandar. The concept of the film is good. The social message of organ donation has been presented brilliantly. The first half of the film is decent with solid buildup, chemistry between Sanjay and Saisri, action, emotions, and songs. The second half takes you on a thrilling ride full of action and emotions.

Talking about the performances, Salman Khan lives as Sikandar. The role that has been made for him. Salman Khan owns the screen with his swag, action, charisma, and emotions. Salman’s punch lines, high-octane action scenes, and his aura are a treat for his fans.

Rashmika Mandanna is a delight to watch. Her expressions, innocence, and caring character leave an impact. Sharman Joshi is superb in his role. Sathyaraj as menacing Pradhan is good. Other cast members Prateik Babbar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Anjini Dhawan were decent in their respective roles. The background score from Santhosh Narayanan elevates the scenes, especially action sequences. Pritam’s music is decent, with songs like Zohra Jabeen, Sikandar Naache being the highlights.

However, we have seen Salman Khan in this kind of role before, and it has nothing exceptional in terms of action. The second half should have been the highlight with a terrific build-up, but it gets shoddy. The screenplay gets flattered, and the outcome that could have been the best turns out to be decent. But, Sikandar is a treat for Salman Khan’s fans. He always makes movies keeping the family audience in mind, and Sikandar is no different.

Final Verdict

Sikandar is a complete family entertainer filled with action, emotions, and a social message. Salman Khan is back in his massy-action avatar. A perfect Eidi from Salman Khan for his fans. His fans will truly enjoy the film. If you are a fan of massy family entertainers, Sikandar is a good watch.

Rating: ½ (3.5/5)