Why Salman Khan's Sikandar failed? AR Murugadoss admits missteps in execution
The filmmaker, who tasted success with 'Ghajini' - a remake - acknowledged the difficulty of creating an original script like 'Sikandar'. 'I could pull off Ghajini because it was a remake. With 'Sikandar', that wasn't the case,' he reflected.Even so, Murugadoss is not closing the door on Bollywood. 'I will definitely return to Hindi cinema if I find my comfort zone. But when audiences don't connect with my thinking, it affects me deeply,' he noted.In 'Sikandar', Salman Khan plays Sanjay, the kind-hearted king of Rajkot who clashes with a local politician's son. After his wife (played by Rashmika) dies, Sanjay makes it his mission to protect the people who received her donated organs.The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna.- EndsTrending Reel
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