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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sikandar' OTT release: When and where to watch Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna starrer
Salman Khan 's recent action film Sikandar is all set to premiere on OTT. The AR Murugadoss directorial will make its digital debut on one of the leading OTT platforms on May 25. The OTT platform has now taken to its social media handle to share the official announcement. 03:05 Sikandar | Song - Sikandar Naache The platform also revealed a new poster for the film and shared the update with an enthusiastic caption: 'Suna hai bohot log Sikandar ka intezaar kar rahe the? Sikandar aa gaya hai Netflix par raaj karne (We've heard that many of you were eagerly waiting for Sikandar? Sikandar is here to rule on Netflix). Watch Sikandar, out 25 May on Netflix.' In the poster, Salman is seen looking fierce in a never-before-seen avatar from Sikandar. Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar boasts a star-studded cast including Rashmika Mandanna , Kajal Aggarwal , Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sathyaraj. The film crossed Rs 100 crore domestically and grossed over Rs 200 crore globally. However, it failed to satisfy critics due to its poor execution. ETimes reviewed the film : "A Salman Khan movie is a genre in itself, and you know what to expect—gravity-defying action, larger-than-life heroism, and punchy dialogues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Written and directed by A.R. Murugadoss, this actioner checks all these boxes but suffers from an underwhelming plot and clichéd narrative. Sikandar is the expected righteous, brave, and invincible figure typical of both the genre and a Salman Khan massive Eid release. He saves 6,000 Dharavi residents by arranging their treatment, empowers a homemaker (Kajal Aggarwal), and helps a love-struck college girl. Amidst all this, he battles the minister's henchmen." "The predictable storyline is paired with a generic background score by Santhosh Narayanan. Kevin Kumar's action direction is limited, with no jaw-dropping, extraordinary stunts to impress you. The few action sequences feel repetitive, with slow-motion shots, flying goons, and exploding cars. Salman Khan drives the film with his signature star power. He strives to deliver an emotional, action-packed performance, but the sluggish narrative holds him back, while throwing in some over-the-top dialogues like, 'Ab insaaf ki nahi, inhe saaf karne ki zaroorat hai'. Rashmika Mandanna has a few scenes and some songs, but the problem is not that. Overall, she has a strong screen presence but doesn't have much to perform or elevate the scenes she appears in. Vatsan Chakravarthi plays a corrupt cop and fits the role well. The surprise element is Sharman Joshi as Salman's loyal aide—he holds his own opposite the superstar, delivering a restrained and impactful act. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sikandar box office verdict: Salman Khan's film earns just Rs 175 crore, trade analyst says ‘AR Murugadoss has lost his touch'
Sikandar box office verdict: Salman Khan's Sikandar, which hit the screens this Eid, opened to a decent response at the box office and collected Rs 54 crore globally on the first day. It, however, received negative reviews with critics panning the execution and 'outdated' plot. This affected its performance once the initial buzz faded. Sikandar's run is now over, and the verdict's out Sikandar disappoints at the box office Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and directed by AR Murugadoss, has failed to live up to expectations at the box office. According to Manobala Vijayabalan, a trade analyst, the action thriller collected Rs 175 crore in its full run. This figure fails to do justice to the film's budget of Rs 200 crore as well as the standards 'Bhai' has set for himself. 'Sikandar grossed ₹175 cr at the WW Box Office. The film is a flop when compared with its budget. Of late script selection from Salman Khan hasn't been that good, hence the result,' he told Indiatimes. Sikandar has failed to match the performance of Tiger 3, Salman Khan's last solo release. The Maneesh Sharma-directed action-thriller earned Rs 464 crore at the worldwide ticket window during its full run. Sikandar has also collected less than Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which was released on Eid 2023. The Hindi adaptation of Veeram earned Rs 182 crore in its lifetime. Explaining the reason behind the dull response to Sikandar, Manobala said that Salman's decision to work with AR Murugadoss backfired as the Tamil filmmaker 'has lost his touch' 'Another major factor is director AR Murugadoss. He has lost his touch long back. None of his recent films worked with the audience. He should have been extra cautious while making the film with a megastar like Salman. If that had happened, the film would have had a different result, he added AR Murugadoss, the director of well-received Bollywood films such as Ghajini and Holiday, suffered a setback when Spyder (2017) bombed at the box office. The Mahesh Babu-led thriller raked in merely Rs 120 crore on a budget of Rs 150 crore and also received mixed reviews. ARM also failed to redeem himself with Rajinikanth's Darbar (2020). The cop drama, which was shot on a budget of Rs 200 crore, grossed Rs 250 crore its full run, However, several distributors reportedly suffered losses as the pre-release rights exceeded the earnings. About Sikandar Sikandar is an action-thriller produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film centres on a man of the masses who takes on powerful foes. It features Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna as the lead pair. The cast includes Kajal Aggarwal, Jagapathi Babu, Sharman Joshi, Sathyaraj, and Kishore. The film's songs are composed by Pritam.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 25: Salman Khan Film Struggles To Stay Afloat
New Delhi: Salman Khan's Sikandar is showing no signs of growth at the box office. On Day 25, the AR Murugadoss directorial collected ₹5 lakh through ticket windows, according to a report by Sacnilk. With this, the action entertainer has so far earned a total of ₹110.3 crore in the domestic market. The worldwide collection of Sikandar stands at ₹184.82 crore, the report added. Sikandar marks the first-ever on-screen pairing of Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna. In the film, Salman takes on the role of Sanjay Rajkot, a man who stands tall against corruption and fights for justice. Rashmika plays his wife, Saisri Rajkot. The age gap between the lead pair - 31 years - sparked some chatter online. Salman addressed the comments head-on at the trailer launch event of Sikandar. In his usual candid style, the superstar said, " Phir vo bolte hain 31 years ka difference hai heroine aur mujh mein, arre jab heroine ko problem nahi hai, heroine ke papa ko dikkat nahi hai, tumko kyun dikkat hai bhai? Inki shadi hogi, bachchi hongi, toh unke sath bhi kaam karenge. Mummy ki permission toh mil hi jayega. [Then they say there's a 31-year age gap between me and the heroine. But if the heroine has no problem, and even her father has no issue, why do you have a problem, brother?]" Salman Khan added, "And when she (Rashmika) gets married and has a daughter and then she becomes a big star, then also we will work (together). We will get the mother (Rashmika)'s permission for sure.' Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi and Prateik Smita Patil are also seen playing important roles in Sikandar. Released on March 30, the movie has been bankrolled by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Salman Khan Films.
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 23: No Growth For Salman Khan's Film
New Delhi: Salman Khan's latest film, Sikandar, is struggling to maintain pace at the box office. The film, also featuring Rashmika Mandanna, arrived in the theatres on March 30. The action thriller minted less than a crore on its fourth Monday (April 21). On Day 23, Sikandar earned Rs 6 lakh at the ticket window, reported industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the AR Murugadoss directorial amassed a total of Rs 110.16 crore in the domestic Hindi market. Worldwide, the movie has collected Rs 184.66 crore. Sikandar marks Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's first on-screen collaboration. While Salman plays the titular role of Sanjay Rajkot in the film, Rashmika essays the character of his wife, Saisri Rajkot. Besides the leading duo, Sikandar also features Prateik Babbar, Kajal Aggarwal and Sharman Joshi in pivotal roles. Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has bankrolled the project. Amid the Sikandar debacle, Salman Khan found support in his industry colleague and friend, Akshay Kumar. The actor recently attended a special screening for his film Kesari: Chapter 2 in Delhi. Kesari: Chapter 2, the sequel to Akshay Kumar's 2019 blockbuster Kesari, arrived on the big screens on April 18. Ananya Panday and R Madhavan are also a part of the historical drama. At the venue, Akshay Kumar was asked to share his two cents about the failures of big-budget films. The actor, in a conversation with Hindustan Times, revealed, ' Dekhiye yeh galat baat hai. Aisa hai, aisa ho nahi sakta hai. Tiger Zinda hai aur hamesha rahega. Salman aisi nasal ka tiger jo zindagi mein kabhi marr nahi sakta. (Look, this is wrong. The thing is, this just can't happen. Tiger is alive and will always be. Salman is the kind of tiger who can never die in this life.") Previously, Salman Khan opened up about the lack of support from the film fraternity for his movies. ' Unko aisa lagta hoga ki zaroorat nahin padti mujhe. But, sabko zaroorat padti hai. (Maybe they think that I don't need support. Everybody needs support, including me)' he told Bollywood Bubble. Read all about it here.
NDTV
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 22: Progress Report On Salman Khan's Film
New Delhi: Salman Khan's Sikandar doesn't seem to be gaining much momentum at the box office. On day 22, the action-packed flick managed to collect ₹13 lakh, according to Sacnilk. With this, the AR Murugadoss directorial has brought in a total of ₹110.17 crore so far. Released on March 30, Sikandar marks the first-ever on-screen collaboration between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna. In the film, Salman plays the role of Sanjay Rajkot, while Rashmika stars as his wife, Saisri Rajkot. Ahead of Sikandar 's release, Salman Khan opened up about what made him say yes to the project. "I really liked the plot and how the screenplay unfolds. The emotions in the film stood out to me. I had visualised the action, but when it came to life, it took things to the next level. AR Murugadoss directed the film and it is really well with the emotions, the angst, the pain and the humour. Now, that we see the film, it all works for us, hope it works for the audiences too," the actor told Zoom. Sikandar follows the journey of Sanjay Rajkot (played by Salman Khan), fondly known as Sikandar – a kind-hearted and respected leader living a peaceful life with his wife (played by Rashmika Mandanna). Things take a turn when a personal incident puts Sikandar at odds with a powerful and corrupt minister and his spoilt son. What starts off as a quiet life soon turns into a fight for what's right, as Sikandar stands up for justice and the well-being of his people. Film critic Saibal Chatterjee, in his review for NDTV, gave Sikandar 2 out of 5 stars. Click here to read the review. In addition to the leading duo, Sikandar also features Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi and Prateik Babbar in important roles.
