Sikandar Bollywood Movie 2025: Salman Khan’s High-Budget Action Drama Misses the Mark:
Sikandar Bollywood Movie 2025 was one of the most awaited Eid releases, reuniting superstar Salman Khan with ace filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss after more than a decade. Released on March 30, 2025, in both standard and IMAX formats, the movie had everything going for it—star power, a massive ₹200 crore budget, and the promise of thrilling action. However, despite all the hype, Sikandar fell short of expectations.
After their successful pairing in Kick (2014), Salman Khan and Murugadoss returned with hopes of creating another blockbuster. Sikandar featured Salman Khan as Raja Sanjay “Sikandar” Rajkot, a man caught in a web of political revenge and personal loss.
The action drama was written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, with dialogues penned by Rajat Arora, Hussain Dalal, and Abbas Dalal. It was backed by heavyweight producers Sajid Nadiadwala (Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment) and Salman Khan Films, and distributed by Pen Marudhar Entertainment.
The film boasts a strong supporting cast including:
Rashmika Mandanna
Sathyaraj
Kajal Aggarwal
Sharman Joshi
Prateik Babbar
Kishore
Jatin Sarna
Sanjay Kapoor
Their performances added emotional layers and intensity, but couldn’t fully salvage the film’s weak plot.
🎥 Production & Locations:
Filming Period: June 2024 – March 2025
Locations: Mostly shot in Mumbai, with key scenes filmed in Hyderabad.
Cinematography: Handled by Tirru
Editing: By Vivek Harshan
Music and Technical Aspects:
Music Album:
Composed by Pritam
Background Score:
By Santhosh Narayanan
Despite having chart-topping expectations, the music failed to leave a lasting impression, which was surprising for a Salman Khan film.
📉 Box Office and Audience Response:
With a whopping ₹200 crore budget, the movie needed to break records—but it earned only around ₹175 crore worldwide. Critics and audiences alike criticized the film for:
A predictable and uninspired storyline
Weak screenplay
Forgettable music
Underutilized characters
The result? Sikandar Bollywood Movie 2025 became a rare box office misfire for Salman Khan and Murugadoss.
📌 Final Verdict: A Missed Opportunity for Bollywood:
Sikandar was meant to be a blockbuster Bollywood action drama for Eid 2025, but it turned into a missed opportunity. While the film had all the ingredients for success—big stars, massive budget, and stylish action—it ultimately failed due to lackluster storytelling and direction.
🔍 Behind the Scenes and Audience Reactions:
One of the most talked-about aspects of Sikandar Bollywood Movie 2025 was its behind-the-scenes production scale. From intense action sequences choreographed by industry veterans to elaborate political set pieces, the crew aimed to deliver a cinematic spectacle. The film’s crew reportedly used over 300 technicians, with multiple teams working simultaneously on VFX, stunt design, and set building to meet tight release deadlines.
Social media buzz before release was intense, with hashtags like #SikandarOnEid and #SalmanReturns trending across platforms. However, the hype quickly faded post-release. Viewer reactions ranged from disappointment to outright criticism, especially over the screenplay’s lack of freshness and weak emotional connect.
Despite its box office struggle, some fans appreciated the attempt at telling a politically driven story, and there’s still hope that the film may perform better on OTT platforms in the future.
