Review: Sikandar (2025)
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5
Director: A. R. Murugadoss
Cast: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi
Release: Theatrically on March 30, 2025; streaming on Netflix from May 25, 2025
Genre: Action Drama
Director A. R. Murugadoss brings together action, emotion, and social drama in Sikandar, with Salman Khan leading the charge as Sanjay Rajkot—a benevolent ruler turned guardian of three lives forever changed by tragedy.
The story kicks off with a personal loss: Sikandar’s wife, Saisri (played with grace by Rashmika Mandanna), is murdered by a corrupt minister. Her organs are donated to three strangers in Mumbai, who soon become targets of a dangerous conspiracy. What follows is a mission driven by justice, protection, and redemption.
Salman Khan is in his element, delivering a performance packed with intensity and presence. The supporting cast, including Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sharman Joshi, provide depth and balance to the narrative. While the plot treads familiar ground, it’s elevated by emotional stakes and solid action sequences.
Despite occasional pacing issues and predictable turns, Sikandar finds its strength in its heart and star power. It may not break new ground, but it delivers an engaging, mass-friendly entertainer with a meaningful undertone.
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