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Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Trailer Showcases Action and Controversy Ahead of Eid Release

The film, directed by AR Murugadoss, features high-octane action, a 31-year age gap between leads Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, and a mix of fan excitement and criticism.

Rashmika plays Salman's love interest in the film.
Salman’s Sikandar will be released in theatres on Eid 2025.
Salman Khan with Salim Khan at the trailer launch in Mumbai.
Sathyaraj spoke about Salman Khan and his dad Salim Khan.

Overview

  • The trailer for 'Sikandar,' starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, was released on March 23, ahead of its March 30 Eid premiere.
  • Salman Khan portrays a larger-than-life character on a mission to dismantle a crime racket in Mumbai, with the film promising a blend of action, romance, and drama.
  • The 31-year age gap between Salman Khan, 59, and Rashmika Mandanna, 28, has drawn criticism, with Salman defending the casting choice during the trailer launch.
  • Fans have praised the action sequences and scale of the film, while some critics have expressed disappointment in the chemistry between the leads and Rashmika's lip-syncing.
  • Director AR Murugadoss and producer Sajid Nadiadwala aim to deliver a quintessential Bollywood masala film, with Salman expressing confidence in the movie's box office success.