Almost a decade after his last stint at Hindi flicks, famed director A.R. Murugadoss is making his Bollywood comeback. His new directorial Sikandar, will not only mark his return to the industry but also bring Salman Khan back to the big screen, marking his first feature film since starring in Tiger 3 (2023), aside from cameos in Singham Again and the upcoming film Baby John.
In a recent interview with Times of India, Murugadoss revealed that, much like his blockbuster Ghajini, Sikandar is not just an entertainer film but has "very strong family emotions", focusing on the dynamic of a husband-wife relationship. "It explores how families function today, how couples treat each other, and what we might be missing in our relationships. That will be a highlight of the film. Though Ghajini seemed to be a psycho thriller to the audience, the love story of Aamir (Khan) and Asin was the surprise element. Similarly, here there’s an element of love which will move the audience."
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"Initially, people thought Ghajini was just an action but the love story became its emotional core. Similarly, Sikandar has that surprise element - an intense, relatable husband-wife story at its heart,” he added.
When asked about what makes Sikandar stand out, Murugadoss said, “It will be a significant film in Salman Sir’s career. It’s not just an Eid entertainer-it has a mix of action, emotion, and mass appeal that will connect with audiences of all backgrounds. We’ve made a film that everyone, from hardcore Salman fans to family audiences, will enjoy.”
Aside from Khan, the film will feature Rashmika Mandanna (Khan's on-screen wife), Kajal Aggarwal, Suniel Shetty, and Sharman Joshi. Sikandar will hit theatres on March 30, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr.
