Sikandar Movie Review: Salman Khan And Rashmika Mandanna Starrer Solely Relies On Bhai's Mass-Appeal
Sikandar Movie Review: Can makers always rely on Salman Khan's mass appeal to carry a film forward? Read on to know more.
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Sikandar Movie Review: Salman Khan’s much-awaited movie, Sikandar, is finally in theatres. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. But is the movie worth watching? Check out our full review here.
Sikandar revolves around Raja Sahab, played by Salman Khan, who is the last heir of the royal family of Rajkot. The love he gets from his praja is incomparable. However, there are also threats to his life as he often teaches lessons to goons, using violence. But his life changes after he teaches Prateik Babbar – who plays the son of a politician – a lesson. The latter’s father goes after his life and decides to kill Raja Sahab.
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Sikandar heavily relies upon Salman Khan’s mass-appeal roots. With multiple whistle-blowing scenes, it’s impossible not to get swept away in the excitement and cheer for Bollywood’s ‘Bhai’ in theatres. His action sequences are specially crafted to showcase his signature style, and his swag is on full display. The film’s direction is also intentionally done to cater to his fan base, and it’s clear that every frame is designed to make fans compel to cheer.
Salman Khan’s presence is electrifying, and he commands every scene with his trademark charisma. Whether he’s delivering punchlines, performing stunts or simply walking into a room, his aura is undeniable. Sikandar is an unapologetic Salman Khan vehicle, and it’s a wild ride that’s sure to leave fans grinning from ear to ear.
However, Salman Khan lacks emotional connection in the scenes where he is trying to deal with the grief of his wife’s death. Such scenes look very disconnected and will not speak to you. When it comes to action, the film is packed with it to the brim but it’s its emotional quotient that becomes its weakest link.
Rashmika Mandanna, on the other hand, is a delight to watch. She plays the role of Salman’s wife and while the makers try their best to portray her as a strong woman, you often question her agency from time to time. Her chemistry with Salman is impressive, but there is only one weak point – she isn’t given more screen time. Maybe we know why. It may be time for her to rethink the roles she’s been taking on. Rashmika perhaps needs to choose projects that give her the opportunity to shine and truly display her acting abilities, without being overshadowed.
Sathyaraj is wasted in the film. It is primarily because of a poorly written antagonist role. Even Sharman Joshi, in the role of Amar, fails to bring anything new to the table. Anjini Dhawan, Kajal Agarwal play extended cameos in the film but don’t contribute much to the narrative.
The music and BGM in Sikandar is praiseworthy. It perfectly complements the on-screen action and drama. The soundtrack tries to amplify the emotional impact, while the BGM perfectly crafts tension, suspense and excitement.
Overall, Sikandar attempts to be an emotional drama that captures the bond between a husband and his wife. The film takes a heart-wrenching turn as it explores the husband’s journey of grief and resilience after the devastating death of his wife. But can makers always rely on Salman Khan’s mass appeal to carry a film forward? No. It lacks novelty and experimental value. But maybe that’s what his loyalists want. As for the rest, this film makes for a one-time watch.
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