Cue the melodrama: Saisri’s organs are donated, and Sanjay embarks on a mission to meet the recipients of his late wife’s organs. Alongside his loyal aide Amar (Sharman Joshi), and other cohorts, Sanjay sets off on a quest to make sure the recipients are well looked after – because apparently, redistributing organs can patch up the film’s rather gaping narrative holes. Meanwhile, Pradhan seeks revenge on Sanjay, because his son met a rather untimely end while chasing after our seemingly indestructible hero.
What follows is a bloody, over-the-top confrontation that will test Sanjay’s already frayed patience. A Robin Hood-like figure, Sanjay takes on baddies with an unstoppable force. But it’s not just brute strength he relies on – he also uses his immense wealth, rumoured to include a 25 per cent share in the country’s gold reserves, to buy out the bad guys. This leads to him purchasing half of Dharavi and getting 6,000 people admitted to hospitals. Money, it seems, can solve anything.
Let’s get one thing straight: Salman Khan’s screen presence in Sikandar is absolutely undeniable. At the age of 59, the man still commands the screen with an aura that makes even the most ridiculous action sequences feel, well, just about believable. The camera loves him, and so do we. But let’s not kid ourselves – Bhai’s undeniable charisma and swagger can only go so far. Much more was needed for this action thriller to transcend into anything more than a hollow spectacle. AR Murugadoss is a brilliant director, but he doesn’t quite bring his A-game here. The film has an interesting premise, but it’s underdeveloped, leaving you with a thoroughly unsatisfying sense of ‘what could have been.’
Music has long been a hallmark of Salman Khan films, but Pritam’s offerings here leave much to be desired. This film won’t win any awards for depth, complexity, or even a remotely coherent storyline.
Rashmika Mandanna, though given limited screen time, makes her presence felt. Her chemistry with Salman is surprisingly effective, despite the obvious age gap. She brings a touch of innocence to her role as Saisri, ensuring she leaves a lasting impression. Sathyaraj plays the menacing Pradhan as a caricature – which begs the question: why did such a talented actor seemingly phone in his performance? Prateik, Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan, and Sharman Joshi all perform their roles competently, though their characters often feel like little more than plot devices.
Ultimately, the film lacks a compelling narrative arc and offers a rather underwhelming experience. For all its flashy action and bombastic spectacle, Sikandar feels like a missed opportunity – a film where style far outweighs substance. If you’re after an intelligent thriller, prepare for disappointment. But if you came for Salman Khan’s swagger and his larger-than-life charisma, well, you’ll get exactly that.
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