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When I say, "What has happened to Salman?" I mean it for real. From giving some great acting masterpeice starting from Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Bajrangi Bhaijaan & Tubelight to this? Almost every second of the movie felt like he was forced to act, and not like there is anyone in Bollywood who can force Salman Khan. Clearly shows he has no interest in acting anymore. Also the writers should try something different, again all similar storyline of B-wood. Dailogues felt pretty unreal, Rashmika also seem like she was reading the dailogues off a book lol, not even a single good delivery. Entire film felt like a disaster in terms of acting, thanks to Kajal saving some acting in second half. The film is a great product for Mass Action loving audience, not for core cinema lovers. Has a weak storyline, whole lot of flaws, and ofcourse no logic in fight scenes. One time entertainer as a mass action film nothing else.

Sikandar Movie Review - A Complete Letdown

Just watched Sikandar, and it was a huge disappointment. The film was marketed as an action-packed mass entertainer, but what we actually got was a boring, outdated emotional drama with logicless fights and a weak storyline.

Story: The ruler of Rajkot finds himself in conflict with a powerful minister as he sets out on a mission to protect those who have received his late wife's organ donations-determined to keep her legacy alive at any cost. Despite its emotional premise, the execution feels bland and fails to create a meaningful impact.

What went wrong?

❌ Logicless action scenes - Fights are completely unrealistic, with Salman defeating enemies in the most ridiculous ways. Even for a mass film, it goes overboard.

Slow and outdated screenplay - The emotional drama is forced, and the storytelling feels like something from the early 2000s.

Misleading marketing - The trailer promised an action-packed entertainer, but the movie is just a stretched-out emotional mess.

Zero freshness - The same old formula with nothing new to offer.

The only decent part is the music (Zohra Jabeen, Bam Bam Bhole), but even that isn't enough to save the film.

Final Verdict: Sikandar is one of Salman Khan's weakest films in recent years. Even hardcore fans might struggle to sit through it. If you expect good action and a strong story, stay away.

I suggest you not to waste your time on this movie. Instead rewatch bhajrangi bhaijaan it's 100 times better than sikandar

Rating: 2/5.

Salman look tired, haggard and out of shape in a stale story that was already done multiple times. It seemed all the rest of cast were doing was paying obeisance to the hero. Mandana was cast as a lucky charm on account of her previous movies being hits. It was embarrassing to see an accomplished actor and beloved 3 idiots character Shraman Joshi reduced to just being a yes man in this movie. The fight scenes as usual were exaggerated and songs easily forgotten even before it finished. Basically, there are no endearing qualities about the movie that would drag me to watch it again. I had high expectation from a Murgadoss movie but was disappointed.

You know that feeling when you wake up from a Sunday afternoon nap, confused about what year it is? That's exactly how I felt after watching Sikandar-except I never actually napped, because the movie wouldn't let me. Not with its relentless lack of plot, bizarre dialogues, and action sequences that made me question the laws of physics.

The film apparently has a "social message," but even by the end credits, I was as clueless about it as I am about why I even bought the tickets. Maybe the message was "Don't waste your time on a Sunday afternoon."

I took my uncle along, thinking it would be a great bonding experience. At one point, I was seriously considering whether a power cut at the theater would be a blessing in disguise. But no, Sikandar powered through like a relentless telegram from a broker who's looking to short sell.

The only silver lining? Ice cream. Post-movie, we drowned our sorrows in frozen desserts, which, unlike Sikandar, actually made sense and left a sweet aftertaste.

Final rating: (quater star for the ice cream, none for the movie).

**Sikandar (2024) - 1/10**

A bloated, mind-numbing disaster that squanders its massive budget on gaudy sets and lazy storytelling. Salman Khan sleepwalks through yet another role, while the supporting cast struggles with underwritten characters. The plot is absurd, the action uninspired, and the melodrama unbearable. With cringe-worthy dialogue and a forced emotional core, Sikandar is a tedious, overindulgent mess. Even the visuals feel artificial, with CGI seemingly used to slim down the lead. Bollywood deserves better. Avoid at all costs-unless you enjoy punishing yourself. This is cinema at its absolute worst.

What a complete disaster this movie was, salman khan kindly just stop acting, just unbearable torture, apart from logic which I doubt the makers of the film have heard off, the movie lacks esscence and continuity, the plot of the movie is an absolute joke, and the technically the bg score was too cringe and action sequences by salman was an absolute disaster. Another interesting fact about the movie is that there is not even decent performances from any of the cast, don't want to elaborate more about the heroine rashmika, cuz we know what character she will be playing in commercial movies, the same history repeats here as well, overall very dissatisfied and traumatised by this murugodas directorial.

Let me start this review by saying that I didn't have high hopes for this movie but i was hoping to have a good time. I was expecting a fun masala movie which was enjoyable from start to finish. But the movie makers had another plan. It was a huge letdown and disappointed a lot of people in the cinema hall who had the same expectation of this movie. The story doesnt make any sense and a lot of the movie seems forced and void of any logic.

The movie seems unnecessarily preachy and the dialogues seem monotonous and they dont have the impact or the intended energy required in big movies. Rashmika and Kajal try hard to save this disaster but their efforts go in vain due to sloppy story telling. The music is another factor in bringing down the movie. Overall, it reminds you of a phrase - blink and a miss.

This movie was a complete disappointment. Salman Khan's performance was lifeless-his expressions were dull, his voice lacked energy, and his movements seemed sluggish. It feels like his era is over; he can neither act nor pull off action sequences anymore. The excessive use of close-up shots only highlights his limitations. I feel bad for the director, who seemed forced to tolerate such mediocrity. The film is filled with tiring moral lectures, making it a struggle to sit through. Avoid watching it-you'll either fall asleep or get exhausted from the preachy tone.

This movie is an absolute disaster. Salman Khan's performance is painfully dull-his expressions are nonexistent, his dialogue delivery lacks impact, and his movements feel slow and forced. It's clear that his time as a superstar is over. The film relies heavily on close-up shots, probably to hide the fact that he can't pull off action scenes anymore. The direction feels uninspired, as if even the filmmaker had no choice but to tolerate this outdated performance. On top of that, the movie bombards you with moral lectures, making it exhausting to watch. Avoid it at all costs-you'll either fall asleep or regret wasting your time.

Sikandar: The Worst Movie of the Decade - Even Bullets Couldn't Escape the Stupidity!

Bollywood has given us disasters before-Race 3, Radhe, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan-but Sikandar is in a league of its own. If you thought Salman Khan had hit rock bottom, he just borrowed a JCB and started digging deeper.

Forget Avatar and Baahubali, Sikandar deserves an award for "Best Use of CGI to Make an Actor Look Younger (and Still Failing)." The VFX team worked overtime, yet Salman's face keeps shifting between Maine Pyar Kiya and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Reject. At times, his face looks so smooth you'd think it was buffed with sandpaper, and in other scenes, the CGI forgets to load, leaving us staring at a man who's clearly lived through multiple decades but refuses to admit it.

And then there's Mandharika, a heroine so young next to Salman that their romantic moments feel like a family-friendly festival ad gone horribly wrong. Every time she smiles at him, audiences expect her to say: "Papa, mujhe naye school bag chahiye!" (Dad, I want a new school bag!). Their chemistry is so awkward that even an arranged marriage couple meeting for the first time would look more convincing.

The action sequences deserve a separate obituary. If you love slow motion, this movie will be your personal torture chamber. Every punch takes so long to land that by the time Salman's fist reaches the villain's face, fuel prices have gone up again. The final fight is so slow that people went to the washroom, ordered food, and came back-all before the next frame loaded.

But the biggest highlight of this cinematic garbage fire? The bulletproof steel sheet scene. In one jaw-droppingly dumb moment, Salman hides behind a thin, flimsy tin roof sheet-the kind people use for cheap shop shutters-and somehow, BULLETS CAN'T PENETRATE IT. Yes, full-speed bullets fired by trained henchmen get stopped by a material that even a light breeze can shake. Apparently, this sheet is stronger than Captain America's shield, and Salman hides behind it like a kid playing peekaboo. At this point, the audience had given up on physics, logic, and their will to live. If only they sold bulletproof helmets for people watching this movie.

The story itself is a medical science horror show. The plot revolves around organ donation, but the logic behind it is so mind-numbingly stupid that even a 5th grader would call it out. Salman's wife donates her heart, lungs, and God knows what else, and magically, every single recipient shows up in the movie. The best part? The same doctor performs every transplant-heart, lungs, kidney, liver-he's a one-man Apollo Hospital! One scene features a 30-year-old woman's lungs being transplanted into a 9-year-old boy. How did they fit? Who cares! Apparently, Salman's world operates on USB plug-and-play organ transplants.

And then, the dialogues. Oh, the dialogues! If bad writing was a crime, Sikandar's script would get life imprisonment. Some absolute gems:

Villain: "Mujhe koi nahi hara sakta!" (No one can defeat me!)

Salman: "Jab tak Sikandar hai, tab tak zindagi ka calendar nahi badlega!" (As long as Sikandar is here, life's calendar won't change!) Calendar ka kya kasoor tha, bhai? (What did the poor calendar do to you?)

Mandharika (to Salman): "Mujhe tumse ishq ho gaya hai!" (I have fallen in love with you!) Audience reaction: "Didi, Rakhi ka festival toh August mein hota hai!" (Sister, Rakhi festival is in August!)

And just when you think this cinematic punishment is over, comes the climax. After two and a half hours of painfully slow action, cringeworthy dialogues, and science-defying nonsense, Salman faces off against the villain. We expect an epic conclusion. What do we get?

Salman forgives him.

YES. After all the build-up, the speeches, the bulletproof tin sheet stupidity, Salman just says: "Main tujhe maaf karta hoon." (I forgive you.)

At this point, the villain himself looked confused-he probably felt cheated for even participating in this nonsense. Meanwhile, the audience was ready to riot. Even the Race 3 climax looked like The Dark Knight compared to this.

Final verdict? If Bollywood had an official "Worst Movie Ever" trophy, Sikandar would win in all categories. Compared to this, Radhe and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan look like Oscar-winning films. If you love self-inflicted torture, go ahead and watch it. If not, run while you still can.

⭐ Rating: -5/5 stars (Extra negative points for making bullets look weaker than plastic spoons.)

This film feels like a complete scam, a legalized scam where you're charged Rs.150 for something that's barely worth Rs. 5. Imagine spending Rs. 150-200 on a product, only to realize later that you've been sold a substandard version. How would that feel?

I can easily picture Salman Khan and his team chuckling and laughing at the audience for spending their hard-earned money on a film that offers zero entertainment. It's even more baffling that OTT platforms shelled out Rs. 100 crores for this mess.

It's truly disheartening to see the state of Bollywood cinema at this point, beyond the realm of mere complaints. It's clear now that these poorly made films aren't the result of creative shortcomings but rather a deliberate attempt to exploit a gullible audience that has few to no other alternatives for weekend entertainment apart from watching films.

This film is completely directionless. It felt like the writers, directors, and whoever else was involved decided to come up with a new idea every day, shot it without any cohesion, and stitched it all together into this chaotic mess. It's overloaded with South Indian film tropes and sensibilities, making it clear that it's not tailored for North Indian audience.

Even my words fall short in describing the cringe worthy experience this film was. I feel genuinely embarrassed for falling into the trap of Bollywood cinema again, only to be robbed of my time and money. Pathetic!

Sikandar is a massive letdown, failing to bring anything fresh or engaging to the table. The story is painfully predictable, packed with overused clichés that make it feel like a rehashed version of countless past action dramas. Salman Khan's performance lacks depth, making his character feel one-dimensional, while his chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna is practically non-existent. A. R. Murugadoss relies too much on formulaic storytelling, resulting in a sluggish and uninspiring narrative. The action sequences, instead of being thrilling, are exaggerated to the point of absurdity, failing to add any real excitement. The music by Pritam is forgettable, and the background score by Santhosh Narayanan does little to enhance the weak emotional beats of the film. Even the technical aspects, such as S. Tirru's cinematography and Vivek Harshan's editing, do nothing to salvage the film's dull pacing. Overall, "Sikandar" is an uninspired, drawn-out experience that wastes its potential, offering neither a gripping story nor memorable performances.

**1-Star Review: "Sikandar" - A Disappointing Mess from Salman Khan**

**"Sikandar" might just be Salman Khan's most lifeless and uninspired film yet.** What was supposed to be an action-packed entertainer turned out to be a tedious, formulaic snooze-fest with zero originality.

The plot is painfully predictable-Salman plays yet another invincible hero who single-handedly takes down armies of goons while delivering cringe-worthy one-liners. The story lacks depth, the villain is forgettable, and the so-called "emotional moments" fall flat due to terrible writing and Salman's wooden acting.

The action scenes, which should have been the saving grace, are over-the-top even by Bollywood standards-ridiculous slow-motion shots, gravity-defying stunts, and lazy VFX make it hard to take anything seriously. The music is forgettable, and the pacing drags on, making the film feel much longer than it actually is.

If you're a die-hard Salman fan, you might tolerate this, but for anyone else, **"Sikandar" is a waste of time and money**. It's the same old recycled masala with no effort to innovate or entertain. **Skip it!**

As much as i respect bhaijaan. Today i can't say it's a good Eid offering. From start of promotion it didn't create same buzz as Pushpa 2. Story places continues shifting randomly without going sequential. Though actions,fights look engaging with unique camera angle. But, Script is underwritten, poorly executed. Salman & Raksh mina's interaction, chemistry was okay. Though her's showcase is average & less impactful. Salman is boss of masala fights his acting was decent & standard. And never compromise to justify his role. However, some stars action or roles felt unrelative & illogical. Villain style don't carry intensity, serious nor threatening but shown forcibly & left him incomplete position without wrapping his storyline. Drama between hero and villain is not heavily translated. Despite movie does create emotional heartfelt scenes. But Salman speech, messaging & lecture doesn't land well instead of inspiring makes us boring. Visual color effects are captivating & eye catching. Structural connecting of plot, people & society looks repetitive overstuffed. Also runtime is long 2nd half felt over dragging. This could've cut made more emotional. This is not near to his iconic works like Sultan, Tiger2. Overall say this will only appeal to salman's fans & towards Eid entertain seekers.

Sikandar is UNBEARABLE. An outdated plot and sluggish screenplay make it a tiresome watch. The action is dull, the emotions feel forced, and the execution is poor. #SalmanKhan looks tired throughout, stuck in one expression. A colossal misfire!

From the start, #Sikandar feels painfully outdated, riddled with clichés and predictable twists we've seen countless times before. The emotional sequences which should have been the film's backbone, feel forced and exhausting lacking any real impact. There's no depth sincerity, or connection to the characters

Even the action, usually a saving grace in mass entertainers, falls flat. The stunts are generic, the choreography uninspired, and the background score fails to elevate the scenes, making everything feel lifeless #SalmanKhan delivers one of his most ackluster performances, stuck in a single expression throughout. His character lacks depth, and there's no real effort to bring anything new to the table, He looks tired throughout, stuck in a single expression with no energy or variation. The supporting cast is wasted, merely existing to move the story forward without leaving an impression.

#RashmikaMandanna, despite limited screen time, looks beautiful and brings a charming presence whenever she appears Meanwhile, #KajalAggarwal is handed an insignificant role with litle to do, making her presence forgettable #ARMurugadoss' direction is painfully outdated and shockingly uninspired.

Known for gripping narratives and mass appeal, he delivers one of his weakest works, filled with lazy execution and zerc novelty. The storytelling lacks engagement the screenplay is lifeless, and the film ultimately feels like a rehashed mess with no soul.

After a dull first half, #Sikandar desperately needed a strong second half to recover. Instead, it drags along the same predictable, uninspired path, leading to an underwhelming climax that leaves no lasting impression

Final Verdict: A colossal misfire; outdated, dull, and painfully predictable. With a poor screenplay, forced emotions, uninspired action, lackluster performances, and #ARMurugadoss' lifeless direction, this one tests your patience from start to finish Skip it.

Now days movie should be down to earth and must look real. What a bad direction. Why director need to make him Raja of Rajkot 😂.

Why he need to be sikander in this type of ghatiya story. Kattappa, why you need to do such movie to insult yourself.

All ten star reviews appeared to be paid ones. Salman Khan looks old and tired. No memorable songs, no good dialogues, same old Bollywood drag. Salman Khan looks very old and much like as the Father of Rashmika Mandana. Very expensive tickets of this Salman Khan movie not worth spending. Camera focus is only Salman Khan but he is the biggest liability of this movie.

Sikandar is a mindless action flick that offers nothing new-no gripping storyline, no depth, and definitely no logic. It's the same old Salman Khan formula: slow-motion entries, gravity-defying stunts, and over-the-top action sequences that make no sense.

The so-called "story" is non-existent. The plot is just a lazy excuse to let Salman punch, kick, and deliver cringe-worthy one-liners. The villains are forgettable, the emotional scenes feel forced, and the supporting cast is wasted. Even the music is dull and uninspired.

If you're looking for something with actual substance, skip this one. Sikandar is yet another overhyped, poorly written mess that only caters to Salman's most loyal fans.

Behold the cinematic calamity that is Sikandar, a film that bravely attempts to cobble together a handful of semi-decent ideas before swan-diving into a cesspool of cringe and archaic South Indian tropes that even a time machine couldn't salvage. The narration limps along like a bored tortoise, while the screenplay tosses in a few tolerable scenes and lines before collapsing into a flat, dull, snooze-fest that could double as a cure for insomnia.

Salman Khan graces the screen looking like he's about to get admited in a hospital," his acting is no better.

Kajal Agarwal in her limited and unimportant role appears to have traded her charm for a face full of fillers and Botox, rendering her a plastic caricature with the same old subpar performance we've come to dread.

Rashmika, whose grating voice and overacting could make a saint weep, and you've got a Salman-Rashmika duo so mismatched, it felt absurd and agonizing.

Sathyaraj's turn as the antagonist is about as convincing as a toddler in a trench coat pretending to be a mob boss, while the rest of the cast flails valiantly in this sinking ship. The production values are passable, like a participation trophy for effort, but the music is a forgettable dirge that fails to stir the soul. The direction? A relic of a bygone era, so outdated it might as well have been shot on a flip phone.

In short, Sikandar is a cinematic misadventure not worth the popcorn you'd choke on while trying to endure it. Save your time, your money, and your sanity-skip this one.

What a snooze fest bore movie. Salman Khan can't hit any bottom than this and to Rashmika Mandanna please read the script by yourself if you don't, these kind of Bollywood movies will kill your career. Watching trailer you are promised a complete action movie, it's not but rather a unbearable emotional rollercoaster. And in complete disagreement with A R Murugadoss this is not any original movie, plot has been used numerous times. Protagonist takes on antagonist or anyone related to him, some mishap happens and now Hero turns his action mode to take on network of corruption, battling the powerful forces that exploit the weak, stakes are high and only one man has the guts and punches to change everything in this system. A R Murugadoss who has made Ghajini, Holiday and others holds back on his creativity to fit in the brand Salman Khan and fails miserably.

So Bollywood has presented another massy movie trying to bank on the stardom of the so called superstar without any logic or sense, has a familiar predictable plot line with generic music which appeals only to die hard bhai fans.

Sikandar Movie Review: A Disastrous Watch

Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, is easily one of the worst films in recent times. From a weak storyline to cringe-worthy performances, the movie fails on every front.

The plot is uninspiring and lacks depth, making it difficult to stay engaged. Salman Khan, known for his larger-than-life persona, delivers a shockingly poor performance, while Rashmika Mandanna adds no value to the film. Their chemistry feels forced, and the dialogues are unbearable.

The direction and screenplay are equally disappointing. There's no excitement, no gripping moments-just a series of poorly executed scenes that drag endlessly. The action sequences, usually a strong point in Salman Khan's films, are dull and lack originality. Even the cinematography and visuals fail to impress.

The music and background score are forgettable, adding nothing to the film's appeal. To make matters worse, the pacing is painfully slow, making the two-and-a-half-hour runtime feel like an eternity. The dialogues are so bad they almost induce nausea, making it hard to sit through the entire film.

Compared to Salman's previous films, Sikandar is a massive letdown. It lacks the entertainment factor, the star power, and the energy expected from a big-budget Bollywood film.

Final verdict: Sikandar is a complete waste of time and money. Even die-hard Salman Khan fans will struggle to find anything redeeming. Skip it!

How can they make a movie without script and proper preparation? The only thing they had was money. The direction was not up to the mark. The direction was so normal. And Salman's dialogue delivery felt like he was ill and was forced to do the job. The fights were just the changes in canera angles and the background music was unnecessarily loud. The romantic side of the movie felt dragged and unmatched. The songs were also forgetful. Everything was beyond average. They should have worked harder.

They worked on the movie like it was a project and they were supposed to just finish the movie. Soulless movie.

Sikandarmakes Deshdrohi look like a damn Oscar winner.

This film is the cinematic equivalent of watching paint dry. If the paint was mixed with expired glue and regret. Salman Khan must've signed this one blindfolded, because even a random AI script generator on autopilot could've written a better plot.

The dialogues? Trash. The acting? Wooden. The direction? Feels like someone filmed it with their phone while half asleep. It's like the filmmakers gathered a bunch of clichés, dipped them in mediocrity, and served it cold.

At least Deshdrohi had unintentional comedy. Sikandar has nothing, no soul, no story, no saving grace. It's just a 2-hour long torture session with Salman sleepwalking in slow motion, pretending it's deep.

Sikandar, directed by A. R. Murugadoss, delivers a gripping and emotionally charged action experience. The film follows Salman Khan as Sikandar, a vigilante who takes on a ruthless drug cartel after suffering a devastating personal loss. Salman Khan's performance is one of the film's strongest points, as he conveys both the emotional turmoil and physical power of his character. The action scenes are intense and well-executed, and the cinematography adds to the overall high-energy vibe of the film. Rashmika Mandanna provides a lighter contrast to the intense drama, but her character's development feels limited. Prateik Babbar's villainous role is equally strong, creating an exciting face-off with Salman Khan. The music complements the action, and the final climax is one of the film's most memorable moments. Sikandar may not bring anything new to the table, but it delivers an entertaining, action-packed experience.

As a devoted Salman Khan fan, writing this review feels rather like criticising one's own family: necessary, but bloody painful.

Verdict: 5.5/10

A. R. Murugadoss returning to Hindi cinema after five years should have been cause for celebration, especially paired with our beloved Bhai. Instead, "Sikandar" feels like a missed opportunity wrapped in 150 minutes of well-intentioned mediocrity.

Salman Khan does what he can with the material, and there are glimpses of the charisma that made us fall for him in the first place. The man still commands the screen when he's allowed to, but the impact is diluted by a weak script and erratic direction. His portrayal of the titular character feels constrained by a screenplay that can't decide whether it wants to be a revenge thriller or a social message film about organ donation, a tonal mess that would challenge even the finest actors.

Murugadoss, who gave us gems like "Ghajini," seems to have forgotten his storytelling instincts. The direction feels oddly dated, lacking the kinetic energy his earlier work possessed. The plot about a tragic accident motivating Sikandar's redemption arc has potential, but it's buried under layers of confused narrative choices and exaggerated fight scenes that even by Bollywood standards feel perfunctory.

The supporting cast - Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sathyaraj- are criminally underutilized. Rashmika and Kajal have little to do, which is particularly galling when you consider the talent being wasted. These characters feel like plot devices rather than fully realized individuals, robbing the film of emotional depth.

What stings most is knowing Salman Khan deserves better material. After "Tiger 3," we hoped for something that would remind us why we've been loyal fans for decades. Instead, we get a film that feels like it was made by committee rather than conviction.

Salman Khan fans should avoid this completely.

For few years Salman has been essaying same roles in the same tone.

Trailer of the film was bad and the film is even worse.

Story of the film is lackluster. Viewers will be left confused about origin of their hero. Villains are a joke in this film. Objective of film is not clear till the very end.

Salman's acting is fake. Emotions are looking forced on his face. His dancing skills have gone downhill. That monotone acting has become irritating now!

He needs to retire just like Dhoni should retire from IPL!

Salman is losing his fans one film at a time... He should stop having songs at all in his films. It was embarrassing for us to watch him dance in a wobbly manner.

Songs are forced in the movie. They are not even good.

Sharman Joshi has been wasted, Sathyaraj's dialogues have not been dubbed properly.

All departments fail in this film... Even the release date of film on Sunday is a blunder ... making it lose over 100-150 crores. Sunday is unlucky for Salman. Tiger 3 was the biggest example.

Totally avoidable...