Salman Khan’s action film ‘Sikandar’ is all set to premiere on digital platforms after its theatre release earlier this year. Directed by AR Murugadoss and featuring Rashmika Mandanna alongside Salman, the movie will start streaming on Netflix from May 25, 2025.
Released in cinemas on March 30, ‘Sikandar’ didn’t perform strongly at the box office despite its big budget and star cast. Now, the film aims to reach new audiences and gain popularity through OTT streaming.
Sikandar OTT Release
Salman Khan’s solo movie of the year, ‘Sikandar,’ is finally coming to digital streaming. Netflix India announced on their official Instagram page that the film will be available to watch on Netflix starting May 25, 2025.
To share this exciting news, Netflix India posted the official movie poster on Instagram. They also wrote a fun message saying, “We have heard that many fans were waiting eagerly for Sikandar. Now, Sikandar is here to take over Netflix!” This means the movie will soon be ready for all viewers to watch online from the comfort of their homes.
Earlier, the movie was released in theatres on March 30, but it did not do very well at the box office. Despite having a big star like Salman Khan and a well-known director, the movie didn’t get the success many expected. Now, with the digital release on Netflix, the film hopes to reach more people and gain popularity by being available to stream anytime.
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About the Film ‘Sikandar’
‘Sikandar’ is an action drama that tells the story of Sanjay Rajkot, a powerful raja who fights against a corrupt politician and changes his life completely. The film is directed by AR Murugadoss and stars Salman Khan in the lead role. Alongside him, the movie features popular actors like Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sathyaraj in important roles.
Although the film had a strong cast and an interesting story, it received criticism for its direction and the performances of some actors. Despite this, ‘Sikandar’ managed to earn over ₹100 crore at the Indian box office and more than ₹200 crore worldwide. However, compared to Salman Khan’s usual blockbuster hits, the film’s performance was considered below expectations.
A review from the Hindustan Times highlighted some issues in the film: It praised Salman Khan’s action scenes, saying he “still owns action scenes like a boss” and looks powerful even when standing still. But it criticized the director AR Murugadoss for weak direction, which made Salman’s acting seem less impressive than usual.
Rashmika Mandanna’s acting was also pointed out, especially her struggles with dialogue delivery. The review mentioned that her character felt unconvincing, with only one notable moment where she addressed the age difference between her and Salman by saying, “There is a difference in our age but not in thoughts.” The review also criticized a poorly performed version of the classic song Lag Jaa Gale, which was lip-synced badly by Rashmika’s character.
In short, while ‘Sikandar’ had its strong points, it did not meet the high expectations set by Salman Khan’s previous films.
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Sikandar OTT Release FAQs
Q.1. When will Sikandar be available on Netflix?
Ans. The movie will start streaming on Netflix from May 25, 2025.
Q.2. Who directed the film Sikandar?
Ans. The movie was directed by AR Murugadoss.
Q.3. Who are the main actors in Sikandar?
Ans. Salman Khan plays the lead role, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sathyaraj.
Q.4. How did Sikandar perform at the box office?
Ans. The film earned over ₹100 crore in India and ₹200 crore worldwide but was considered below expectations for a Salman Khan film.
Q.5. What is the story of Sikandar about?
Ans. The film follows Raja Sanjay Rajkot as he battles a corrupt politician, turning his life upside down.
