Please note that "Sikandar" starring Salman Khan was released in March 2025. Here's a very negative review, reflecting the sentiments often expressed about some of his recent films:
"Sikandar": A New Low for Salman Khan and Bollywood
It's truly astonishing how a film with the budget and star power of "Sikandar" can be so utterly devoid of originality, excitement, or even a single coherent thought. If you've ever wondered what it would look like if a film was assembled from discarded clichรฉs and the sheer inertia of a superstar's ego, look no further than this cinematic catastrophe.
From the opening frame, "Sikandar" is a dizzying descent into mediocrity. The plot, if one can even call it that, is a flimsy excuse for Salman Khan to swagger in slow motion, punch countless faceless goons into oblivion, and deliver dialogues so utterly nonsensical they could be used as a new form of torture. There's no character development, no logical progression of events, just a series of thinly connected scenes designed to showcase Khan's dwindling charisma.
The action sequences are a tired rehash of everything we've seen a hundred times before, only executed with less conviction. Gravity-defying stunts that defy all logic, gratuitous explosions, and a general disregard for any semblance of realism make these scenes more laughable than thrilling. You find yourself wondering if the stunt coordinator was operating on a dare.
And then there's Salman Khan. While his devoted fans may flock to theaters regardless, "Sikandar" tragically highlights an actor who seems to have completely given up on acting. His expressions range from blank to mildly confused, his dialogue delivery is flat, and his general disinterest is palpable. It's almost as if he's doing the bare minimum required to fulfill a contractual obligation, leaving the audience to endure the consequences. The "chemistry" with his co-stars is non-existent, leaving any emotional scenes feeling forced and awkward.
The music, often a saving grace in even the most lackluster Bollywood films, is forgettable at best and jarringly out of place at worst. The background score often overwhelms the already weak dialogues, adding to the cacophony of this cinematic mess.
"Sikandar" is not just a bad film; it's an insult to the intelligence of its audience. It's a prime example of a production relying solely on a star's name, delivering a product that is lazy, uninspired, and frankly, a waste of everyone's time and money. Save yourself the headache and watch literally anything else. This isn't entertainment; it's an endurance test.