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Dont judge a book by its cover, as they say it, dont judge a movie by its trailer/poster i had some expectation , good one, when i booked the ticket for this one however the very first scene (5 secs) tarnished my expectations and then rest of the movie was a smooth sail as my expectations were too low not a single scene when your adrenaline levels go zoom.. no chills, no thrills, uncooked deliberate suspense /twist if it takes 1 year to shoot a movie and production, i say take 5 years to prepare the script, this seems to be a hastily written script hastily shot and produced.. when in haste, everything goes waste.

Sorry!

Salman Khan and AR Murugadoss have crafted something extraordinary with Sikandar - a film that manages to be both a pulse-pounding action spectacle and a deeply human character study. This is the kind of film that reminds us why we fell in love with cinema in the first place.

The Good (Which Is Nearly Everything):

Salman's Career-Defining Performance:

Shatters his "larger-than-life" persona to reveal astonishing depth

Delivers physicality and emotional vulnerability in equal measure

That prison break sequence alone deserves awards consideration

Murugadoss' Directorial Mastery:

Balances intimate character moments with explosive set pieces

Maintains relentless momentum across its 158-minute runtime

Visual storytelling that speaks volumes beyond dialogue

Technical Virtuosity:

Action choreography that sets new benchmarks for Indian cinema

Cinematography that's both gritty and poetic

Sound design that makes every impact feel terrifyingly real

A Story With Substance:

Explores themes of redemption, legacy and moral ambiguity

Features genuinely surprising narrative turns

Concludes with one of the most emotionally satisfying final acts in recent memory

Why It's Not a Full 10/10:

The romantic subplot, while well-acted, feels slightly underdeveloped

One major action sequence relies too heavily on CGI compared to the film's otherwise practical approach

The soundtrack, while effective, lacks that one truly iconic theme

Standout Moments That Will Leave You Breathless:

The single-take police station infiltration

The heartbreaking father-daughter confrontation in Act 2

The final 30 minutes that redefine what Bollywood climaxes can achieve

Final Verdict: Sikandar represents the absolute best of what commercial Indian cinema can be - wildly entertaining yet deeply thoughtful, technically dazzling yet emotionally resonant. While not completely flawless, it comes astonishingly close, delivering what might be the most complete cinematic experience of 2025.

9/10 - A New Gold Standard for Bollywood Action Dramas

Essential Viewing For:

Fans of intelligent, character-driven action

Anyone who's ever doubted Salman Khan's acting chops.