Salman Khan’s recent action film Sikandar is all set to premiere on OTT. The AR Murugadoss directorial will make its digital debut on one of the leading OTT platforms on May 25. The OTT platform has now taken to its social media handle to share the official announcement.OTT release of SikandarThe platform also revealed a new poster for the film and shared the update with an enthusiastic caption:“Suna hai bohot log Sikandar ka intezaar kar rahe the? Sikandar aa gaya hai Netflix par raaj karne (We’ve heard that many of you were eagerly waiting for Sikandar? Sikandar is here to rule on Netflix). Watch Sikandar, out 25 May on Netflix.” In the poster, Salman is seen looking fierce in a never-before-seen avatar from Sikandar.Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar boasts a star-studded cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sathyaraj.
The film crossed Rs 100 crore domestically and grossed over Rs 200 crore globally. However, it failed to satisfy critics due to its poor execution.ETimes reviewed the film:“A Salman Khan movie is a genre in itself, and you know what to expect—gravity-defying action, larger-than-life heroism, and punchy dialogues. Written and directed by A.R. Murugadoss, this actioner checks all these boxes but suffers from an underwhelming plot and clichéd narrative. Sikandar is the expected righteous, brave, and invincible figure typical of both the genre and a Salman Khan massive Eid release.He saves 6,000 Dharavi residents by arranging their treatment, empowers a homemaker (Kajal Aggarwal), and helps a love-struck college girl. Amidst all this, he battles the minister’s henchmen.”“The predictable storyline is paired with a generic background score by Santhosh Narayanan. Kevin Kumar’s action direction is limited, with no jaw-dropping, extraordinary stunts to impress you. The few action sequences feel repetitive, with slow-motion shots, flying goons, and exploding cars. Salman Khan drives the film with his signature star power. He strives to deliver an emotional, action-packed performance, but the sluggish narrative holds him back, while throwing in some over-the-top dialogues like, ‘Ab insaaf ki nahi, inhe saaf karne ki zaroorat hai’.Rashmika Mandanna has a few scenes and some songs, but the problem is not that. Overall, she has a strong screen presence but doesn’t have much to perform or elevate the scenes she appears in. Vatsan Chakravarthi plays a corrupt cop and fits the role well. The surprise element is Sharman Joshi as Salman’s loyal aide—he holds his own opposite the superstar, delivering a restrained and impactful act.
