**Sikandar Movie Review: A Blunder Beyond Repair**
**BOTTOM LINE****Blunder Beyond Repair**
**RATING**1.5/5
**CENSOR**U/A, 2h 30m
**What Is the Film About?**
**Sikandar** follows the tumultuous journey of **Sanjay Rajkot**, a prince entangled in a web of vengeance and tragedy. After suffering the devastating loss of a loved one, Sanjay relocates to **Mumbai**, eager to meet three transplant recipients. Here, the narrative spirals into conflict with **Pradhan**, a corrupt politician, after a sudden accident takes the life of his pampered son, **Arjun**. The stage is set for a clash as the stakes skyrocket.
**Performances**
In **Sikandar**, **Salman Khan** openly admits to being a “**non-actor**,” and the film is a testament to that claim. His portrayal is lackluster, flaunting neither vigor nor charisma. **Rashmika Mandanna** appears more as decor than a character, offering an abundance of smiling moments that feel decidedly out of place.
Veteran actor **Sathyaraj** stays within the realm of clichés as the typical villain, while **Kajal Aggarwal** manages to shine marginally in one of the better roles. Sadly, the film squanders the talent of **Sharman Joshi**, relegating him to a mere sidekick status. **Prateik Babbar** embodies an uninspired role as a spoiled brat, contributing little to the narrative.
**Analysis**
**Sikandar** was strategically released during the holiday season, serving as a pivotal project for both **Salman Khan** and director **A.R. Murugadoss** to reclaim their prowess in the industry. Despite a lackluster promotional campaign, the duo has weathered storms before and emerged resilient. Unfortunately, this outing fails to capture the audience's attention.
The movie displays a **royal backdrop**, fitting for a story about a king grappling with injustices. It begins with a flash of promise as **Sanjay** is characterized as a likable hero. However, as the film transitions to Mumbai, the plot becomes convoluted and falls flat, stretched to the point of inducing yawns.
While the initial act builds intrigue around the protagonist's noble intentions, the screenplay meanders without focus, particularly after intermission. The film's attempts at emotional depth often feel unconvincing. Whether *Sanjay* is tackling environmental issues or confronting personal demons, the stakes feel fabricated, reducing the conflict to mere fan service.
The final act leaves much to be desired, resembling a haphazard fundraising campaign for organ donations, with an abrupt and anticlimactic ending. Even the supporting cast, intended to make an impact, ends up merely amplifying **Sanjay**'s heroism.
**Music and Technical Aspects**
Renowned composer **Pritam**, known for delivering solid soundtracks, courses through the film with a series of **forgettable tunes**. On the brighter side, **Santhosh Narayanan**'s background score injects a modicum of enthusiasm into an otherwise dull narrative. Cinematographer **Tirru** and the production design contributes nothing noteworthy, while the writing team, despite their pedigree, finds themselves mired in a poorly functioning screenplay.
**Highlights and Drawbacks**
**Highlights**:
Promising concept
Kajal Aggarwal’s subplot
A handful of noteworthy scenes in the first half
**Drawbacks**:
Drastic loss of direction post-intermission
Subpar music, action, and emotional sequences
Unsatisfactory climax
**Final Thoughts**
**Did I Enjoy It?** No.
**Will You Recommend It?** Not at all.
For more insights on the film, check out the review on Sikandar by M9.
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