Actress Rashmika Mandanna will share screen with superstar Salman Khan in his Eid offering 'Sikandar'. The film will be directed by AR Murugadoss
Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna
After giving blockbuster hits like 'Animal' and 'Pushpa', Rashmika Mandanna gets paired opposite Salman Khan for Sajid Nadiadwala’s 'Sikandar' directed by A.R. Murugadoss. The film will be released on Eid 2025.
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Fresh off the success of her recent blockbusters like 'Animal' and 'Pushpa', Rashmika Mandanna is set to captivate audiences once again in 'Sikandar'. Her ethereal charm and undeniable talent have already won hearts nationwide, making her the perfect fit for Nadiadwala's ambitious venture. The unusual pairing of Salman and Rashmika are going to leave the fans and audiences excited to see what unfolds on Eid 2025.
Rashmika is primarily known for her films in Telugu languages. Sikandar will mark her fourth Bollywood film after 'Mission Majnu', 'Goodbye', and 'Animal'.
The production house officially announced the news on their social media handles.
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'Sikandar' heralds the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their blockbuster collaborations on iconic films like Kick, Judwaa, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Meanwhile, A.R. Murugadoss, the mastermind behind cinematic gems like Ghajini and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, brings his Midas touch to the project ensuring an unforgettable cinematic experience.
As the title 'Sikandar' takes center stage, it ignites a fervor of excitement and curiosity, leaving audiences eager to witness the magic that unfolds.
Salman Khan was last seen in the film 'Tiger 3' which hit the theatres last Diwali. On Eid, last year, the superstar came out with the film 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan'. He had also starred in Pathaan alongside Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo appearance. The actor will also be seen in a full-fledged role alongside SRK in YRF's Pathaan vs Tiger.
Apart from the above, Salman Khan also has Bull with filmmaker Vishnu Vardhan in the pipeline. He will be seen playing the role of Brigadier Farukh Bulsara in 'Bull’. The Bollywood superstar is undergoing rigorous physical training to look the part for this film. Salman is training for 3.5 Hours a day and has also changed his diet a bit as a part of preparations for the role. The team of the film started with the mahurat shot in Mumbai on December 29, and the superstar is also training with paramilitary forces. A source said: "Salman Khan to play Brigadier Farukh Bulsara, who led Operation Cactus in 1988 in the Maldives. He will be playing a paramilitary officer in the upcoming Dharma project, to begin filming in February. The superstar is undergoing rigorous physical training to play the character of Brigadier Bulsara.”