Sikandar is a 2025 Hindi action-drama film directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film stars Salman Khan in the lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, Kajal Aggarwal and Prateik Babbar in important roles. The music was composed by Pritam, with background score by Santhosh Narayanan.
The story follows Sanjay Rajkot, popularly known as Sikandar, a powerful and respected man from Rajkot who uses his influence to protect ordinary people. After a confrontation with the son of a powerful minister and the tragic death of his wife Saisri, Sanjay's life changes completely. He travels to Mumbai and becomes determined to protect the people who received Saisri's donated organs, while standing against political power and corruption.
The film follows Sanjay Rajkot, played by Salman Khan, a powerful and influential man from Rajkot, Gujarat. The people of Rajkot affectionately know him as Sikandar because of his courage and his willingness to stand up for those who need help.
Sanjay is married to Saisri, played by Rashmika Mandanna, a painter whom he deeply loves.
Sanjay is respected by the people of Rajkot because he regularly helps the poor and protects those who are unable to fight against powerful individuals.
During a flight to Rajkot, Sanjay witnesses Arjun Pradhan, the son of powerful Home Minister Rakesh Pradhan, harassing and threatening a woman named Monica.
Sanjay intervenes and confronts Arjun. He forces him to apologize for his behaviour.
Arjun's humiliation angers his father.
Minister Rakesh Pradhan uses his political influence to order Inspector Prakash to arrest Sanjay.
However, Sanjay's popularity and influence in Rajkot make it difficult for the authorities to take action against him.
The conflict between Sanjay and the minister gradually becomes more serious.
Meanwhile, Sanjay's wife Saisri becomes worried about his safety.
A tragic incident changes Sanjay's life forever.
Saisri dies after being caught in an explosion while trying to protect Sanjay.
After her death, Sanjay learns that Saisri had donated her organs.
Her donated organs are transplanted into three different people in Mumbai.
For Sanjay, these recipients become a living connection to his beloved wife.
He travels to Mumbai to find the people who received Saisri's organs.
Instead of simply mourning his loss, Sanjay decides to protect these people because he believes that a part of Saisri continues to live through them.
However, the minister's family is still determined to destroy Sanjay.
When Arjun encounters Sanjay again, their confrontation ends with Arjun's accidental death.
Minister Rakesh Pradhan then decides to take revenge.
He threatens to kill the three people who received Saisri's organs.
Sanjay now has to protect them while facing a powerful political enemy.
The story develops into a battle between Sanjay's determination to protect innocent people and the minister's desire for revenge and power.
As Sanjay confronts corruption, violence and political influence, he continues to be guided by the values he learned from Saisri.
His journey transforms him from a powerful but carefree man into someone who dedicates himself completely to helping others.
The film ultimately presents Sanjay as a symbol of courage, compassion, sacrifice and resistance against injustice.
Director: A. R. Murugadoss
Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
Production Companies: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Salman Khan Films
Writers: A. R. Murugadoss, Rajat Arora, Abbas Dalal, Hussain Dalal
Music: Pritam
Background Score: Santhosh Narayanan
Cinematography: Tirru
Language: Hindi
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime: Approximately 148 minutes
The songs of Sikandar were composed primarily by Pritam, while the background score was composed by Santhosh Narayanan.
The soundtrack combines contemporary Bollywood music with energetic action-film compositions.
Sikandar explores:
The emotional core of the film is Sanjay's determination to protect the people connected to his late wife through her organ donations.
Sikandar marked the collaboration of Salman Khan with director A. R. Murugadoss and producer Sajid Nadiadwala. The film was promoted as a major Eid release and featured Salman Khan opposite Rashmika Mandanna for the first time.
The film is particularly notable for its combination of large-scale action, family emotion, social themes and a revenge-driven storyline. It was released theatrically in 2025 and later became available on Netflix.