Till Shahrukh Khan’s record-breaking hit ‘Pathan-Jawan’ in Bollywood, Salman Khan was the surest name in terms of gathering crowds in theatres. The superstar who has box office figures and a strong fandom to justify his stardom. But this powerful player of Bollywood has been a little out of form for some time now.
However, Salman has a project scheduled in 2025, which is sure to fully justify his stardom and once again showcase his superstardom. This project is director A. R. Murugadoss’s film ‘Sikandar’. There are not just one but many reasons associated with this film, which can make it a blast.
Salman’s South Connection
In the last few years, the popularity of the pan India system has taken the craze for South action masala films to a different level. Now the public is in such a mood that if they want to see action, they have to watch South films.
In such a situation, there is a big chance in favor of ‘Sikander’. Director of this film A. R. Murugadoss has delivered Hindi films like ‘Ghajini’ with Aamir Khan and ‘Holiday’ with Akshay Kumar. He has his own flavor and his own identity when it comes to raw action. In such a situation, his collaboration with a mass star like Salman can bring great results.
Salman has always got something new from the directors of South. Where Suresh Krishna freed him from the bondage of lover boy and action hero images in ‘Bandhan’ and introduced him in a family drama film. Whereas K.S. Adhyaman presented him in the role of an ideal lover in ‘Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam’. Salman’s ‘Love’ costar Revathi gave him such a role in ‘Phir Milenge’ which created awareness for AIDS that even today people remember that brilliant performance.
Salman, who was struggling to maintain his stardom, was given the energy by Prabhu Deva’s ‘Wanted’, which made him the box office king. And Siddiqui’s ‘Bodyguard’ made him the hero of a wonderful love story after a long time. In such a situation, Salman’s collaboration with Murugadoss is very exciting in itself.
Waiting to see Salman in form
Since the lockdown, Salman has brought the OTT release ‘Radhe’ and the theatrical releases ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ and ‘Tiger 3’. Apart from this, he has played a strong supporting role in his brother-in-law, Ayush Sharma’s film ‘Antim’.
The specialty of these films is that Salman is looking great while playing characters around his real age on screen. But the stories of the films are not able to do justice to him. Salman currently needs a powerful story that fits perfectly with his larger-than-life image. Southern filmmakers are masters of this art, their heroes are grand of a different level. If Murugadoss is successful in this, then Salman’s magic will work so wonders in theaters that those counting box office records will have to work overtime.
Hungry to see Salman in lead hero
Salman’s last release was ‘Tiger 3’ released in November last year. This year he has been seen doing cameos only in ‘Singham Again’ and ‘Baby John’. Leaving aside the lockdown year 2020, it is going to happen almost after a decade that no film with Salman Khan in the lead role was released in the year. So far in the 21st century, 2013 has been the only year when Hero Salman’s film was released in theatres. Has not reached.
On the other hand, both of Salman’s cameos could not match his height. In such a situation, people are desperate to see Salman in a film which will again show Salman in a lively manner on the big screen. If reports are to be believed, Sikandar has everything from Salman’s raw action to emotional depth. He will be accompanied by Rashmika Mandanna in ‘Sikander’ whose name in itself is enough to create buzz for the film.
The biggest factor is that Salman’s Eid blockbuster has been pending for many years and the public is just waiting for a good story which will bring Salman’s level to the screen with full glory. Then the wonder that will happen will be worth seeing in theatres.