'Choose better movies'; Salman Khan's 'Sikander' turns into mega flop

Salman Khan’s latest Eid release, Sikandar, was expected to be a massive hit, but it has left many of his fans disappointed. Despite the usual hype surrounding his festive releases, the film received poor reviews and failed to make a strong impact at the box office.

Just a few days after its release, the backlash has grown, with even Salman’s loyal fans criticizing his performance. Many have called it “uninspired” and “lackluster,” labelling Sikandar as the “biggest misfire” from Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

Social media is flooded with criticism, with fans pointing out that Salman’s portrayal of the main character seemed “lazy” and “stiff.”

One devoted fan, known as Freak4Salman, wrote, "Laut aao purane @BeingSalmanKhan bhai, love you forever #SalmanKhan," longing for the actor's energy of earlier years.

Another fan openly admitted, “Let’s be honest—Sikandar is the biggest misfire. No more excuses, no forced appreciation. We don’t need to defend a weak product.”

One expressed deep disappointment, saying,  “I don’t like to see Salman Khan like this—in the trailer, in the songs. It was difficult to watch him in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan too. Lazy, uninterested, half AI, half human. No chemistry with the lead actress, and forced action scenes and dialogues. As a die-hard fan, I can only request—please choose better movies, better scripts, better dialogues. We need real stories, real acting, and your charm back on screen.”

Adding to the trouble, the AR Murugadoss-directed film was leaked online just hours after its release. It was uploaded on several illegal websites, allowing people to download and watch it for free. Reports suggest that the leak started with camcorder recordings from cinemas, which were later upgraded to HD quality and widely shared.

Sikandar also features Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sharman Joshi alongside Salman Khan. However, with weak reviews and online piracy, the film’s success at the box office remains uncertain.