Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' runtime revealed; certification awaited
What's the story
The much-awaited Salman Khan-Rashmika Mandanna action entertainer Sikandar will be released in theaters on March 30.
In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, director AR Murugadoss revealed the final cut of the film has been locked with a runtime of two hours and 20 minutes.
The film will be divided into two halves: the first one will be about one hour and 15 minutes and the second one about one hour and five minutes.
Trailer details
Murugadoss shared insights on 'Sikandar' trailer
Murugadoss also spoke about the upcoming trailer of Sikandar, which should drop by this weekend.
"With the trailer, we have to satisfy the first day first show audience and that's our target. But that aside, we also want to convey that Sikandar is lot more than just a mass film - it's an entertainer with repeat value," he said.
The trailer will open advance bookings for the film.
Director's dream
Murugadoss's long-awaited collaboration with Khan
Murugadoss and Khan had been trying to work together since 2006 when the filmmaker wanted to direct Khan in Ghajini. But for various reasons, the project didn't see the light of the day until 2025.
"I met him before Ghajini, and then a couple of times after Ghajini too with different scripts. But things didn't work out. Finally, one day Sajid (Nadiadwala) sir called and this opportunity came up," he shared.
Story secrecy
'Sikandar' plot details remain under wraps
While Murugadoss remained tight-lipped about the plot of Sikandar, he assured fans that it is a mass film, designed to satisfy both Khan's fans and family audiences.
He said, "I can't reveal the story, but it is a mass film that will satisfy Salman sir fans, as well as film lovers and family audiences."
The film also stars Sathyaraj and Prateik Babbar.
Meanwhile, Nadiadwala will be sending the movie for certification soon.