SIKANDAR IT’S NOT EVEN DISAPPOINTMENT ANYMORE; IT’S JUST PURE SADNESS
Review By Prashant Shukla
Sanjay Rajkot, the last of King of ‘Rajkot’ is an elusive man with 49 cases registered against him in the last 5 years. Some call him Raja- Sahab, some call him Sanjay and some call him Sikandar. Who is he? and what’s the reason behind his rage towards the system? and what enables him to leave his city and come to a place like Mumbai, is what forms the basic premise of the film.
Salman and his recent ventures:
There was a time when watching the man perform on the big screen was pure bliss. Whether it was his carefree dancing, the sheer brilliance with which he emoted in front of the camera, or the style and swag he brought to the story-it’s all gone somewhere. Now, he seems absolutely disinterested in doing anything beyond the bare minimum. Poorly dubbed dialogues, little to almost non-existent bodily movements, a single-toned dialogue delivery, and deserted expressions define a ‘Salman Khan’ that we don’t recognise anymore.
The Cinematoraphy & Editing:
The cinematography team has tried their best to make this story feel a bit more alive. The wide frames with huge extras and beautiful sets are like a beautifully handcrafted box that has nothing inside. The editing on the other hand is mostly focused on saving the film from looking less bad. The poor editing team was just busy finding shots that could keep the rhythm of the action scenes alive as Salman didn’t provide any bridging shots to help them flow smoothly.
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Writing & Direction:
AR Murugadoss’s writing feels like he had one cool, roughly outlined idea-an elusive, god-like king in modern-day Rajkot, an unfortunate incident that changes the course of his life, and the ultimate showdown with the antagonist. But it all remains confined to paper and doesn’t translate well on screen, further weighed down by underwritten characters. It could have been so much better!
Supporting Characters:
There’s nothing to say about the supporting characters in this film because there was absolutely nothing for them from a writing perspective. Sathyaraj (a clueless antagonist), Rashmika (once again disappointing due to her diction issues), Sharman Joshi, Kajal Aggarwal, and Anjini Dhawan (sidelined and ignored), and finally, Prateik Smita Patil (why, bro?). They all just exist to fill the frame.
Final Verdict:
In conclusion, watching Sikandar felt like meeting an old friend who was once extremely dear to you, but now you can’t even recognize him and find yourself wondering….” What Happened you You?”
