Key Points
Salman recalls Murugadoss first pitched script to Sajid Nadiadwala
Salim Khan surprised family by attending trailer launch
Actor wants no Sikandar controversies
Marks reunion with Nadiadwala after Kick
While speaking to ANI, Salman recalled how the project came to him and also shared that it was Murugadoss who first narrated the script to producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who reached out to him with the script.
"Actually, ye Murugadoss ki script thi aur Murugadoss ne Sajid Nadiadwala ko sunayi. Agle hi din Sajid ka mujhe phone aaya ki sun lena aur shayad tumhe pasand aaye," he added.
"Toh maine suna... maine bola, 'Isme pasand na aane wali kya cheez hai? Kab start karoge?' Toh is prakar se ye film bani hai," Salman said.
The actor also shared how his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, surprised everyone at home by deciding to attend the trailer launch event earlier this week.
"The love and respect he has earned are still intact. When I was leaving home to attend the trailer launch, he told me he would join me too. Every member of our family looked at Dad and asked, 'What has happened to you?' When he came there, he climbed more than 8-10 steps to sit behind. He wanted to see the reaction of the press," Salman said.
When asked if controversies have become a trend with every film release, the actor made it clear that he does not want any controversy surrounding Sikandar.
"Arey nahin chahiye bhai, humko koi controversy. Bohot saare controversies se guzar chuke hain hum. Humko nahin chahiye koi controversy," the actor said.
"And I don't think controversies make a film a hit. We've seen, in fact, that sometimes a film's release is delayed due to controversies, for example, from Friday to the next Tuesday," he added.
"Abhi bhi hai time bhai. 3-4 din nikal jaane do aur picture release ho jaane do, uske baad bhi koi controversy chaahiye nahi," he further said.
The film is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, renowned for his Tamil and Hindi blockbusters like Ghajini and Thuppakki. Sajid Nadiadwala has produced the project, marking Salman Khan's reunion with him after their 2014 blockbuster, Kick.
Sikandar is set to release on March 30, 2025.
Comments:
Rahul P.
Love how Salman respects his father so much ❤️ That trailer launch story was so wholesome!
Neha K.
Murugadoss + Salman combo is going to be fire 🔥 After Ghajini and Thuppakki, this director knows how to deliver mass entertainers
Vikram S.
I appreciate Salman being upfront about not wanting controversies. The industry needs more stars who let their work speak for itself.
Priya M.
Not sure about this one... Salman's recent films haven't been great. Hope Murugadoss can bring back his old magic 🤞
Amit R.
Interesting how quickly this came together! One day Murugadoss pitches to Nadiadwala, next day Salman's on board. That's how hit films are made!
