Salman Khan starts shooting for 'Sikandar'

New Delhi: Salman Khan has started filming for his upcoming film “Sikandar”, the superstar said on Wednesday.
Salman will play the titular role in the movie, which will be directed by A R Murugadoss of “Ghajini” and “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty” fame.

Set to be released in theatres on Eid 2025, the project will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It also features “Pushpa: The Rise” star Rashmika Mandanna.

“Looking forward to #Eid2025 with team #Sikandar #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @a.r.murugadoss Releasing in cinemas EID 2025,” Salman wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo with Nadiadwala and Murugadoss.

Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment also shared the photo of the trio on its official Instagram page.

“The Sikandar Trio! Straight from the sets of the film!” the banner said.

While Salman’s last big-screen appearance was 2023’s “Tiger 3”, Rashmika was “Animal” which was released in the same year.