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Rashmika Mandanna Says ‘Sikandar’ Script Changed During Production, Reviving Debate Over Film’s Failure

A resurfaced interview clip has refocused attention on the box-office flop as industry culture critiques and Salman Khan’s defense remain in the spotlight.

Overview

  • In an interview with Telugu journalist Prema, Rashmika Mandanna said the film she was narrated differed from what reached theaters and added that such changes are common in filmmaking.
  • Clips of her comments spread on social platforms on January 19, renewing conversation about why the 2025 release underperformed.
  • Multiple outlets, citing Sacnilk, report the film earned about ₹110 crore in India and roughly ₹185 crore worldwide against a reported ₹200 crore budget.
  • Director A. R. Murugadoss previously pointed to translation and star-driven working practices as obstacles, while Salman Khan defended the project and attributed any late arrivals to injury recovery.
  • Online reactions revisited criticisms of the leads’ on-screen chemistry, and unverified posts alleging heavy edits circulated without official confirmation.