Ahead Of Sikandar Release, Salman Khan Talks About Bollywood Vs South Films; Says, “If You Make Good Films, They Will Work”

Superstar Salman Khan is all set for the grand release of his much-awaited action drama Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss. The film is already creating a massive buzz, especially since it marks Salman’s first-ever collaboration with Rashmika Mandanna. Fans are eagerly waiting to see this fresh pairing on screen, and with Murugadoss at the helm, expectations are sky-high for a gripping action-packed entertainer.

Salman Khan Shares Thoughts On Bollywood Vs. South Film Industry Debate

During a recent exclusive press conference, Salman addressed the ongoing debate about the box office performances of Bollywood and South Indian films. Salman shared with the media, “Technically, they’re very advanced, and emotionally, they’re very evolved. They don’t pick up ideas and stories from elsewhere. They conceive their own stories. Having said that, it’s not like all the films they make in the South are good. In Bollywood, you only remember those films that work well at the box office. Wahaan bhi hafte mein 2-3 picturein banti hai, but woh kuch khaas karti nahi hai. The mantra is the same everywhere—if you make good films, they’ll work.”

With the rise of pan-Indian films and several South Indian blockbusters outperforming Hindi films in recent years, the discussion around the dominance of regional cinema has been a hot topic. He highlighted that good storytelling, strong performances, and audience connection are what truly define a film’s success, regardless of the industry it belongs to.

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About Sikandar

His upcoming film Sikandar is expected to be a massive crowd-puller, with high-energy action, intense drama, and a fresh narrative. As the film gears up for its Eid 2025 release, fans are excited to see Salman back in action with a larger-than-life cinematic experience.

Talking about Sikandar, it marks Salman Khan’s first collaboration with director AR Murugadoss. Sikandar also features Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Sathyaraj, Kishore, Prateik Smita Patil, Jatin Sarna, Anjini Dhawan and others in key roles. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Sikandar will be clashing with the Malayalam film L2 Empuraan at the box office.

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