Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna shoot festive song for 'Sikandar': Report
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and South Indian sensation Rashmika Mandanna are currently shooting a festive song for their upcoming film Sikandar. The song, composed by Pritam, is being filmed on a set that replicates the slums of Dharavi at Goregaon's SRPF Ground. A source revealed to Mid-day that the song features 200 background dancers and portrays the celebration of a festival by slum dwellers.
Details
Song shoot to be followed by action sequences
The source further added that Mandanna joined the unit on Thursday (September 12) and will be seen in a traditional salwar kameez for the song. Khan, on the other hand, will sport a black vest and full-sleeved shirt with denims, along with a customized silver chain and earrings. Director AR Murugadoss is expected to wrap up the song shoot soon and proceed with filming action scenes.
Future plans
'Sikandar' team to head to Europe for song shoots
If the schedule proceeds as planned, the Mumbai shoot for Sikandar will continue until October. Following this, the team is expected to travel to Europe to film two romantic tracks. It is also set to include some important sequences shot in Europe—including a massive action scene involving 10,000 pistols and rounds of ammunition. Khan will reportedly play dual roles in the film, and one intense fight scene between his character and the villain's son was filmed on a private jet.
Social media
Mandanna shares behind-the-scenes photo from 'Sikandar' set
The movie, which also features Sathyaraj and Kajal Aggarwal, reportedly, will see Khan in the role of a ruthless businessman who undergoes a transformation after witnessing widespread corruption. Mandanna recently shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the Sikandar set on social media, marking the beginning of her filming journey for the movie. The picture featured a beautiful flower bouquet and a lovely flower vase, along with a sweet note welcoming Mandanna.
Release date
'Sikandar' to hit theaters in 2025
Sikandar is set to hit theaters on Eid 2025. Mandanna was recently featured in Animal with Ranbir Kapoor. Her upcoming projects include reprising her role as Srivalli in Pushpa 2: The Rule alongside Allu Arjun. She will also star in the historical drama Chhaava, where she will share the screen with Vicky Kaushal. Meanwhile, Khan will be seen in Tiger v/s Pathaan, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan.