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Meanwhile, on the work front, Rashmika Mandanna is currently seen in Sikandar with Salman Khan. News18 Showsha gave the film 3.5 stars. Our review read, “Sikandar heavily relies upon Salman Khan’s mass-appeal roots. With multiple whistle-blowing scenes, it’s impossible not to get swept away in the excitement and cheer for Bollywood’s ‘Bhai’ in theatres. His action sequences are specially crafted to showcase his signature style, and his swag is on full display. The film’s direction is also intentionally done to cater to his fan base, and it’s clear that every frame is designed to make fans compelled to cheer."

The review also read, “However, Salman Khan lacks emotional connection in the scenes where he is trying to deal with the grief of his wife’s death. Such scenes look very disconnected and will not speak to you. When it comes to action, the film is packed with it to the brim but it’s its emotional quotient that becomes its weakest link."

“Rashmika Mandanna, on the other hand, is a delight to watch. She plays the role of Salman’s wife and while the makers try their best to portray her as a strong woman, you often question her agency from time to time. Her chemistry with Salman is impressive, but there is only one weak point – she isn’t given more screen time. Maybe we know why. It may be time for her to rethink the roles she’s been taking on. Rashmika perhaps needs to choose projects that give her the opportunity to shine and truly display her acting abilities, without being overshadowed," the review also mentioned.