Bollywood superstar Salman Khan stood before a crowd of loyal fans outside his Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai, not with his usual swagger, but with sincerity and humility, as reported by Indian media.
The occasion was bittersweet: it followed the box office disappointment of his much-anticipated film Sikandar, a project that was supposed to mark his grand return to leading roles after nearly two years. Instead, the film failed to deliver on its towering expectations.
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Fans had been eagerly awaiting Sikandar, especially since it marked Salman’s first collaboration with acclaimed director AR Murugadoss and actress Rashmika Mandanna. The hype was massive, fueled by Salman’s star power and the film’s high-octane airplane sequence shown in early promos. But once the film hit theaters, things unraveled quickly.
Critics and audiences alike pointed out the lack of a strong antagonist, confusing editing, and a storyline that felt rushed and chaotic. What began with promise soon turned into a disjointed experience, with even Salman’s screen presence unable to salvage the damage.
Fingers were pointed at the director, and the buzz around Salman’s “comeback” fizzled out within days. Despite the backlash, Salman chose not to retreat. Instead, he met his fans face-to-face, many of whom had been disheartened by Sikandar’s outcome.
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According to the report, “On April 6, superstar Salman Khan met his fans at his residence in Mumbai. He met them post Sikandar’s failure. During his conversation with fans, he heard their concerns and promised them to take up better projects.”
