Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna to dance to Eid and Holi beats in ‘Sikandar’

Salman Khan is set to return in ‘Sikandar’, releasing during Eid 2025. Currently filming in Hyderabad, about 50% is complete. The film features two hit songs with a Qawwali vibe for Eid and a colorful Holi celebration. A romantic song is also in progress, with filming wrapping up in January.

Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna to dance to Eid and Holi beats in 'Sikandar'
Salman Khan is gearing up for his return to the big screen during the Eid 2025 period with the film Sikandar. Currently, the film is being shot in Hyderabad, where about 50% of the filming has already been completed. The production team plans to finish shooting by January 2025, featuring a cast that includes Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, and Sharman Joshi alongside Khan.
A per a report in Pinkvilla, Sajid Nadiadwala, A.R.

Murugadoss, and Pritam have finalized and filmed two hit songs for Sikandar. The film aims to celebrate the festive spirit of Eid 2025 with an upbeat soundtrack. Recently, Salman and Rashmika shot dance numbers themed around Eid and Holi for the movie.

The report further indicates that the Eid song in ‘Sikandar’ features a Qawwali vibe, while the Holi song celebrates love with vibrant colors. Both tracks are expected to be instant hits, as everyone on set enjoyed themselves during the shoot. Salman believes these compositions are among Pritam’s best, and the entire team is confident that the album will be memorable. The film’s action will have a fresh flavor, promising to surprise audiences when Sajid reveals the visuals. In addition to the two dance numbers, a romantic song is also in the works, with remaining songs scheduled for filming in January.

When Rashmika Mandanna Manifested to Work With Salman Khan in a Bollywood Movie

Before getting Sikander, Rashmika Mandanna once expressed her eagerness for a full-fledged role with Salman Khan in a Bollywood movie. Check the throwback video.

When Rashmika Mandanna Manifested to Work With Salman Khan in a Bollywood Movie
When Rashmika Mandanna Manifested to Work With Salman Khan in a Bollywood Movie
Rashmika Mandanna, who is known as the national crush of India, is making headlines once again, and this time it’s because she’s joining forces with superstar Salman Khan in the much-anticipated film Sikander. But did you know that Rashmika had expressed her desire to work with Salman Khan long before this opportunity came knocking? An old video of Rashmika Mandanna has resurfaced, where she is seen sharing her excitement about working with Salman Khan. In the video, shared by a Salman Khan fan club on social media, Rashmika is in conversation with Salman and veteran actress Neena Gupta. She expresses her eagerness for a full-fledged debut in Bollywood after making her debut with Goodbye.

During the conversation, Rashmika requested Salman Khan to try out some Telugu dialogues, to which he gracefully agrees. In a light-hearted moment, Salman asked Rashmika to deliver his famous dialogue “Devil aapke peeche…” from the movie Kick, and she did it with her trademark smile.

Rashmika then asked Salman, “Sir, mera debut ho chuka hai toh aapka full-fledged kab sir South mein? (My debut in Hindi is done, so when are you working in a full-fledged role in the South?)”

Neena Gupta then included herself in the conversation saying, “Tum puch kya rahi ho ki yeh South ka karein ya tum inke sath karo? (Are you asking about him working in the South or about you working with him?)”

Salman responded with a smile, “Nahi yeh bol rahi hai ki yeh full-fledged yahan ka karna chah ri hai. (No, she is saying she wants to do a full-fledged role here)”

Watch the throwback video here:

Reflecting on her Bollywood journey, Rashmika debuted in the industry with Goodbye, sharing the screen with legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Neena Gupta. As for her upcoming project Sikander with Salman Khan, it’s directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.

This exciting collaboration between Rashmika Mandanna and Salman Khan has left fans buzzing with anticipation.

Watch this space for more updates on Sikander.