Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna shoot vibrant festival song with 200 dancers for ‘Sikandar’
The wait for the forthcoming movie Sikandar, which stars Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, has become even more eager. In a recent development, the leading pair has wrapped shooting a massive festive song that was accompanied by 200 background dancers. Composed by Pritam, the track is a duet and is sure to fill energy into the screen as it reportedly shows a whole gaiety and festivity in front of the Mumbai slums backdrop. Since the time AR Murugadoss’s film was announced, the movie has been in the headlines and the expectation has been growing with each passing day.
A Frenzied Festival
This song was picturised on Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, was shot on a specially erected set at the SRPF Ground in Goregaon, Mumbai. The report says, it depicts the exuberance of slum dwellers during any festival; therefore, there is a lively atmosphere reflected by having 200 background dancers joining the leading stars to bring the scene alive.
Salman Khan appears unlike the icon on-screen he is, and by the looks of it, he has been spotted sporting a customized silver chain and earrings along with a black vest on top of a full-sleeved shirt and denim. His overall rugged yet stylish look gelled well with the energetic setting of the slum-based festivity. Rashmika Mandanna, on the contrary, looks traditional in a beautiful salwar kameez adding elegance to her personal.
This festive song is expected to be one of the Sikandar highpoints, bringing with itself an element of charm and vibrancy in the film’s tale. The song had been choreographed and shot under the keen eye of AR Murugadoss and therefore includes the spirit of festivals in a rustic and raw environment.
Behind the Scenes: Creating the Perfect Set
The setting is one of the most striking things about this song. The art team replicated Mumbai’s famous Dharavi slum with immense detail at SRPF Ground. In fact, it took more than three months for the filmmakers to construct the set of the slum, getting every minute detail just right. This is in keeping with the vision of Sikandar, where the setting tells much about the emotional and dramatic overtones the movie has.
A source close to the production said, “The set was made very thoughtfully in order to keep the realism of slums in Mumbai, and the makers wanted to keep the environment as realistic as possible. This song, in particular, shall showcase the ‘jashn’ of slum life by capturing moments of joy and revelry.
Actioner Sikandar*, which pits Salman Khan against Rashmika Mandanna for the first time, has already raised a very high level of interest in the pairing. Salman has been a megastar in Bollywood for many years, while Rashmika is an up-and-coming pan-Indian sensation from the South Indian film industry. Therefore, curiosity will be high about how the chemistry between these two unfolds on screen.
In this song, though, their appearance and personalities are contrasting yet seemingly fit together. Salman’s rugged charm and Rashmika’s traditional beauty will surely introduce new vitality in the film. Both of them are expected to be fun and heart-touching while performing the festive sequence to bring a sneak peek at the two lead actors’ camaraderie.
Shifting Gears: From Dance to Action
Though the festivity song showcased the lighter and jollier side of the film, Sikandar has high-voltage action too. As shooting for this fun-filled song is wrapped up, the film shall proceed with the action scenes. Sources close to the film say the weekend will find the crew shifting gear to some intense scenes as Salman Khan once again will be at the center stage in an action-filled drama.
Due to the rib injury, Salman had first shot lighter action sequences. In fact, as the recovery went smooth, the actor resumed with heavier and more challenging scenes of the film. His commitment to the project can be well-captured by the fact that the film also contains some of the most dramatic emotional sequences he has essayed in his career.
The Long Road to Eid 2025
Sikandar has been in the news and creating a lot of hype since the official announcement was made on Eid this year. The movie will hit the floor on Eid 2025 and will be a mega event. AR Murugadoss is a director known for his back-to-back blockbuster hits, and he is now coming with Sikandar, which will come with a proper blend of action, drama, and emotion.
This shooting schedule in Mumbai is a very important one since the film contains many key scenes. From the streets of Mumbai to high-octane action sequences, the makers have already invested heavily in building authentic sets with all minute detail.
Adds a source from the production team, “This is a crucial schedule for Sikandar. It involves not just the festive and action scenes, but also some of the film’s most emotional and dramatic moments. The team is working overtime to get everything just right .”
What’s Next: A Romantic Song in Europe
Once the shooting schedule in Mumbai will be wrapped up, the production plans to shoot two songs that are romantic in nature in Europe. The songs will feature the lead pair against beautiful European backdrops and add a fresh and extremely exotic flavor to the film. The international schedule is likely to happen later this year as the film moves to its next phase.
Conclusion: A Film to Look Forward To
The anticipation for Sikandar is getting stronger with every new announcement. With Salman Khan’s stardom, the charm of Rashmika Mandanna, and the vision of AR Murugadoss as its director, the film becomes a promise of a cinematic experience which the audiences will not forget anytime sooner.
This recently filmed festive song, with 200 dancers, against the backdrop of Mumbai’s slums, is just one example of the scale and ambition of this project. While the team is continuing to shoot here in Mumbai and then will move on to Europe, fans get much more to get excited about with updates and sneak peeks from Sikandar.
The release will be on Eid 2025, and Sikandar is getting ready to be a film that one should not miss, with the perfect blend of action, drama, and romance-an unparalleled cocktail by Bollywood. The Salman Khan fans are in wait, together with the ones of Rashmika Mandanna and AR Murugadoss, for the final result, which is expected to be a box-office hit and an unforgettable film experience.
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