Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' directed by AR Murugadoss promises an Eid treat to come!
Renowned Bollywood icon Salman Khan, famed for his grand Eid releases, treated his fans to an unexpected delight this year during the holy festivities of Ramzan and Eid. Salman unveiled a special announcement, revealing that his upcoming film is titled 'Sikandar' and is slated for a grand theatrical release across India and beyond on Eid 2025. Steering the helm of this project is none other than the acclaimed director A R Murugadoss, celebrated for his directorial mastery in both Tamil and Hindi cinema. Let's explore some films that attest to Murugadoss' directorial prowess.
‘Dheena,’ a dynamic action film helmed by the then-debutant A. R. Murugadoss, boasts a stellar cast including Ajith Kumar, marking the Tamil debut of Malayalam star Suresh Gopi alongside the talented Laila. With its pulsating soundtrack created by Yuvan Shankar Raja and captivating cinematography by K. Aravind, the film garnered acclaim and triumphed at the box office. It not only heralded a fresh persona for Ajith Kumar but also bestowed upon him the iconic moniker, Thala, setting the stage for his illustrious career.
'Ramanaa' is an action-packed vigilante film penned and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, starring Vijayakanth, with Simran making a cameo appearance, and Ashima Bhalla leading the cast. The narrative orbits around Ramana, a man spurred by a fervent resolve to dismantle corruption's grip, aided by his former students employed in various government positions. Garnering acclaim from critics, the film ascended to blockbuster status.
A celebrated action thriller directed and co-scripted by A. R. Murugadoss in his Hindi directorial debut, 'Ghajini' serves as an adaptation of Murugadoss's earlier Tamil-language film of the same title. The cast features Aamir Khan, Asin, and Jiah Khan, with Pradeep Rawat portraying the antagonist. The narrative delves into the plight of Sanjay Singhania (Khan), a powerful entrepreneur, whose life is shattered by a brutal assault, leaving him grappling with anterograde amnesia alongside his fiancée Kalpana (Asin). 'Ghajini' soared to become the highest-grossing Indian film at the time, until it was surpassed by Aamir's subsequent project, '3 Idiots.'
'Thuppakki' is an adrenaline-pumping action thriller directed by AR Murugadoss, featuring Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal in leading roles, supported by a talented ensemble including Sathyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Jayaram, Manobala, and Zakir Hussain. The plot centres on Jagadish, an astute intelligence officer serving in the Indian Army, who embarks on a mission to dismantle and neutralise a covert sleeper cell following a narrow escape from a devastating bomb blast executed by the group. Garnering predominantly positive feedback, the film swiftly catapulted to immense commercial success within a mere 10 days of its theatrical debut.
A riveting action drama featuring Vijay in a dual role alongside Samantha, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and Sathish, ‘Kaththi’ centres on Kathiresan, a small-time thief who bears an uncanny resemblance to Jeevanantham. Assuming Jeevanantham's identity, Kathiresan spearheads a rebellion among farmers in the village of Thanoothu, rallying against an entrepreneur who exploits the area's water resources. The film garnered widespread critical acclaim, with praise directed towards Vijay and Neil's performances, technical aspects, background score, soundtrack, cinematography, editing, action sequences, social commentary, direction, and screenplay.
