Sikandar: Salman Khan’s film receives a U/A certificate, makers to trim its runtime by 14 minutes

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the initial runtime of Sikandar was 2 hours, 30 minutes, and 8 seconds. However, the final cut now stands at 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 46 seconds, with a total of 26 scenes being altered. Among the changes, a scene featuring the dialogue “Offer aukat ke bahar tha” has been omitted. Additionally, the filmmakers have removed several scenes exceeding one minute in duration, including a 2-minute, 26-second scene, a 1-minute, 12-second scene, and a 4-minute scene. Another sequence, lasting 56 seconds, has also been deleted.

A sequence featuring Salman Khan singing “Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh” has been shortened by 11 seconds, while the Holi scene has been trimmed by 40 seconds. Additionally, the makers have inserted 7 seconds of Salman’s reaction shots. Other modifications suggested by the CBFC include removing the word “Home” from “Home Minister” and blurring all visuals of a political party’s hoardings. With these changes, the film has once again received clearance from the CBFC.

Sikandar is directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan Films. Other than Rashmika Mandanna and Salman Khan, the film also stars Sharman Joshi, Anjini Dhawan, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sathyaraj in important roles.