Salman Khan's teaser for 'Sikandar' directed by A.R. Murugadoss creates a buzz on social media. The teaser's powerful dialogue hints at a response to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's threats. Fans praised the action scenes and background score. Due to heightened security, the trailer was postponed by a day. 'Sikandar' is set for an Eid 2025 release.
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