Salman asks Is Madharasi Bigger hit than Sikandar ?

Tamil celebrated Director A R Murugadoss has got a reality check that was long overdue. Salman Khan gave it back to him royally for blaming him for the flop pf Sikandar. Salman interview makes a point that just by arriving on the sets at 6 AM does not make a film a hit. Secondly that ARM as a Director and Producer Sajid washed their hands off as soon as they knew it was not working. He pointed out that with a South Star that comes as early 6 AM, the film did not work. He was meaning Madharasi of Suvakarthikeyan that ended as a loss. With the film, Salman returned to the big screen for the first time since 2023 but failed to make a mark at the box office. Sikandar is Salman's first Eid release in two years. Sikandar was released in theatres on March 30. Despite receiving criticism for its direction and performances, the film managed to cross ₹100 crore at the box office and ultimately grossed over ₹200 crore worldwide. However, considering Salman Khan's standards, the film was deemed an underperformer at the box office. The film was also panned when it was released on Netflix in May. Using the popular stage of Bigg Boss 19, Salman Khan addressed the comments during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode with his signature wit, making his stance on the matter crystal clear. What Director AR Murugadoss Claimed The controversy started when director AR Murugadoss, in an interview, spoke about the challenges of working with a major Bollywood star. He claimed that Salman would often arrive on the set only by 8 PM, which forced the crew to shoot scenes meant for the daytime during the night. The director described the schedule as chaotic and hinted that the erratic timings contributed to the film’s underperformance at the box office, even while admitting his own creative faults. Salman Khan’s Sarcastic Reply On Bigg Boss Salman addressed the issue head-on when comedian Ravi Gupta asked him if he regretted doing any films. While he named some old projects, he clarified he had no regrets about his recent films, including Sikandar. He then directly took on the director’s comments with a playful but sharp jab. “Main set pe raat ke 9 baje pahuchta tha, meri pasaliyan tooti thi (I used to reach the set at 9 PM, but my ribs were fractured),” he said, giving a reason for his timing. In a sarcastic tone, Salman added, “Hamare director sahab bolte the aisa, lekin unki picture jo abhi release hui hai, uske actor to 6 baje pahuchte the.” This was a clear dig at Murugadoss’s recent Tamil film, Madharaasi, suggesting that even though its actor arrived earlier, the film still struggled to find success. The "Madharaasi" box office collection was ₹99.12 crore worldwide, with ₹62.82 crore in India and ₹25 crore overseas. The film had a strong opening but saw a significant drop in collections after the first week, failing to meet the expectations set by its hype. The actor didn’t stop there. He also remarked that both producer Sajid Nadiadwala and Murugadoss quickly distanced themselves from Sikandar after it failed to perform well at the box office. “Pehle Sajid kalti, phir Murugadoss South sidha,” he joked, implying that the team moved on quickly once the film didn’t work. To top it all off, Salman cheekily praised Murugadoss’s other film, calling Madharaasi a “bigger blockbuster than Sikandar” with a knowing smile, which drew laughs from the Bigg Boss audience.

Will KPY Bala beat Sivakarthikeyan on September 5 ? Nayanthara Film with no Superstar Tag

 

Madharaasi is slated to hit the big screens on September 5 and same day KPY Bala's Gandhi Kannadi the debut film is re;easing. Bala is the comedian from Star Vijay TV channel.  Madharasi hero Sivakarthikeyan a top hero too like Bala had come from Star Vijay is today in the Rs 400 crore club. Given Bala’s popularity in the public and his charity acts have got him immense support. Given Director Murugadoss last outing Sikandar with Salman Khan being a disaster, will he regain his name with Madharasi ? Will Bala debut film be the case of David and Goliath ? Lets weigh the two films :

 After achieving his career biggest hit with Amaran, Sivakarthikeyan is gearing up to entertain audiences with the high-octane action thriller Madharaasi. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film stars Sandalwood beauty Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead in her Kollywood debut.In a recent interview, the director was asked what kind of film Madharaasi is. Murugadoss stated, “It’s an action film with a love story at its core. The love track drives the action. Just like how Ghajini was a revenge story driven by love, Madharaasi will follow a similar style.”

Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwal plays the antagonist, and Madharaasi marks his second collaboration with Murugadoss after Thuppakki. Anirudh is providing the tunes. N. Srilakshmi Prasad is bankrolling Madharaasi under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Movies.

Director Sherief of Ranam- Aram Thavarel fame's upcoming film Gandhi Kannadi, starring actor Bala, known for his stint in the hit comedy TV show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru marks his  debut in films, The plot is based on a real life incident is all we know. Apart from Bala, Gandhi Kannadi also stars Balaji Sakthivel, Archana and Namita Krishnamurthy, who is also a newcomer with projects such as November Story and Kannivedi and Fall to her credit, in pivotal roles.

Nayantara has walked the talk by shunning the Lady Superstar tag in the just-released teaser for her upcoming Malayalam comedy drama, Dear Students. Nayan’s gesture is winning hearts once again.

The Dear Students teaser, also featuring Mollywood star Nivin Pauly, promises to be a lighthearted comedy entertainer loaded with action. While Nayan is seen in the role of a cop, Nivin plays a restaurateur in the George Philip Roy and Sandeep Kumar directorial. The film, produced jointly by Vineet Jain and Nivin Pauly, is scheduled for release soon.