section_path: Production/Development
section_name: Development
paragraph_text: Development
  
  In February 2024, it was reported that Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala would begin production on a film, nearly a decade on from their last collaboration Kick (2014): A.R. Murugadoss was then reported to be the film's director. It marks the first film between Khan and Murugadoss, who initially pitched the lead role of Ghajini (2008) to Khan. Nadiadwala and Murugadoss both recruited Khan for Sikandar.
  
  The film was announced by Khan on his social media platforms on Eid al-Fitr in April 2024, and expressed his excitement about collaborating with Murugadoss and Nadiadwala. The film was scheduled to be filmed soon thereafter across multiple countries, including Portugal and other European countries but was delayed due to Murugadoss' commitments on Madharasi (2025). Murugadoss eventually worked on Sikandar and Madharasi simultaneously until June 2024, although, he completed significant portions of Madharasi before continuing on Sikandar. With an estimated production budget of ₹ 200 crore, Sikandar is the most expensive film produced by Nadiadwala and one of the most expensive Indian films of all time.
  
  In February 2024, it was reported that Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala would begin production on a film, nearly a decade on from their last collaboration Kick (2014): A.R. Murugadoss was then reported to be the film's director. It marks the first film between Khan and Murugadoss, who initially pitched the lead role of Ghajini (2008) to Khan. Nadiadwala and Murugadoss both recruited Khan for Sikandar.
  
  The film was announced by Khan on his social media platforms on Eid al-Fitr in April 2024, and expressed his excitement about collaborating with Murugadoss and Nadiadwala. The film was scheduled to be filmed soon thereafter across multiple countries, including Portugal and other European countries but was delayed due to Murugadoss' commitments on Madharasi (2025). Murugadoss eventually worked on Sikandar and Madharasi simultaneously until June 2024, although, he completed significant portions of Madharasi before continuing on Sikandar. With an estimated production budget of ₹ 200 crore, Sikandar is the most expensive film produced by Nadiadwala and one of the most expensive Indian films of all time.