Actress Rashmika Mandanna has recently opened up about the underwhelming performance of the 2025 action film 'Sikandar,' which also starred Salman Khan. In interviews with Telugu journalist Prema, Mandanna revealed that the script she was initially narrated for the film was "quite different" from what eventually transpired during filming and made it to the big screen. She elaborated that changes in a film's script are a common occurrence in the industry, often influenced by various factors such as actor performances, editing decisions, and release timings. 'Sikandar,' directed by A.R. Murugadoss, was released on March 30, 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr. Despite its festive release and a reported production budget of ₹200 crore, the film was widely considered a box office disaster, earning approximately ₹110.10 crore domestically or ₹185 crore worldwide, thus failing to recoup its costs. Many theatrical showings were reportedly canceled due to a lack of audience, highlighting its poor reception. Mandanna's comments shed light on the creative process and potential challenges faced during the production of 'Sikandar.' Her statements follow earlier reports of a public disagreement between director A.R. Murugadoss, who reportedly attributed the film's failure partly to Salman Khan's late arrivals on set, and Khan, who countered by citing a rib injury and criticizing Murugadoss's other film's performance. The actress's recent reflections provide further insight into the reasons behind the film's critical and commercial failure.