AR Murugadoss' Bollywood Journey: A Look Back Before 'Sikandar'
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AR Murugadoss' Bollywood Journey
As AR Murugadoss returns to Bollywood after nine years with 'Sikandar', starring Salman Khan, let's revisit his previous Hindi films.
GHAJINI (2008)
Starring Aamir Khan, 'Ghajini' was the Hindi remake of Murugadoss’ Tamil blockbuster. The action thriller became a game-changer for Bollywood, introducing the ₹100 crore club.
Box Office Collection
₹114 crore (India) – Blockbuster
HOLIDAY: A SOLDIER IS NEVER OFF DUTY (2014)
Featuring Akshay Kumar as an army officer, alongside Sonakshi Sinha and Govinda, Holiday was the official Hindi remake of Murugadoss’ Tamil hit Thuppakki.
Box Office Collection
₹112.5 crore (India) – Hit
AKIRA (2016)
Headlined by Sonakshi Sinha, with Konkona Sen Sharma and Anurag Kashyap in key roles, Akira was a remake of the Tamil film Mouna Guru (2011).
Box Office Collection
₹26.25 crore (India) – Flop
SIKANDAR (2025)
Salman Khan has officially announced the release of Sikandar on Eid 2025.
Eid Release
Directed by AR Murugadoss, the high-octane action film features an ensemble cast, including Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar.