Bollywood megastar Salman Khan recently headlined the action-packed drama Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss. Starring Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead and Kajal Aggarwal in a cameo, the film generated immense anticipation. However, its release was overshadowed by a major setback—an HD version leaked online even before it hit theaters.
Now, new revelations indicate that the pirated version is significantly different from the official theatrical release. According to Bollywood Hungama, the leaked cut features several discrepancies, including:
• A scene where Kajal Aggarwal attempts suicide
• A scene in car showing Salman Khan with the girl who receives Rashmika’s heart after her death
• Extended warning sequenc between Salman and Sathyaraj before the interval
• The absence of the “Ajeeb Dastan” song, performed by Salman Khan
These inconsistencies strongly suggest deliberate tampering, fueling speculation that the leak was an inside job rather than a standard piracy case.
Industry insiders suspect the breach may be linked to individuals associated with Red Chillies VFX, raising concerns about security lapses. Reports confirm that the final theatrical version was modified post-censorship for refinement, further widening the gap between the two versions.
The pressing question now is: Who is responsible, and will they be caught? As the industry grapples with this breach, the need for stronger measures to prevent insider leaks and protect cinematic releases has never been more critical.