Salman Khan already prepping for his next after Sikandar? New clean shaven look breaks the internet

The buzz around Sikandar, slated for an Eid 2025 release just a fortnight away, is growing stronger by the day. With so much anticipation surrounding the film, the team has been working tirelessly to ensure it reaches audiences on schedule. Over the past few weeks, Salman Khan has been making headlines for various updates about the movie. This week, he officially wrapped up shooting for the A.R. Murugadoss directorial and has now begun dubbing for it.

However, amid all the excitement, fans have noticed a major change—Salman has shaved off his beard, sparking speculation that he is already preparing for his next project. Read on for all the details!

Salman Khan Sports a Clean-Shaven Look

With Sikandar’s shoot officially wrapped up, fans are eager to see Salman Khan in action. The superstar recently completed the final leg of filming in Mumbai, alongside co-star Rashmika Mandanna, director A.R. Murugadoss, and producer Sajid Nadiadwala. To mark the film’s completion, Salman decided to shave off his beard—a significant change from his look throughout the movie. Salman Khan's Eid releases to watch on OTT: Dabangg to Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Pictures of Salman’s new appearance have already gone viral on social media. The actor was recently spotted leaving a dubbing studio in Mumbai, where he has been recording his lines for the film. Fans quickly observed that he was now clean-shaven and looking noticeably different, leading many to speculate that he has already started preparing for his next project. However, there is no official confirmation on what Salman’s next film will be.

Filming for Sikandar Officially Concludes

A source close to the production revealed, "It was a patchwork sequence between Salman and Rashmika in Bandra, and the team wrapped up the shoot around 8:30 PM. Right after filming, Salman shaved his beard, which he had been maintaining for his look in Sikandar. In real life, Salman always prefers a clean-shaven appearance."

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The film was shot over 90 days across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and multiple other locations. The team filmed four songs, including three dance numbers, along with five action-packed sequences. "Sikandar is designed for the big screen, featuring classic Murugadoss elements like romance, politics, drama, and revenge, all woven into high-octane action sequences. The makers are now focused on post-production, adding final touches to ensure the film is ready for its Eid 2025 release," the source added.

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Although the principal shooting was completed in January, Salman, Rashmika, and the team filmed some patchwork scenes and a promotional song in February and March "The edit is locked, and work is progressing on color grading, VFX, and background score. The final prints of Sikandar will be completed within the next five days, marking the official countdown to its theatrical release," the source concluded.

With Salman Khan’s new look sparking curiosity and Sikandar set for a grand release, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks! Stay tuned to OTTplay for more updates from the world of streaming and cinema.-