Sikander 2[1] is an Indian Punjabi-language action film directed by Manav Shah and written by Dheeraj Rattan.[2][3] It stars Kartar Cheema, Guri and Sawan Rupowali in lead roles.[4] The film was released theatrically on 2 August 2019. It is a sequel to Jatinder Mauhar's 2013 political action film Sikander with Cheema reprising his role, another sequel titled Sikander 3, starring Cheema, is in the works.[5]
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.jpg) Official Poster of Sikander 2 | |
| Directed by | Manav Shah |
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| Screenplay by | Dheeraj Rattan |
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| Cinematography | Akshdeep Pandey |
| Edited by | Bharat S Rawat |
| Music by | Amar Mohile |
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| Distributed by | White Hill Studios |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Plot
editWhen his adoptive brother flees after running afoul of a vicious gang, Sikander attempts to locate him. After leaving his dark past behind, Sikander starts afresh in a distant village, where he is welcomed by a loving family as one of their own. However, when the only son of the family gets mixed with the wrong crowd and finds his life in danger, Sikander is left with no choice but to return to his old ways in order to save the youngster.[6]
Cast
edit- Kartar Cheema as Teji, whose nickname is Sikander
- Guri as Balli
- Sawan Rupowali as Kiran
- Nikeet Dhillon as Bindu
- Shubh Sandhu as Jodha
- Rahul Jungral as Lakha
- Manjit Singh as Shimla
Soundtrack
edit| Sikander 2 | |
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| Soundtrack album by Jass Manak, Karan Aujla, Sidhu Moose Wala, Guri, Himmat Sandhu | |
| Released | June 2019 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 16:04 |
| Label | Geet MP3 |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sikander" | Karan Aujla[7] | 2:58 |
| 2. | "Bandook" | Jass Manak | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Hathyar" | Sidhu Moose Wala | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Rabb Wangu" | Jass Manak | 2:25 |
| 5. | "Door Ho Geya" | Guri | 3:28 |
| 6. | "Zorawar Jatt" | Himmat Sandhu | 2:18 |
| Total length: | 16:04 | ||
Accolades
editAt PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020, the film received the most nominations (13 nominations), including Critics Award for Best Film, Best Actor Critics' (for Kartar Cheema), and Best Direction (for Manav Shah).[8]
References
edit- ^ "'Sikander 2' - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 September 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Sikander 2: The teaser of Guri's debut movie is out". The Times of India. 3 June 2019. Archived from the original on 26 December 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Sikander 2: A narrative on student politics and action, this sequel does not disappoint". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 8 August 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Sikander 2: Punjabi singer Guri turns actor for a Manav Shah film - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Sikander 3 ਲੈ ਕੇ ਜਲਦ ਆਓਣਗੇ Kartar Cheema | Punjabi Cinema | Sanjha TV, retrieved 13 September 2023. 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Sikander 2 Review: Superb Film, Enjoyed Every Single Minute Of It!". Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Sikander 2: Karan Aujla croons the title track for the movie - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 November 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "PTC Voting – Voting Website for PTC Punjabi". Archived from the original on 1 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.