Sikandar (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Sikandar is a thriller and drama film directed by Piyush Jha, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. 14-year-old Sikandar Raza has been living with his uncle and aunt in Kashmir, ever since his parents were killed by militants 10 years ago. The young boy, who dreams of a better life for his family by realizing his football talent, is a bit of a loner at school and an easy target for the school bullies. One day on his way home from a school football match, Sikandar finds a pistol lying on the path. Despite being warned against it by his new friend Nasreen, Sikandar picks up the pistol believing it to be the answer to his problems.
Who’s in it. Sikandar stars R. Madhavan as Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao, Sanjay Suri as Mukhtar Masoodi, Ayesha Kapoor as Nasreen Banu and Parzaan Dastur as Sikandar Raza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sikandar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sikandar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sikandar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sikandar (2009)?
- In US, Sikandar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sikandar worth watching?
- Sikandar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sikandar?
- Sikandar stars R. Madhavan, Sanjay Suri, Ayesha Kapoor, Parzaan Dastur and Akash Aditya.
- When was Sikandar released?
- Sikandar was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.