Gaiety Galaxy owner slams Salman Khan’s Sikandar for killing Rashmika Mandanna’s character so early: ‘What complex did you have?’

Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ released in cinemas a day before ‘Eid’. The film has been doing a decent business, yet the numbers are disappointing when compared to Salman’s earlier movies. Infact, even when it’s on its 5th day, the movie is still struggling to reach the 100-crore mark at the box office. While some fans are disappointed, Manoj Desai who is the executive director of Gaeity Galaxy (G7 multiplex) and Maratha Mandir cinemas, has opened up on the public opinion for the movie.
He also added that Salman is his friend and Gaeity Galaxy has been Salman’s second home since ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, so he doesn’t want to hurt the actor but he also has to say the truth. Desai said in an interview with Vickey Lalwani that people have complained about Rashmika Mandanna’s character getting killed in the film so early. He said, “I have gotten reviews from the public, and trade analyst Komal Nahta also told me that, ‘What was the need to kill the heroine so early on in the film?’ ‘What complex did you have?’ And then, when you take the film forward, if you feel something isn’t right… aap kyu asal mein Salman Khan dikhte nahi ho (Why doesn’t the real Salman Khan come forth in the film?)”
Desai further addressed Salman directly and said, "I know you will feel bad because of my interview because I am your friend, and Gaiety Galaxy is your second home but I am telling what the public is telling me. I can’t lie because this is what public is saying.”
The exhibitor further added that he got a call from Sajid Nadiadwala who is the producer of 'Sikandar' and he assured him, 'Don't worry, picture nikal jayegi.' Desai shared the kind of relationship he shares with Salman and his family, further stating, "I have a relationship with Salman since Maine Pyar Kiya, it has been 36 years. Salim Khan sahab would come to watch films in Gaiety Galaxy. They would come there because you can’t hear whistles in PVR, but you can hear them in Gaiety. I am proud of that fact.”