Salman Khan's Sikandar leak suspected to be an 'insider job'; extended cut with UNSEEN moments released on pirated sites: Reports

Salman Khan's movie Sikandar has been in the news, not just for its underperformance at the box office, but also for its shocking leak on pirated websites.
News broke on March 30 that an HD print of Sikandar had surfaced online, on the very day of its theatrical release. Adding to the shock was that the movie was not the final cut, thus raising speculation about an 'insider job'. According to the latest reports, the pirated version that released online was actually an extended cut, featuring songs and scenes that were later edited out of the theatrical release.
“The background score is raw, and there are several extended sequences,” an insider who watched the pirated version told Bollywood Hungama.
Among the deleted scenes, was one that saw Sikandar meeting Saisri’s (Rashmika Mandanna) lawyer friends after her death, and learning about her aspirations to become a lawyer. Another scene reportedly involved a flashback of medical students informing him about pollution issues in Dharavi.
Besides some variations in both prints, perhaps the most striking difference was a scene featuring Vaidehi (Kajal) attempting suicide. This was reportedly edited out of the final cut. A trade source further revealed that the pirated version contains differences in the film’s soundtrack. The report quotes a source saying, “The leaked print does not feature Iulia Vantur’s rendition of Lag Ja Gale; instead, it retains the original Woh Kaun Thi (1964) version. Notably, the pirated cut is missing a key moment where Sikandar sings Ajeeb Dastaan, a scene that was added when the film’s runtime was voluntarily shortened.”
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These discrepancies have sparked speculation of an insider leak, possibly arising after Sikandar received its certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Meanwhile, at the box office, the film has been struggling to make a mark. After earning just around Rs 26 crore on its opening day, the film saw some growth on the Eid holiday. However, on Tuesday it saw its collections dip to around Rs 19 crore and further dipped to Rs 9 crore on its first Wednesday. It's total collection stands at an estimated Rs 84.45 crore.