Veteran actor Sathyaraj, famous for his role as Kattappa in the ‘Baahubali’ franchise, and ‘Chhichhore’ actor Prateik Babbar have officially joined the cast of the highly anticipated film ‘Sikandar,’ starring Salman Khan.

The announcement was made by the film’s production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, on Thursday, PTI reported.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker A R Murugadoss, ‘Sikandar’is produced under Sajid Nadiadwala’s banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and is slated for a grand theatrical release on Eid 2025.

The production house shared the news on its official X page (formerly known as Twitter), stating, “We’re elated to welcome you on board #Sathyaraj sir! Honoured to have you in team #Sikandar. Happy to collaborate with our very own @prateikbabbar once again! And we can’t wait for everyone to experience this cinematic excellence on the big screens! #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @ARMurugadoss Releasing in cinemas EID 2025 @BeingSalmanKhan @iamRashmika @WardaNadiadwala #SikandarEid2025.”

Sathyaraj, who was most recently seen in the film ‘Munjya,’brings his seasoned acting prowess to the project, while Prateik Babbar, last seen in ‘Cobalt Blue,’ adds fresh talent to the ensemble.

As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see the dynamic performances and the chemistry among the star-studded cast. ‘Sikandar’ promises to be a cinematic spectacle, combining the talents of some of the industry’s most notable actors.