The Fate of Sikandar) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language heist thriller film directed by Neeraj Pandey, starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Rajeev Mehta and Divya Dutta.

When an opportunity arises in Agra, Kamini pawns off a minor diamond she had stolen at the expo to generate funds, but Jaswinder catches her in the act.

[11] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost awarded the film three and a half out of five stars, remarking, "Jimmy Shergill, Tamannaah Bhatia, Avinash Tiwary starrer heist thriller is unique to the core.

She described it as a captivating thriller with intelligent twists, maintaining an engaging pace throughout its runtime and offering a clever, suspense-filled experience that ends on a cliffhanger.

He noted that the film is a slow-burn thriller with standout performances by Jimmy Sheirgill and Avinash Tiwary, despite some loose ends, uneven pacing, and a far-fetched climax.

He suggested that the film presents a compelling premise with a strong performance from Shergill but falls short due to excessive melodrama and predictable twists.

While the film begins with promise, its slow pacing and lack of suspense lead to a missed opportunity, making it a superficial thriller stretched beyond its potential.

[16] Archika Khurana of The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars, writing, "Neeraj Pandey’s heist-thriller struggles to maintain tension, despite strong performances."

She noted that the film starts with an intriguing diamond heist and showcases strong performances, particularly by Jimmy Shergill and Avinash Tiwary, with Tamannaah Bhatia adding emotional depth as a single mother.

However, the film falters due to a shift in tone midway, slow pacing, melodrama, and a predictable twist, preventing it from fully delivering on its thriller potential.

While it has moments of suspense and moral ambiguity, the film fails to sustain tension, making it a one-time watch for fans of Neeraj Pandey’s work.

She noted that it offers a solid premise with strong performances, particularly from Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Shergill, but falters due to its stretched runtime, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped screenplay.