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Sultan

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
58K
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Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in Sultan (2016)
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HindiComing-of-AgeMartial ArtsActionDramaRomanceSport

Sultan is a classic underdog tale about a wrestler's journey, looking for a comeback by defeating all odds.Sultan is a classic underdog tale about a wrestler's journey, looking for a comeback by defeating all odds.Sultan is a classic underdog tale about a wrestler's journey, looking for a comeback by defeating all odds.

  • Director
    • Ali Abbas Zafar
  • Writer
    • Ali Abbas Zafar
  • Stars
    • Salman Khan
    • Anushka Sharma
    • Randeep Hooda
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    58K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
    • Writer
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
    • Stars
      • Salman Khan
      • Anushka Sharma
      • Randeep Hooda
    • 210User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 39 nominations total

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    Salman Khan
    Salman Khan
    • Sultan Ali Khan
    Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma
    • Aarfa
    Randeep Hooda
    Randeep Hooda
    • Fateh Singh
    Amit Sadh
    Amit Sadh
    • Aakash Oberoi
    Kumud Mishra
    Kumud Mishra
    • Barkat
    Marrese Crump
    Marrese Crump
    • Marrese
    Parikshit Sahni
    Parikshit Sahni
    • Gyan Singh Oberoi
    Tyron Woodley
    Tyron Woodley
    • Tyron
    Ron Smoorenburg
    Ron Smoorenburg
    • Ron
    Brahim Chab
    Brahim Chab
    • Brahim
    • (as Brahim Achabbakhe)
    Kubbra Sait
    Kubbra Sait
    • Kubra Sait
    • (as Kubra Sait)
    Björn Freiberg
    • Pilot
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    • Titu's Friend 2
    Darshan Aulakh
    Darshan Aulakh
    • Engine Driver
    Rajesh Bharadwaj
    • Olympics Result Announcer
    Himanshu Bhutiyani
    • Doctor Safdurjung
    Meiyang Chang
    Meiyang Chang
    • Meiyang Chang
    Shibani Akthar
    Shibani Akthar
    • News Reporter
    • (as Shibani Dandekar)
    • Director
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
    • Writer
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
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    User reviews210

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    kimayarawat

    On the league of Bajrangi Bhaijaan

    This movie is challenging "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".. both in terms of positive reviews by the critics and praising from the public. People are comparing Sultan to Bajrangi, gotta say Salman once again has given the best performance in his career, movie has the repeat value like watching it again and again. The director has brought out the best from Salman....Anushka surprised me as a wrestler, she was amazing, brilliant performance from both of them. This movie has class stamped all over it. Sultan is a touching love story with emotions, comedy, action & a powerful message; Never let success get to your head, it is complete winner, everything is just perfect be it acting,music,emotions,direction,cinematography.
    10rahulbhushan

    Stupendous Sultan will make you Laugh,Dance,Cry with Goose Bumps

    The movie is a fictional sports drama but the the way it has been executed it seems real. Salman Khan and Eid has became synonymous in India. This movie is not only highly recommended for the Salman fans rather all those who love to watch brilliant mainstream cinema. Salman Anushka looks great as couple and at the same time very intense and cute. Music is add on to the movie. Specially the Rise Of Sultan is amazing track. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is always a lucky charm for Salman Khan. Vishal Shekhar first got the opportunity to compose for Salman Khan Movie. Movie will make you laugh,cry and give you goose bumps. You will never feel the movie flat because its all about ups and ups. Salman Khan is like old wine, getting better and better with the time. So, its a Super Entertaining YRF's ,Salman Khan's Film. So, must watch it. i give 9/10. I cut one marks because i love to watch Salman Khan in even bigger and greater role on next Eid.
    8ankitbbd

    Good Wrestling Movie

    Story-Sultan Ali Khan (Salman Khan)is a small town wrestler in Haryana who faces problems in his professional and personal life.

    Salman Khan is perfect in his role.Its a good sign that Salman is choosing nice scripts now and focusing more on his roles.Anushka Sharma and Randeep Hooda were also good.Anushka has been given a very important role in this movie and she has performed it maturely.Ali Abbas Zafar,who is director of the movie,has done a good job.Background score is good.This movie may be biggest hit of Salman Khan.

    Story is simple but screenplay is intriguing.Wrestling scenes are well directed and performed.There is a perfect mixture of emotions,humor and action in the movie.Editing could have been better.

    As expected from Salman Khan,movie is family entertainer.Salman Khan fans will surely enjoy this movie.

    Overall I give it 8/10.
    10aadityapoonia

    SULTAN review: great film by salman khan.

    Sultan is a superb family entertainer. Sultan" is a sports-drama film with a good dose of romance, music and emotional quotient. Director Ali Abbas Zafar has written the story, while producer Aditya Chopra has penned the screenplay for the movie, which deals with the story of heart, passion and grit in Sultan Ali Khan wrestler from Haryana. It is about how Sultan brings to life his story of love and determination against all odds. It has got superb plot and story-line and salman delivers a powerful performance. Everyone has done a great job. "Sultan" has been produced with a whopping budget by Aditya Chopra under his banner Yash Raj Films. The movie has superb production elements. Vishal-Shekhar's music and background score, Artur Zurawski's cinematography, choreography of wrestling scenes and punch dialogues are the attractions on the technical front, add the audience. OVERALL ITS A MUST WATCH for EVERYONE.
    10anantdwivedi

    Probably Salman's biggest ever. Possibly India's biggest ever!! That's #Sultan

    Movie and Business Rating: 5 star***** IT IS HUGE HUGE HUGE! That's ‪#‎Sultan‬. Unstoppable tsunami from ‪#‎SalmanKhan‬ this Eid. Let the celebrations begin!!! :) :) Probably Salman's biggest ever. Possibly India's biggest ever!! That's #Sultan :) There is something about #SalmanKhan. Either you love him for his charm, screen presence or bold attitude or you hate him due to his controversial remarks or brush with law but you cannot deny the fact that he is one superstar whose stardom and films are not impacted at all(morning shows were ‪#‎housefull‬ at 8 AM everywhere for "Sultan" .. unbelievable.. isn't it ???) at the box office. Now coming to the performances, it is #SalmanKhan all the way. #SalmanKhan is #Sultan and #Sultan is #SalmanKhan :) I cannot imagine anyone else playing the character of "Sultan" and that is where ‪#‎Salman‬ proved his mettle. The actor deep dives into the character as if it was tailor-made for him and gives his best. ‪#‎AnushkaSharma‬ as Aarfa is equally competent and shines in her well- defined character :) ‪#‎AmitSadh‬ ( the guy from "‪#‎KaiPoChe‬") finally gets the opportunity to show his acting skills and the actor does well. Last but not the least, ‪#‎RandeepHooda‬ will blow your mind with impeccable performance. The actor who plays Anushka's father does a fine job as well. :) :) ‪#‎AliAbbasZafar‬'s direction is superb. He has kept the narrative style simple and extremely entertaining and engaging. Also, his direction caters as much to the classes as to masses, as much to the ladies as to men, as much to the old as to the young. ‪#‎Music‬ is a major plus point. ‪#‎Jag‬ Ghoomeya, ‪#‎BabyKoBassPasandHai‬', ‪#‎440Volt‬ and Title track are hit songs. ‪#‎SultanReview‬ #Sultan ‪#‎SultanBlockbuster‬ ‪#‎SultanAtCarnivalCinemas‬ Overall, The film has got 'B-L-O-C-K-B-U-S-T-E-R' written all over it. Go for it! :) :P

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    • Trivia
      Sanjay Dutt was the choice of the role of coach which is played by Randeep Huda.
    • Goofs
      Hairpins are not allowed in wrestling but Anushka wears one during her wrestling fight.
    • Quotes

      Sultan Ali Khan: A true wrestler's identity is never judged in the ring. It is judged in real life whenever life slams him down. Then he gets up and punches life much harder that he wins.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hichki (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai
      Music by Vishal Dadlani-Shekhar Ravjiani

      Lyrics by Irshad Kamil

      Performed by Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade, Ishita, Badshah

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    • Release date
      • July 6, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Sultan Facebook
      • Sultan Movie website from yrf production company
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
      • Haryanvi
    • Also known as
      • Den mektige (Sultan)
    • Filming locations
      • Rewari, Haryana, India(Location)
    • Production company
      • Yash Raj Films
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    • Budget
      • $13,430,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,200,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,371,100
      • Jul 10, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $98,251,790
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 50m(170 min)
    • Color
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