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Sultan‬(2016)

7.4/10
Hindi170 mins

Sultan‬ (2016) is a 170-minute Hindi film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar . Starring Salman Khan, Randeep Hooda and Amit Sadh . With an audience rating of 7.4/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Sultan‬ stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
6 October 2016
Theatrical Release
6 July 2016
Director
Ali Abbas Zafar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

An ageing wrestler named Sultan decides to return to the sport. He aims to compete for his country at the Olympics. To get there, he must first face and overcome his own personal struggles.

A fallen champion fights for one last chance at glory.

Film Details

7.4Rating
170Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date6 July 2016
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsSultan · Sultan 2016 · [Hindi] Sultan · Sultan · สุลต่าน

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
lovesurvivalidentityfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • Salman Khan trained in wrestling for over a year, learning from Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt.
  • The film's climax wrestling match was shot in a real stadium in Ludhiana with thousands of local extras.
  • Director Ali Abbas Zafar initially planned the film as a love story, not a sports drama.
  • Anushka Sharma performed most of her wrestling stunts herself after intensive training.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes a song, 'Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai', that became a viral dance craze.
  • Sultan was the first Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia after a 35-year cinema ban was lifted.
  • The film's writer drew inspiration from the real-life struggles of Haryana wrestlers.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sultan‬

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