Sultan (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Sultan is a 2016 action drama directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, starring Salman Khan. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes and earned $98.3 million worldwide on a $13.4 million budget. IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- Ali Abbas Zafar
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Yash Raj Films
- Budget
- $13.4M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sultan About?
The premise of Sultan without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A small-town wrestling champion, Sultan Ali Khan, sets his sights on Olympic gold, while the ambitious Aarfa seeks to achieve her own goals. Their lives intersect, sparking a passionate romance complicated by fierce rivalry. As they strive for victory, they must confront the challenges of competition and the pain of potential failure, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and the pursuit of dreams.
Sultan Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- wrestler
- wrestling
- mixed martial arts
- ego
- tank top
- character name as title
- man wears a tank top
- nickname as title
- underdog
- underdog sport
- combat sport
- hand to hand combat
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- father daughter relationship
- bare chested male
- one word title
Where to Watch Sultan
Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Sultan Cast
Salman Khan stars in Sultan. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
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Director Ali Abbas Zafar
Sultan Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Sultan 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
53 ratings
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Sultan Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Sultan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sultan Ali Khan, portrayed by Salman Khan, is an ex-wrestling champion in his middle age, leading a mediocre and lonely existence in a small town in Haryana. Meanwhile, Aakash Oberoi, the ambitious founder of a private mixed martial arts league, is encouraged by his father to recruit an Indian wrestler to rejuvenate the league’s dwindling popularity. When Aakash visits Haryana to make an offer to Sultan, he is met with a firm refusal, as Sultan claims he has completely retired from wrestling. Curious about Sultan’s retirement, Aakash speaks with Sultan’s close friend, Govind, who shares the story of Sultan’s rise and fall.
Full summary
The whole story of Sultan, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Sultan Box Office & Budget
Sultan grossed $98.3 million worldwide on a $13.4 million budget, 7.3 times what it cost. $6.2 million came from the US and Canada and $92.1 million (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$98.3M
7.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $6.2M
- International
- $92.1M
- Budget
- $13.4M
How Well Do You Know Sultan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Sultan Ali Khan initially do after retiring from wrestling?
Sultan Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Sultan 2016” and “[Hindi] Sultan”.
- Also known as
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- Sultan 2016
- [Hindi] Sultan
- สุลต่าน
- 술탄
- 苏丹
- Σουλτάν
- 沙曼罕之重返冠軍路
- Sultão
- Султан
- סולטאן
- سلطان
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Sultan FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sultan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sultan?
Sultan runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Sultan released?
Sultan was released on July 6, 2016.
Who directed Sultan?
Sultan was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
More films by Ali Abbas Zafar Who is in the cast of Sultan?
Sultan stars Salman Khan.
Where can I watch Sultan?
In the US, Sultan is streaming on Netflix and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Sultan make at the box office?
Sultan grossed $98.3 million worldwide ($6.2 million domestic, $92.1 million international) on a budget of $13.4 million.
How is Sultan rated?
Sultan has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 69% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Sultan have a post-credit scene?
No. Sultan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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