At the time of its release, it became the third highest-grossing Indian film ever. It dominated the 2016 box office, particularly during the Eid festive season, setting multiple opening-week records.
Salman Khan underwent rigorous training in wrestling and MMA for 6–7 hours daily to achieve the physical transformation required for the role.
Motivated by his love for Aarfa (Anushka Sharma), an aspiring wrestler herself, Sultan transitions from a carefree local to a world-class champion, winning at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.
While the story is entirely fictional, the production emphasized physical authenticity:
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