Sultan (2016) -

Many of the fight scenes featured real wrestlers rather than professional actors to enhance the film's grounded feel.

Sultan was a massive commercial success, grossing over ₹589 crore worldwide. Sultan (2016)

His professional success leads to arrogance, creating a rift in his marriage. This personal conflict culminates when their newborn son dies due to a rare blood type, a tragedy for which Aarfa blames Sultan’s absence during the birth. Many of the fight scenes featured real wrestlers

Years later, a middle-aged and out-of-shape Sultan joins a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league to raise funds for a blood bank in his son's name, symbolizing his internal and external battle to "get up each time you fall down". Production and Realism This personal conflict culminates when their newborn son

While the story is entirely fictional, the production emphasized physical authenticity:

Critics praised Salman Khan's "raw intensity" and "physical commitment," comparing the performance to classic sports dramas like Raging Bull . Anushka Sharma was also noted for her restrained and strong portrayal of Aarfa, a character with her own distinct goals and agency.

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.