The film is structured as a journey of redemption, shifting from Sultan's initial success to his later struggle to reclaim his dignity.
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.
While the story is entirely fictional, the production emphasized physical authenticity: Sultan (2016)
Salman Khan underwent rigorous training in wrestling and MMA for 6–7 hours daily to achieve the physical transformation required for the role.
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 The film is structured as a journey of
Sultan was a massive commercial success, grossing over ₹589 crore worldwide.
Many of the fight scenes featured real wrestlers rather than professional actors to enhance the film's grounded feel. While the story is entirely fictional, the production
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.