SaralnamaSalman Khan's 2016 film Sultan changed Bollywood sports movies. Before Sultan, sports dramas were rare and seen as risky. Sultan mixed commercial cinema with real sports stories, focusing on wrestling. Salman played Sultan Ali Khan, a strong but flawed wrestler. His role made sports films popular with families and proved they could succeed at the box office. Salman’s physical transformation and acting brought respect to the genre. After Sultan, many filmmakers saw sports dramas as bankable and inspiring. This film helped wrestling gain attention in Indian cinema and showed how to make sports stories connect with audiences. To enjoy sports movies, watch how they show struggle and victory beyond just the game. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 22:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Salman Khan's 2016 film Sultan changed Bollywood sports movies
- Before Sultan, sports dramas were rare and seen as risky
- Sultan mixed commercial cinema with real sports stories, focusing on wrestling