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Posted: 9 years ago

Sultan movie review: Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer is a perfect treat this Eid!

Let Sultan unleash his moves in the ring and you know how it will set the cash register clinking!

By Prathamesh Jadhav on July 6, 2016 at 1:04 PMEmailComments

In a soul stirring moment before the interval of Ali Abbas Zafar's Sultan starring Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead role, one quickly takes a look at the audience. Everybody"and we mean it, everyone"has a lump in their throat. The emotions are real. Salman Khan is not particularly ripped. The tone of the scene and the setting is raw"as organic as it can possibly get. The drama is heightened with every passing sequence. The film is moving and inspiring. One can't help but wonder if Bhai can compensate for giving us a string of massy and nonsensical dramas like Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, by choosing to do a movie as sensible as this, we certainly don't mind him doing whatever he wants to (even hosting Bigg Boos is pardonable). ALSO READ: Sultan quick movie review: Salman Khan starrer is outstanding; Aamir Khan should WATCH OUT!

KICK the last few endeavours and Salman is in the right space"into the collective hearts of his fans, ruling perhaps without the de rigueurmass appeal like only he can, but this time with the intention to shift t gears as far as his filmography is concerned. And with performance as good as this, he may secure a seat even in the hearts of his naysayers as indeed into the hearts of his fiercest critics!

If one has to draw an analogy (at the risk of sounding way too over the top) one must add that whatShah Rukh Khan can do with Chak De India, Sallu can possibly try to pull off the same seriousness and sensibleness with Sultan. Mind you, here only the aging wrestler (played by Khan himself) is not fighting hard to regain his lost glory, Salman (the mature actor, dare we say!) too looks determined to regain his position as far as the craft is concerned.

In the longest possible time the megastar is not employing his body or antics to win us over. The hint of the dogged determination and seeming transformation was visible in Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan. In that one Bhai played heavily the emotional quotient (with antics peppered throughout even if he kept them low-key) the physique did take a backseat though (quite mercifully!) and the essence of the story was allowed to come to the fore.

In Sultan, quite reversely, Salman's body plays an instrumental role"not to play to the gallery. Such is the narration and the griping screenplay that the body is used almost as a character to tell a tale as intense and as convincing as this one. The story and the performances yet again come to the fore as indeed the fine direction. ALSO READ: Sultan movie review: Twitterati going gaga over Salmna Khan, Anushka Sharma starre

Sultan walks into the akhara, with every sinew and muscle highlighted as the much-needed flexing is on display. He even twirls his whiskers and you know what will follow before the big fight"whistles and roars are unprecedented. Both Salman and the story of the film are securely planted into our heads.

Mind you Anushka Sharma is not just thrown in here-unlike any other leading lady, in any other Bhai's film, of the recent past. She has a role to play. Her character drives the angst, the zest and the ambition that Sultan has in him as powerfully as her mighty presence does the trick. Add to the duo's proverbial jugalbandi with bharpoor storytelling and you get a cinematic treat as entertaining as this! Let Sultan unleash his moves in the ring and you know how it will set the cash register clinking!

Our rating: 3.5 stars

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Posted: 9 years ago

Originally posted by: MainePyaarKiya

Im so happy

Salman i love you



Me too yaar. I underestimated Zaffar. This is amazing! Salman love you too!🥳
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Posted: 9 years ago

Sultan movie review: Salman Khan-Anushka Sharma's Haryanvi love tale is a perfect Eidi for fans

By Raghav Jaitly | Last Updated: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 14:33
Sultan movie review: Salman Khan-Anushka Sharma's Haryanvi love tale is a perfect Eidi for fans
Raghav Jaitly

New Delhi: Well, technically, it isn't Eid yet but Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is already out with the best Eidi we could ever get. Yes, we are talking about Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Sultan' here. We usually don't expect much from the script in a Salman Khan film but our expectations have risen tremendously since 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.

Surprisingly, 'Sultan' has turned out to be the best of 2016 so far. The 50-year-old superstar has made sure that even his detractors come out smiling after watching this flick. Yash Raj Films has kept in mind that no stone remains unturned when it comes to production. The film takes us on a virtual tour to Haryana. Be it the sets or locations, you will find yourself lost in the amazing aura of the state.

When it is Salman Khan in the frame, you usually don't care much about the other actors. But, the casting of 'Sultan' is brilliantly done. The makers have let each and every character occupy the screen and justify the space with their performances.

First-half of the film is high on romance. Wait, not the typical Bollywood love. Instead, the director has put an uncanny feel to it. The dialect and accent of Haryana are the true winners. You will be amazed to know that, unlike the popular opinion, even Salman's accent isn't bad at all. Amalgamated with his performance, the portrayal of a pahalwan is pretty gripping in some of the scenes.

And, then enters Anushka Sharma. Her role has the potential to overshadow the titular character but, all thanks to Salman's stardom, the theatre will go crazy about 'Sultan Ali Khan'. Before the interval, the movie showcases how love motivates a person to become a better human.

The battle between confidence and arrogance continues as the screenplay progresses.

Second-half of 'Sultan' is powerful enough to give you an adrenaline rush. This is what we were expecting from the film. The old and rustic 'Sultan' struggling hard to make a point in his personal life by setting brand new professional goals.

His training sequences, as well as the mixed martial arts moves, takes the audiences by storm. Moving over the usual suplex, Salman Khan introduces the new Sultan Slam here to make the crowd go nuts. Action sequences are what Salman does the best. And, in 'Sultan', you will get to see a whole new avatar of rowdy Salman.

In terms of acting, 'Sultan' will leave no doubt in your mind. 'Bigg Boss' fame Amit Sadh has garnished his career with this cinematic gem. Randeep Hooda as the MMA coach adds more intensity and vigour to 'Sultan'.

Music isn't as good as Salman's earlier hits. Somehow, it succeeds to blend in as the story moves forward.

'Sultan' is an entertaining film, probably the best of 2016. But, don't expect it to be an entire sports drama. Salman-Anushka's Haryanvi chemistry remains the USP of this film and the action scenes will definitely make your heart pop out.

The film gets a big thumbs up from our side.

Salman's 'Sultan' will add more charm to Eid for sure.

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Posted: 9 years ago
happened again😒not fair.jab main dil se kuchh essay type likhti hoon topic gets locked or trashed😳
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Posted: 9 years ago
I am happy that Anushkha is getting her due. Always knew she would go so far.I always loved her onscreen .

Mini, enjoy it.🤗
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Posted: 9 years ago
Sultan Wednesday (1st Day) Collection Early Trends. On Way to Create History.
By ankur baruah On July 06, 2016 In Anushka Sharma, Box Office, Salman Khan With 1 comment
As early trends for the day coming in Sultan is on its way to create History at box office. Sultan has opened to record breaking opening stuff and that also without National Holiday.



Sultan opened to historic occupancy of 70-75% occupancy in Morning shows. After that as expected film registered jump in Noon shows to register humongous occupancy of 80%. Film has further picked up in Evening shows and as per latest registering earth shattering occupancy of 85-90%. Such occupancy is registered in 4350 screens across India with EID Holiday still to come.


Film is creating havoc in every nook and corner of India. Sultan is simply unstoppable and Gadar mode is ON now.

Occupancy Report of Sultan for Wednesday [7 pm update, Samples only] -

Morning - 70-75%
Noon - 80%
Evening - 85-90%

Early trend for the day suggest Sultan 1st day (Wednesday) box office collection is heading for 38-40 crore nett. This is Historic! This is never ever heard of specially for working day. Final box office figures will depend on how film performs in Night and late Night shows. Plus, large pool of datas are awaited from interiors. Whatever little single screen report right now we have, film is simply unstoppable there also.
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Posted: 9 years ago
Review: Sultan: Unmissable, Powerful, Emotional!!! ****
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SULTAN: 4/5

Once upon a time, I used to come back watching Salman Khan movie with lots of words to put in my Blog representing the anger, frustration and heart-broken feeling. Ready, Kick, Dabangg 2, Bodyguard, Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo to name few of them. Last July, on Eid, Salman Khan won my heart with Bajrangi Bhaijaan and he repeated himself successfully again this July, with SULTAN. I am feeling so powerful after watching this movie which in itself speaks about the affect that movie leaves on the audience. Bollywood has this bad habit of mixing melodrama in each and every movie but I am glad that they didn't do any serious damage to Sultan. Yes, definitely, there are few scenes when you know that the movie has gone out of reality zone but for almost most of the time, it stays true to the character of the movie and the background in which it has been set.

This time, just like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Salman Khan is not that super-hero who will contradict the laws of physics and chemistry to make his fans feel great about their choice. He is just like you and me who is living a normal life and enjoying it with his friends. But falling in love with an ambitious girl- Anushka Sharma and later on getting insulted by her for having no "aukaat" makes him serious in life which leads in the emergence of the WRESTLER SULTAN. He prepares himself in no time and starts winning matches. But with it comes success and unfortunately, arrogance, which destroys him. Life gives him another opportunity to win back everything he have lost and that's what the movie- SULTAN is all about.

The 1st half is wonderful where almost all the characters are introduced. Though the Haryanwi accent isn't very well picked up by the lead characters but it's fine as it would have become difficult for us to understand what exactly the actor have said. The entry of Sultan is nicely pictured. Even I screamed like an idiot fan. Haha! The scenes of akhada and local wrestling is also choreographed excellently. The background music and songs in between play their part to make the movie look more beautiful. The 2nd half is not as good as first because of it being quite depressing and sad story for most of the times but it surely holds emotion in it; which works for the movie. One moment when Salman Khan leaves the ring in the 2nd round itself after knocking a player is such a wonderful scene that I couldn't stop screaming and whistling.

The performances are terrific. Salman Khan have managed to get into the character very well and in all the scenes whenever he is trying to be powerful or expressing helplessness because of weakening of his body or being depressed because of losing his family comes across exactly as he wants to. 75% of Ali Abbas Zafar's job gets accomplished here itself. Anushka Sharma have ended up giving one of her best performances. She has played such a strong character with so much elegance that whenever she is on screen, you forget even Salman Khan. Rest, all the supporting actors- Kumud Mishra, Amit Sadh, Anant Sharma and Randeep Hooda are as excellent as these two. All the songs in the movie are nicely choreographed. The dialogues are also fine but they could have been better for sure. Over all, this is a movie which shouldn't be missed this festive season and I give it 4 stars out of 5.

Thanks.

ABHILASH RUHELA - VEERU!!!

AbhiLaSH RuHeLa at 8:09 pm
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Posted: 9 years ago
hope the people who were cribbing that anushka will have a flowerpot role read all the reviews carefully🤪
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Posted: 9 years ago
Seems like lots ppl of here got a big SLAP on their face for saying that actress in Salman movie barely get any role and he is scare to give a role to them.
Chanta ki awaz bohot zor se sunayi diya.

By the congrats to Sultan team 🥳

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