(2016): Sultan

Much of the movie was shot on location in Haryana to capture the authentic "akhada" (wrestling pit) atmosphere. Commercial and Critical Reception

Salman Khan underwent rigorous training in wrestling and MMA for 6–7 hours daily to achieve the physical transformation required for the role. Sultan (2016)

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 Much of the movie was shot on location

Sultan was a massive commercial success, grossing over ₹589 crore worldwide. Production and Realism Sultan was a massive commercial

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 rather than professional actors to enhance the film's grounded feel.

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.