Sultan Review: It can't get any better than this!

Rating: 9/10 (24 July 2016)

Movie : Sultan (U/A)
Rating : 4.5/5
Salman Khan starrer SULTAN is something I was not totally prepared for, today when I watched it, and especially when I had a film like KABALI running in the opposite screen. I actually wanted to watch KABALI (which I will try to watch soon), but had to go for SULTAN because of my mother. I went in and thoroughly enjoyed. It can be said after watching the film that even after a misfire in the form of PREM RATAN DHAN PAYO, Salman Khan has managed to impress this time with his sports based action entertainer. This film not only because of his star power, but also because he's a good actor.
SULTAN might not impress the viewers who have seen similar films based on sports like CHAK DE India and SAALA KHADOOS. But since I haven't seen the above mentioned films yet, I can say that SULTAN was heart touching experience. Salman Khan as SULTAN, steals the show, and rather rules it with his charm and fighting skills. Anushka Sharma is impressive as a powerful lady fighter who isn't at all ready to be suppressed. Amit Sadh is quite convincing. It was really a happy moment to see Randeep Hooda in the film. He's a very talented actor and gives a controlled performance. Kumud Mishra too doesn't leave you disappointed. He's a true actor and leaves you impressed. Other cast also is impressive.
The music of SULTAN is pleasant and melodious. The production values are quite grand and one needs to praise the way the director has showcased the grand wrestling sequences, whether in outdoors or indoors. The fights are excellent and you'll specially love the opening fight. The story- screenplay id top notch and there are some emotionally touching sequences, especially the interval scene.
SULTAN is all about not giving up and rising above all odds. But one wishes that to keep the rise even higher, the film had been better trimmed to 150 minutes or around. Songs keep popping up without much time interval in the first half. But a well established second half takes care of everything. The film is a must watch for all, and as for kids, it's an inspirational and emotional journey of a wrestler fighting what was lying within him. It's also a family friendly film despite a UA certificate which it got for the action.
Overall, SULTAN is an excellent film that is a must watch for everyone. Given the fact that the film has already been running successfully and has been accepted all over, it is likely to be accepted further by those going to watch it.