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.

At the time of its release, it became the third highest-grossing Indian film ever. It dominated the 2016 box office, particularly during the Eid festive season, setting multiple opening-week records.

Released on July 6, 2016, Sultan is a fictional Bollywood sports drama directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Yash Raj Films. Starring Salman Khan in the title role alongside Anushka Sharma, the film centers on Sultan Ali Khan, a local wrestler from Haryana whose meteoric rise to global fame is ultimately overshadowed by personal tragedy and a fall from grace. Narrative Structure and Themes