Our suggested age14+
Movie family guide Reviewed 16 Aug 2026

Sultanat

1986 Hindi 2h 30m

Sultanat is a 1986 Hindi-language Indian film directed by Mukul S. Anand, starring Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Sridevi.

Overall family watch Use Caution
Comfortable with parents? Yes

What families should know

Six content ratings

Scores run from 0 (none) to 5 (severe). Every score includes a spoiler-light explanation.

Why age 14+?

Violence, Gore & Scariness Strong editorial concern for violence, gore or scary material; based on researched production/content evidence.
Strong 4/5

Available research for Sultanat was reviewed specifically for violence, gore or scary material. The severity is an editorial estimate based on documented plot, catalog or advisory evidence. Where scene-level detail was unavailable, the wording is deliberately cautious and does not claim unverified explicit content. Overall evidence context: battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Very mild editorial concern for sex, romance or nudity; based on researched production/content evidence.
Very Mild 1/5

Available research for Sultanat was reviewed specifically for sex, romance or nudity. The severity is an editorial estimate based on documented plot, catalog or advisory evidence. Where scene-level detail was unavailable, the wording is deliberately cautious and does not claim unverified explicit content. Overall evidence context: battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel.

Language & Abusive Words Mild editorial concern for strong or abusive language; based on researched production/content evidence.
Mild 2/5

Available research for Sultanat was reviewed specifically for strong or abusive language. The severity is an editorial estimate based on documented plot, catalog or advisory evidence. Where scene-level detail was unavailable, the wording is deliberately cautious and does not claim unverified explicit content. Overall evidence context: battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Very mild editorial concern for alcohol, drugs or smoking; based on researched production/content evidence.
Very Mild 1/5

Available research for Sultanat was reviewed specifically for alcohol, drugs or smoking. The severity is an editorial estimate based on documented plot, catalog or advisory evidence. Where scene-level detail was unavailable, the wording is deliberately cautious and does not claim unverified explicit content. Overall evidence context: battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel.

Sensitive & Disturbing Themes Strong editorial concern for sensitive or disturbing themes; based on researched production/content evidence.
Strong 4/5

Available research for Sultanat was reviewed specifically for sensitive or disturbing themes. The severity is an editorial estimate based on documented plot, catalog or advisory evidence. Where scene-level detail was unavailable, the wording is deliberately cautious and does not claim unverified explicit content. Overall evidence context: battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel.

Family Awkwardness / Watch-with-Parents Rating Very mild editorial concern for potentially awkward family-viewing material; based on researched production/content evidence.
Very Mild Awkwardness 1/5

Available research for Sultanat was reviewed specifically for potentially awkward family-viewing material. The severity is an editorial estimate based on documented plot, catalog or advisory evidence. Where scene-level detail was unavailable, the wording is deliberately cautious and does not claim unverified explicit content. Overall evidence context: battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel.

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Credits and facts

Movie details

Runtime
150 minutes
Country
India
Languages
Hindi
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Action
Director
Mukul S. Anand
Writers
Mukul S. Anand
Cast
Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla
Producers
Arjun Hingorani
Production company
Kapleshwar Productions

Spoiler-free synopsis

A warrior raised by an enemy chieftain is drawn into a violent struggle that eventually pits him against the father he does not know is his own.

For families

Editorial guidance

Context for discussing the story and deciding whether it fits your household.

01

Positive messages

Constructive themes or examples.

The film can support discussion about responsibility, empathy, honesty and the consequences of choices. Parents can ask how characters respond to pressure, relationships, authority and social expectations, whether loyalty is handled responsibly, and how healthier decisions might change the outcome. It can also help compare mid-1980s Indian social norms with present-day ideas about consent, fairness, dignity, family duty and personal accountability.

02

Negative behaviours

Conduct that may need context.

Content needing context includes battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel. Some behaviour may involve poor judgement, deception, aggression, coercion or emotionally harmful choices even when the older filmmaking style is less explicit than many modern films. Where dependable scene-by-scene documentation is limited, this review uses cautious category language rather than inventing specific incidents, frequency or intensity that the research did not establish.

03

Topics to discuss

Conversation starters after viewing.

Useful discussion topics include whether characters respect other people's choices, how family or social pressure affects decisions, what healthier alternatives were available, and whether consequences fit the behaviour shown. Families can compare the film's treatment of gender roles, romance, reputation, authority, money, violence or duty with present-day expectations, while remembering that depicting harmful behaviour does not necessarily mean endorsing it.

Final recommendation

Our family-viewing take

Suggested minimum age: 14+. The strongest considerations are battle violence, abduction, threats, revenge, armed conflict and a climactic father-son duel. Viewers at or above the suggested age may find the material manageable with context, while younger or sensitive viewers may need previewing or a parent alongside them. This is an editorial family-viewing recommendation based on researched production and content evidence; it is not a substitute for an official Indian CBFC classification.

Reviewed by With Family Editorial Team · 16 Aug 2026 · Updated 16 Aug 2026

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