Last updated: 5 May 2026


Tamil · Action, Drama
2h 2m · 2 Apr 2021
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mervin Solomon, Vivek Siva | DOP: Sathyan Sooryan | Writer: Bhagyaraj Kannan
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Sulthan revolves around the titular character, a kind-hearted and fierce young man raised in a remote village by his uncle. The story explores his efforts to protect his village and its people from external threats, while also dealing with his own past and family legacy. The narrative combines action, drama, and emotional elements, highlighting themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and community bonding.
Sulthan delivers a potent mix of action and emotional drama, with a storyline that balances traditional rural values and contemporary conflicts. The screenplay maintains a steady pace, especially in the first half, which effectively establishes the characters and their motivations with engaging sequences and humor. However, the second half tends to slow down slightly due to repetitive action scenes and predictable plot developments.
The film's music, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mervin Solomon, and Vivek Siva, stands out with a few catchy songs that blend well with the narrative, while the background score effectively heightens the emotional and action-packed moments. Cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan captures the rustic setting vividly, adding authenticity to the film's atmosphere.
Overall, Sulthan is a crowd-pleaser with strong performances and a heartfelt message, though it occasionally leans on formulaic tropes. The film's pacing and screenplay could have been tighter, but the music and action sequences provide enough entertainment value to keep the audience engaged.
Karthi: Delivers a strong and charismatic performance as Sulthan, balancing intensity and vulnerability effectively.
Rashmika Mandanna: Provides a lively and charming presence, complementing the lead well.
Ramachandra Raju: Impressive as the antagonist, bringing menace and gravitas to the role.
Nawab Shah: Supports the narrative with a solid performance in a pivotal role.
Lal: Adds depth and emotion, particularly in the family-centric scenes.
Napoleon: Delivers a convincing performance as the uncle figure, anchoring the emotional core.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Bhagyaraj Kannan directs with a clear focus on blending action and emotional storytelling. While the narrative is rooted in familiar tropes, his handling of character relationships and rural milieu adds sincerity and warmth to the film. The writing is straightforward, though occasionally formulaic, but the director manages to keep the audience invested through strong performances and engaging moments.
No rating sources available.
Our Rating
No collection data available yet.
No centers data available.
No awards data available.
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally appreciated Karthi's performance and the film's music and action sequences. Some noted the predictable storyline and pacing issues in the latter half but acknowledged the film's emotional core and entertainment value.
Final Box-Office Result
Sulthan released on 2 April 2021 (2021).
Sulthan is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Sulthan is available on aha from 30 April 2021.
Sulthan directed by Bhagyaraj Kannan. Produced by S. R. Prakashbabu, S. R. Prabu.
Sulthan stars Karthi, Rashmika Mandanna, Ramachandra Raju, Nawab Shah, Lal.
Tollybo rates Sulthan 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Sulthan composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, Mervin Solomon, Vivek Siva.
Sulthan — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 122 minutes, Language: Tamil.