Sultanat

Sultanat

Year: 1986

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Hindi

Directors: John Philip Dayton, Mukul Anand

AdventureRomance

When his wife perishes in childbirth during a botched coup led by bandit Razoulli (Amrish Puri), General Khalid (Dharmendra) swears revenge. Years later he targets Razoulli’s son (Sunny Deol), unaware that a hidden family secret binds the two men. The film also features performances by Sridevi, Karan Kapoor and Juhi Chawla, weaving intrigue and drama throughout.

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1

Razoulli's raid and abduction

Razoulli launches a brutal raid on the Sultanate and defeats the defending forces, forcing Khalid to retreat. Before he is captured, Razoulli abducts Khalid's pregnant wife, Ayesha, taking her away from her homeland. The raid ends with Razoulli escaping, leaving the region in turmoil.

During Razoulli's raid Sultanate region
2

Birth of the blessed son

Ayesha gives birth to a son in the aftermath of the raid. A midwife proclaims the child blessed and destined to become the Sultan. The newborn is kept as a symbol of Razoulli's supposed triumph.

Immediately after birth Sultanate birthing chamber
3

Razoulli raises the boy as his own

Razoulli raises the boy as his own, concealing the truth from Khalid. He tells Khalid that his wife and child died and seals the deception by naming the boy Sultan. The child grows up under rigorous warrior training, learning strategy and combat.

Childhood years Razoulli's fortress
4

Khalid's rise and vow

Khalid remarries an American journalist, Jane, and their son Samir is sent abroad for safety and education. Khalid is promoted to General and vows to one day kill Razoulli for abducting his family. The family and his career set Khalid on a collision course with Razoulli.

Years later Khalid's realm and army
5

Sultan's encounter with Yasmeen

Sultan comes of age as a formidable warrior. During a cavalcade, he dares to meet Princess Yasmeen's gaze, refuses to bow, and earns her ire. Yasmeen captures him, tortures him in a prison, and forces him into a brutal death race conducted by her cousin Shakir.

During a cavalcade at Yasmeen's court Princess Yasmeen's domain
6

Escape leads to love

After escaping the death race, Sultan abducts Yasmeen and the two become lovers after a series of charged confrontations. Their bond grows despite the power struggle between their families.

Immediately after escape Yasmeen's domain
7

Khalid ends Razoulli, and tragedy strikes

Khalid hunts Razoulli and eventually kills him, ending Razoulli's threat. Razoulli's wife spirals into madness in the wake of her husband's death. The power vacuum threatens the stability of the realm.

Shortly after Razoulli's death Razoulli's fortress
8

Revelation and vow of vengeance

Unaware of his true lineage, Sultan vows to avenge the man he believes killed his 'father' Razoulli. His resolve hardens as he learns that Khalid is the man responsible for Razoulli's death.

After Razoulli's death Sultanate courts
9

Shah's scheming over Yasmeen

King Shah announces his intention to marry Yasmeen to Khalid's son, shifting political alliances. Shakir resents the arrangement and secretly schemes to seize the throne by marrying Yasmeen himself.

Before Samir's arrival Shah's palace
10

Samir and Zarina arrive; Sultan plots

Sultan learns that Khalid's son Samir and his fiancée Zarina are about to arrive, and he makes a plan to abduct them. Khalid rapidly grasps the threat and vows to kill Sultan to protect his son.

Near the arrival of Samir Near the arrival site
11

The abduction attempt and capture

Samir and Zarina arrive, and Sultan overpowers them with his men. Khalid arrives to rescue them, but in the chaos he is captured by Sultan's soldiers.

During the rescue attempt Site of the arrival/rescue
12

A final, fatal duel

Khalid and Sultan face off in a final duel, the truth of their shared blood hidden from them both. Khalid remains unaware that the warrior before him is his long-lost son, and the duel begins with the fate of the realm hanging in the balance.

Final confrontation Battle arena

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