Salman Khan dropped his typical “bhai” persona to portray a gritty, aging, and broken wrestler. His transformation (losing weight, then bulking up) was a talking point globally. Critics who usually panned his acting praised his vulnerability in the second half.
: The film is a classic "rise, fall, and resurrection" story, emphasizing that "the real meaning of life is to get up each time you fall down". Stellar Music
: The film features a Full Cast led by Salman Khan as the titular wrestler and Anushka Sharma as Aarfa. Randeep Hooda also stars as a rugged MMA coach.
, the film was a "Blockbuster," earning over ₹577 crore worldwide. Critical Reception