The Best Sanjay Dutt Movies, Ranked

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Updated August 11, 2023 8.8K votes 1.6K voters 178.9K views
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Over 1,600 movie fans have come together to shape these rankings of the best Sanjay Dutt movies. From his iconic role as Kancha Cheena in Agneepath to his more recent roles in K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Sanju, Sanjay Dutt's career has spanned decades and genres.

He's made a name for himself by playing characters that are larger-than-life, yet still, manage to be relatable and human. Whether it's a ruthless villain or an underdog hero, he brings charm and charisma to every role he plays. His ability to capture both the strength and vulnerability of his characters makes him one of Bollywood’s most beloved actors.

A few standouts from this list include Munna Bhai MBBS, Vaastav: The Reality, Saajan, and Lage Raho Munna Bhai - all must-see films for any fan of Indian cinema. Other great picks include Mission Kashmir, Parineeta, and Agneepath. Each of these movies demonstrates why viewers adore Sanjay Dutt - no matter who he plays on screen. So if you're looking for something new to watch this weekend check out this list and vote up your favorite Sanjay Dutt movies so other fans know what to watch next.

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  • Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
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    Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

    Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh
    251 votes
    • Released: 2003
    Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. is a 2003 Indian comedy directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The story involves protagonist Munna Bhai, a goon, going to medical school. He is helped by his sidekick, Circuit. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Jimmy Shergill, Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh and Boman Irani and was later followed by a second film Lage Raho Munna Bhai, and became the first installment of Munna Bhai film series. It went on to win the 2004 National Film Award for Best Popular Film, and several Filmfare awards, including the Critics Award for Best Movie and Best Screenplay. It was declared a 'Hit' at the Indian Box office.
  • Vaastav: The Reality
    2

    Vaastav: The Reality

    Ajith Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Rawal
    258 votes
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: Mahesh Manjrekar
    Vaastav is a 1999 Hindi crime drama written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar. It also features Sanjay Narvekar, Mohnish Behl, Paresh Rawal, Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in supporting roles. "The Reality" as described by the film's tagline, refers to the harsh realities of life in the Mumbai underworld. The film is said to be loosely based on the life of Mumbai underworld gangster Chota Rajan. The film was well received by both critics and audiences and is often regarded by many as one of Sanjay Dutt's best performances. The film was extremely successful both in India and overseas. It was nominated for and won many awards. Over the years it has become a Cult film. The film was followed by the 2002 sequel Hathyar.
  • Lage Raho Munna Bhai
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    Lage Raho Munna Bhai

    Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan
    183 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Rajkumar Hirani
    A beautiful radio disc jockey (Vidya Balan) innocently believes that her roguish boyfriend, Munna Bhai (Sanjay Dutt), is a history professor. The joke is on Munna when his girlfriend asks him to give a history lecture, and Munna and his best friend, Circuit (Arshad Warsi),must do some fancy footwork to maintain the illusion.

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  • Khalnayak
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    Khalnayak

    Sanjay Dutt, Anupam Kher, Madhuri Dixit
    196 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Subhash Ghai
    Khal Nayak is a 1993 Bollywood action thriller film produced and directed by Subhash Ghai. The story centres on the escape and attempted capture of a terrorist criminal Ballu by Inspector Ram and his girlfriend officer Ganga. Box office India declared the film a "Super Hit" at the box office. The dance and song "Choli Ke Peeche" became an instant classic for its choreography and notoriety for its suggestive lyrics. The film was remade in Telugu as Khaidi No. 1 with Vinod Kumar playing Sanjay Dutt's role, Sukanya playing Madhuri Dixit's role and Raghuman appearing in Jackie Shroff's role.
  • Saajan
    5

    Saajan

    Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit
    158 votes
    • Released: 1991
    • Directed by: Lawrence D'Souza
    Saajan is a 1991 Hindi film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and starring Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, and Salman Khan. It was released on 30 August, 1991. It is partly inspired by the French play Cyrano de Bergerac.
  • Shootout at Lokhandwala
    6

    Shootout at Lokhandwala

    Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan
    151 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Apoorva Lakhia
    Shootout at Lokhandwala is a 2007 Indian film directed by Apoorva Lakhia. It is based upon the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex shootout. Additional commissioner of police A.A. Khan, head of the ATS, attacked the Lokhandwala Complex on 16 November 1991, with a force of around 400 armed policemen. The leading protagonists in the film have slightly different names than their real-life counterparts and the film caption is "based on true rumours."

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