
Sanjay Dutt
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Sanjay Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is an Indian film actor and producer who works in Hindi cinema in addition to a few Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi films. Dutt is the son of Hindi film stars Sunil and Nargis Dutt. He made his debut in 1981. Known for his versatile roles, style and intensity, he has often portrayed flawed heroes on screen.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sanjay Dutt reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Sanjay Dutt's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 84% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sanjay Dutt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in KD – The Devil, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sanjay Dutt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sanjay Dutt's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sanjay Dutt.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Rajasaab | Pekamedala Kanakaraju | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | SP Chaudhary Aslam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Bhootnii | Baba | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Leo | Antony Das | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Jawan | Madhavan Naik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj | Kaka Kanha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Adheera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Toolsidas Junior | Mohammad Salam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Torbaaz | Nasser Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Prassthanam | Baldev Pratap Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sanju | Himself (Cameo) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | PK | Bhairao Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke | Police Inspector Karate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Department | Inspector Mahadev Bhosle | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Kancha Cheena | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Veer Vijay Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lamhaa | Vikram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | EMI | Sattarbhai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Kabir Nayak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Murli Prasad Sharma "Munna Bhai" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Taxi No. 9211 | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Girish Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home | Khan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Murli Prasad Sharma "Munna Bhai" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pitaah | Rudra | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir | Inayat Khan | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Kurukshetra | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Vaastav | Raghunath Shivalkar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Achanak | Sanjay Dutt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mahaanta | Sanjay Malhotra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta | Vikraanta A. Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Khal Nayak | Balaram "Ballu" Prasad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Gumrah | Jagan "Jaggu" Nath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sahibaan | Kunwar Vijay Pal Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Saajan | Aman Verma/Sagar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tejaa | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Jeene Do | Karamveer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | Police Inspector Amar Sharma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | Bhola | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Do Qaidi | Manu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hathyar | Avinash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Hashim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Govinda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Inaam Dus Hazaar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Naam | Vicky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vidhaata | Kunal Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rocky | Rakesh / Rocky D'Souza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Reshma Aur Shera | Qawalli Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | KD – The Devil | Dhak Deva | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sanjay Dutt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sanjay Dutt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sanjay Dutt is "KD – The Devil" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sanjay Dutt acted in?
Sanjay Dutt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sanjay Dutt?
Other notable films include "Hum Bhi Insaan Hain", "Sahibaan", and "Jeene Do".




