Sanju (2018)
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Sanju is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
What the audience says
Sanju is a solid, watchable Hindi film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 232 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 161 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 41m on it?
2h 41m of Hindi drama. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 232 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
Sanju explores some of the most crucial chapters from movie star Sanjay Dutt’s dramatic and controversial real life. It gives a lowdown on his tryst with drugs and his trials and tribulations in the Arms Acts case and the 1993 Mumbai blasts.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 41m — long |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Rajkumar Hirani
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in the UAE
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