Sanjay Dutt Movies: Key Filmography
Sanjay Dutt has appeared in more than 135 films in five languages. The table below focuses on his most significant work.
Landmark Films
| Year | Movie | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rocky | Hindi | Rocky | Lead debut; directed by Sunil Dutt |
| 1982 | Vidhaata | Hindi | Kunal | One of 1982’s top grossers |
| 1986 | Naam | Hindi | Vicky Kapoor | Career turning point |
| 1991 | Saajan | Hindi | Aman | Highest-grossing Hindi film of 1991 |
| 1991 | Sadak | Hindi | Ravi | Major commercial hit |
| 1993 | Khalnayak | Hindi | Ballu | Iconic anti-hero role |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | Hindi | Raghu | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir | Hindi | SSP Inayat Khan | Critically acclaimed |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Hindi | Murli Prasad Sharma | Filmfare Best Comedian |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Hindi | Girish | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nomination |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Hindi | Murli Prasad Sharma | Blockbuster sequel |
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Hindi | ACP Shamsher Khan | Ensemble crime drama |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Hindi | Kancha Cheena | Acclaimed villain role |
| 2014 | PK | Hindi | Bhairon Singh | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Bhoomi | Hindi | Arun Sachdeva | Comeback lead role |
| 2022 | KGF: Chapter 2 | Kannada | Adheera | Kannada debut; pan-India hit |
| 2023 | Leo | Tamil | Antony Das | Tamil debut |
| 2024 | Double iSmart | Telugu | Big Bull | Telugu debut |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Hindi | Chief Inspector Baba | Commercial success |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Hindi | SP Chaudhary Aslam | Highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Hindi | SSP Chaudhary Aslam | Reported as the second-highest-grossing Indian film ever |
| 2026 | Raja Shivaji | Marathi / Hindi | Afzal Khan | Highest-grossing Marathi film |
| 2026 | KD: The Devil | Kannada | Dhaak Deva | Directed by Prem |
| 2026 | Aakhri Sawal | Hindi | Prof. Gopal Nadkarni | Also co-producer |
Cameo and Special Appearances
| Year | Movie | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Reshma Aur Shera | Hindi | Qawwali singer | Child appearance |
| 2018 | Sanju | Hindi | Himself | Special appearance in his own biopic |
| 2023 | Jawan | Hindi | Special appearance | Shah Rukh Khan starrer |
Sanjay Dutt Upcoming Movies and Current Projects
Confirmed Projects
- The Good Maharaja: Dutt plays Jam Sahib Digvijaysinhji of Nawanagar, who sheltered Polish children during World War II. It is an India–Poland co-production in Hindi, English and Polish, scheduled for release on 18 December 2026.
- Ranger (working title): a jungle action-adventure directed by Jagan Shakti and produced by Luv Ranjan, with Ajay Devgn and Tamannaah Bhatia. Dutt plays the leader of a poaching gang. It was first set for 4 December 2026 and has been pushed to summer 2027.
- Khalnayak Returns: a new take on the 1993 classic, with Dutt returning as Ballu. Jio Studios, Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment are behind it. It was announced in April 2026; no director or release date has been announced yet.
Announced / In Development
- Vaastav 2: Dutt has said publicly that he will return as Raghu, and reports link Mahesh Manjrekar as director. Official production details are still awaited.
- The Virgin Tree: the first announced project from Three Dimension Motion Pictures. No release date has been confirmed.
Note: release dates in Indian cinema often change. The details above reflect public reports as of September 2026.
