Sultan of Delhi is a period crime thriller set in 1960s Delhi, chronicling the rise of Arjun Bhatia, a Partition survivor who ascends within the city's criminal underworld. After witnessing his family's massacre during the 1947 Partition, Arjun and his father relocate to Delhi, where he becomes entwined with Jagan Seth, the city's leading illicit arms dealer. As Arjun's influence grows, he navigates a treacherous landscape of greed, betrayal, and power struggles, aiming to establish himself as the "Sultan" of Delhi.
Directed by Milan Luthria, Sultan of Delhi offers a stylized portrayal of Delhi's underworld, marked by high production values and a nostalgic 1960s ambiance. Tahir Raj Bhasin delivers a compelling performance as Arjun Bhatia, capturing the character's complexity and ambition. However, while the series boasts a strong cast and impressive visuals, some critics note that the narrative treads familiar ground, lacking the depth and innovation found in other contemporary gangster dramas. The storytelling, though engaging, occasionally adheres to genre clichés, which may affect its originality.