Sunny Deol much-anticipated action film Jaat, directed by Gopichand Malineni in his Bollywood debut, continues to show steady momentum at the Indian box office. Released on April 10, the film has crossed the ₹47 crore mark in just five days, despite facing competition from other major releases.
Jaat Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown (India)
| Day | Collection (Net) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | ₹9.5 crore |
| Day 2 (Friday) | ₹7 crore |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | ₹9.75 crore |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | ₹14 crore |
| Day 5 (Monday) | ₹7 – ₹7.5 crore |
| Total | ₹47+ crore |
According to early estimates from Sacnilk, Jaat earned around ₹7-7.5 crore net on Monday, which is a strong hold considering it was a regular working day. The weekend saw a significant jump, especially on Sunday, where it saw a 43.59% hike in collections, partly attributed to Ambedkar Jayanti which brought a holiday boost in some regions.
Mixed Reviews but Steady Footfall
While Jaat hasn’t reached the heights of Sunny Deol’s blockbuster Gadar 2 (which had crossed ₹228.98 crore in its first five days), the film has carved its own path. Trade analysts note that the film is holding strong, despite competition from recent releases like Sikandar and Good Bad Ugly.
The movie opened to mixed critical reviews, with viewers divided over its masala-heavy narrative. Still, audiences seem to enjoy its action-packed sequences and high-voltage drama.
Star Cast and Storyline
Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory, Jaat stars:
- Sunny Deol
- Randeep Hooda
- Regena Cassandra
- Saiyami Kher
- Jagapathi Babu
- Ramya Krishnan
- Vineet Kumar Singh
- Zarina Wahab
- Prashant Bajaj
- P. Ravi Shankar
- Babloo Prithiveeraj
Jaat follows the story of a mysterious stranger who stumbles upon a conflicted village in Chirala, Andhra Pradesh, and becomes an unlikely savior. Packed with intense action, local politics, and emotional drama, the movie touches on themes of justice and community strength.
Sunny Deol on the Film’s Title
Ahead of the film’s release, Sunny addressed concerns surrounding the film’s title in a conversation with PTI:
“People get sensitive when you talk about labeling films. At the end of the day, we love everyone and are loved by everyone. We represent the whole country… there is no intention to uplift or downgrade anyone.”
Final Take
Despite comparisons to Gadar 2, Jaat is proving to be a mid-range success story, driven by Sunny Deol’s star power and action-packed storytelling. With steady weekday numbers, the film is expected to continue a healthy run through its second week.
