Sunny Deol latest action flick, “Jaat,” which hit the silver screens on April 10, 2025, has completed its first week at the box office. The film, directed by Gopichand Malineni, marked Sunny Deol’s return to the big screen after the massive success of “Gadar 2” and generated considerable anticipation among fans. However, the initial excitement seems to be tapering off as the movie faces new competition and a decline in daily collections.
“Jaat” opened with a decent ₹9.5 crore on its first day, indicating a strong initial interest. The film sustained its momentum over the weekend, witnessing a jump in collections on Saturday (₹9.75 crore) and Sunday (₹14 crore), buoyed by positive word-of-mouth regarding Sunny Deol’s powerful performance and the film’s action sequences. The extended weekend helped the film garner a total of ₹40.25 crore in its first four days.
However, the weekdays brought a noticeable drop in the film’s earnings. Monday saw a collection of ₹7.25 crore, followed by ₹6 crore on Tuesday and a further dip to ₹3.81 crore on Wednesday. According to early estimates, the film managed to collect a meager ₹0.01 crore on its eighth day. This brings the total net collection of “Jaat” in India to approximately ₹57.32 crore by the end of its first week.
While ₹57.32 crore is a respectable figure for a mid-budget action film, it falls short of the movie’s reported production cost of ₹100 crore. The trade analysts suggest that recovering this hefty budget might be a challenging task for “Jaat” in the coming weeks.
Several factors contribute to this slowdown. Firstly, the initial novelty and excitement surrounding Sunny Deol’s return seem to be subsiding. Secondly, the content of the film, described by some critics as a “routine mass action entertainer” with a “nonsensical plot” in the second half, might not have the staying power to attract repeat audiences. While Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda’s performances have been praised, the film’s narrative has received mixed reviews. Some found it to be an “explosive paisa vasool entertainer,” while others criticized its lack of depth and reliance on over-the-top action.
Adding to the film’s woes is the release of Akshay Kumar’s highly anticipated “Kesari Chapter 2” on April 18, 2025. The advance booking for “Kesari Chapter 2” has already begun on a positive note, indicating a strong opening for the film. This new release is expected to significantly impact the screen space and audience share for “Jaat,” further hindering its chances of a strong second week.
Despite the challenges, “Jaat” has managed to become the third highest-grossing film of Sunny Deol’s career, only behind the “Gadar” series. The film has performed particularly well in North Indian circuits, with cities like Jaipur even surpassing Mumbai in initial collections. This highlights Sunny Deol’s strong fan base in these regions.
Globally, “Jaat” has reportedly grossed ₹71.25 crore in its first week, with ₹8.1 crore coming from overseas markets. While the worldwide numbers offer some solace, the domestic performance remains crucial for the film’s overall success.
Looking ahead, “Jaat” needs to maintain a steady performance in its second weekend to have any hope of recovering its investment. However, with the release of “Kesari Chapter 2” and the declining trend in its daily collections, the road ahead appears to be an uphill battle. Whether “Jaat” can withstand the competition and attract enough audience in the coming days remains to be seen. For now, it stands as a testament to Sunny Deol’s star power but also a reminder of the importance of strong content in sustaining a film’s box office run.
