Sunny Deol’s Jaat leads the first weekend race, while Akshay Kumar’s Kesari 2 holds steady with strong growth; Emraan Hashmi’s Ground Zero struggles to gain momentum.
April 27, 2025: Mumbai: The past few weekends have been action-packed at the Indian box office with three major releases — Sunny Deol’s Jaat, Akshay Kumar’s Kesari 2, and Emraan Hashmi’s Ground Zero — vying for audience attention.
While all three films generated buzz, their first weekend box office performances paint a telling picture of audience preferences.
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First Weekend Box Office Comparison:
| Film | First Weekend Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|
| Jaat | ₹30.25 crore |
| Kesari 2 | ₹24.5 crore |
| Ground Zero | ₹3 crore |
Jaat: The Front Runner
Sunny Deol’s Jaat stormed the box office with a strong opening weekend, collecting ₹30.25 crore in its first three days.
Boosted by massive single-screen appeal and positive word-of-mouth in rural belts, Jaat has so far outpaced its competitors comfortably.
Kesari 2: Solid Growth, Steady Hold
Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 had a relatively softer opening compared to Jaat but gained strength over its first weekend, thanks to positive reviews, word-of-mouth, and a Buy One Get One Free offer.
The film minted ₹24.5 crore in its first three days, with Saturday and Sunday showing encouraging jumps.
Ground Zero: Underwhelming Start
Despite starring a popular actor like Emraan Hashmi and focusing on a patriotic narrative, Ground Zero struggled at the ticket counters, managing to earn only around ₹3 crore across its opening weekend.
Limited promotions and a niche appeal may have contributed to its slow start.
Final Take:
While Jaat clearly leads the box office race after the first weekend, Kesari 2 remains in strong contention with better weekday prospects due to urban multiplex audiences.
Ground Zero will now rely heavily on word-of-mouth to pick up momentum and sustain a meaningful run in the coming days.
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