While Jaat surpasses Gadar (2001) in lifetime domestic earnings, it struggles to cross ₹100 crore amid stiff competition from Raid 2 and Kesari Chapter 2.
May 2, 2025 | Mumbai
Sunny Deol’s action-drama Jaat has turned out to be a moderate box office success, registering ₹86.85 crore in domestic collections over 22 days. While not a runaway blockbuster like Gadar 2, the film has outperformed expectations in select regions, notably Rajasthan, Delhi/UP, and East Punjab.
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💰 Box Office Highlights
- Total Domestic Collection (Day 22): ₹86.85 crore
- Opening Day Collection: ₹9.5 crore
- Day 22 Collection: ₹50 lakh (lowest single-day haul)
- Worldwide Gross (Reported): ₹100+ crore
- Budget: Approx. ₹80 crore
- Break-even Status: Close to recovery, thanks to regional pull and overseas earnings
🌍 Regional Stronghold & Comparisons
Despite no franchise tag or crossover appeal like Kesari Chapter 2 or Raid 2, Jaat has resonated strongly with its target audience, particularly in the northern belt. Its regional pull mirrors the old-school masala appeal of Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (₹76.65 crore), which it has now surpassed in nett India earnings.
However, when compared to the ₹513.75 crore domestic haul of Gadar 2, Jaat has captured less than one-fifth of that milestone.
🎬 Challenges & Competition
After an encouraging start, Jaat began losing momentum by the third weekend. Its day-wise performance dipped significantly:
- Day 18 (Sunday): ₹2 crore
- Day 20 (Monday): ₹65 lakh
- Day 21 (Tuesday): ₹70 lakh
- Day 22 (Wednesday): ₹50 lakh
The Labour Day holiday on May 1 did little to push collections due to stiff competition from Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 (₹18 crore opening) and Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2, which is approaching ₹75 crore with positive word-of-mouth.
🧾 Will Jaat 2 Happen?
Despite its limitations, producers have already greenlit Jaat 2. The move suggests confidence in building a franchise, perhaps learning from the success formulas of sequels like Pushpa or Drishyam.
👥 Star Cast
- Sunny Deol as the titular Jaat
- Randeep Hooda as gangster Rana Tunga
- Saiyami Kher as an abducted police officer
- Regina Cassandra, Vineet Kumar Singh in key roles
- Director: Gopichand Malineni
- Production: Mythri Movie Makers
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