After a Friday dip and rising competition from Akshay Kumar’s Kesari 2, Jaat’s road to ₹100 crore depends on its weekend resilience.
April 19, 2025: With Akshay Kumar’s ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ entering the box office arena, Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’ is facing tough headwinds. On Day 9 (second Friday), Jaat collected ₹4.25 crore (India net), taking its 9-day domestic total to ₹65.90 crore, as per Sacnilk estimates. The film now needs a strong weekend to stay in the ₹100 crore race.
🆚 Kesari Chapter 2 Impact:
- Kesari 2 opened at ₹7.5 crore on Day 1
- Outperformed Jaat by over ₹3 crore despite being a new release
- Advance bookings and audience buzz shifted toward Akshay’s courtroom drama
📈 Jaat Box Office Highlights:
| Day | Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thu) | ₹9.50 Cr |
| Day 2 (Fri) | ₹7.00 Cr |
| Day 3 (Sat) | ₹9.75 Cr |
| Day 4 (Sun) | ₹14.00 Cr |
| Day 5 (Mon) | ₹7.25 Cr |
| Day 6-8 | Modest weekday performance |
| Day 9 (Fri) | ₹4.25 Cr |
| Total (India Net): ₹65.90 Cr | |
| Worldwide Gross (approx.): ₹76 Cr |
🎯 Can Jaat Still Hit ₹100 Cr?
The odds are tightening. With collections dipping, competition rising, and Kesari Chapter 2 gaining steam, the path to ₹100 crore will require:
- Strong weekend hold and word-of-mouth
- Boost in Tier 2 and Tier 3 city audiences
- Continued push in north Indian circuits
- Stability despite Kesari 2’s box office rise
🛡️ Outlook:
While Jaat had a robust opening and Sunday peak (₹14 Cr), the post-weekend slowdown and new release pressure may restrict its momentum. However, Good Friday helped soften the drop, and the film still has a slim chance to hit ₹100 crore if it maintains weekend traction.
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