Three major Bollywood films—Akshay Kumar’s courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2, Sunny Deol’s mass entertainer Jaat, and Salman Khan’s Eid release Sikandar—are currently battling it out at the box office.
April 22, 2025 | Here’s how each has performed after the first few days in theatres.
Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection
- Opening Date: April 18, 2025
- Genre: Historical courtroom drama
- Cast: Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday
- Director: Karan Singh Tyagi
- Producer: Dharma Productions
After a promising start, Kesari Chapter 2 saw a nearly 60% drop on its first Monday, earning ₹4.59 crore (as per Sacnilk).
- India Net (4 Days): ₹34 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹50+ crore
📝 The film, centered on Advocate C. Sankaran Nair’s battle for justice after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, has impressed critics but is facing stiff competition at the box office.
💥 Jaat Box Office Collection
- Cast: Sunny Deol
- Director: Gopichand Malineni
Sunny Deol’s Jaat is performing strongly, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The film crossed the ₹40 crore mark in India within 4 days.
- India Net: ₹40.25 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹100 crore+
🏆 Jaat has become Sunny Deol’s fourth-highest-grossing film and continues to enjoy momentum despite limited multiplex appeal.
🔫 Sikandar Box Office Collection
- Cast: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna
- Director: A.R. Murugadoss
Released during Eid, Sikandar has been a slow but steady performer. The film has now reached ₹84.25 crore net in India.
- India Net: ₹84.25 crore
- Overseas: ₹88.75 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹123.75 crore
📉 While Sikandar hasn’t matched expectations from a Salman Eid release, it is likely to cross ₹100 crore net soon, barring major drops.
📊 Box Office Face-off Summary
| Film | India Net | Worldwide Gross | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesari Chapter 2 | ₹34 Cr | ₹50 Cr+ | Below Expectations |
| Jaat | ₹40.25 Cr | ₹100 Cr+ | Surprise Success |
| Sikandar | ₹84.25 Cr | ₹123.75 Cr | Moderate Performer |
📝 Final Word
While Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 grapples with a steep drop, Sunny Deol’s Jaat emerges as the surprise hit of the month. Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s Sikandar holds firm but underwhelms by his usual standards.
🎥 All eyes now turn to Emraan Hashmi’s Ground Zero, releasing April 25, to see if it can shake up the charts.
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