Jaat Surges Past ₹81 Crore at Indian Box Office Even as Competition Heats Up
Sunny Deol’s action-packed drama Jaat box office continues to make its presence felt, even as the number of screenings shrinks and fresh contenders crowd theaters. On its 16th day, Jaat pulled in around ₹0.85 crore, nudging its Indian total to a commendable ₹81.60 crore. Worldwide, it’s sitting pretty at a solid ₹110 crore—a number that leaves even some heavy hitters in its rearview mirror.
Directed by Gopichand Malineni, Jaat finds itself in an unusual position. Despite getting just 1,300 shows across India—down significantly from its opening weekend—the film’s fan base has stayed loyal. Morning, afternoon, evening, and night shows are filling up slowly, with average Hindi occupancy touching about 8.89%. While that’s not blockbuster territory, it points to a film finding its audience day by day—something that takes grit, especially when big names are fighting for the same viewer attention.
Facing Fewer Screens and Big Rivals, The Film Holds Firm
It’s not like Jaat has had the luxury of a clear path. Just last week, major releases like Ground Zero and Kesari 2 hit theaters, each vying for their own share of eyeballs and weekend wallets. Despite this, Jaat has managed to outperform Salman Khan’s Sikandar in terms of day-to-day hold and audience retention. For context, Sikandar hit ₹107 crore in just 12 days—blistering pace—but Jaat’s steadiness over two weeks suggests real staying power, not just first-weekend hype.
Fans have flocked for the movie’s blend of high-octane drama and old-school masala, powered by Sunny Deol’s presence. Alongside Deol, the cast features some familiar faces: Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Regina Cassandra. Each brings a flavor that’s helped stretch the movie’s appeal across not just Deol loyalists, but a wider crowd who love a good, no-nonsense action flick.
The movie’s producers—Mythri Movie Makers, Zee Studios, and People Media Factory—seem to have found the sweet spot between commercial numbers and critical appreciation. While some are already rushing to compare Jaat to Deol’s blockbuster Gadar 2, it’s clear the expectations are sky-high, maybe unrealistically so. Matching the kind of numbers Gadar 2 stacked up is a tall order for any film. But when it comes to consistent performance, Jaat is carving out its own slice of box office history.
As the third weekend rolls in, all eyes are on whether Jaat can maintain its pace, especially as more challengers enter the ring. For now, though, the movie’s resilience amid fierce competition is giving Sunny Deol another victory lap at the box office.
