Jaat Box Office Collection: Sunny Deol’s action drama Jaat has witnessed a slowdown at the box office on its eighth day, just a day before the release of Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2. The film’s occupancy dipped significantly, reflecting the impact of the upcoming big release.
Total Box Office Collection
Jaat collected ₹2.1 crore on Day 8, marking a 47.5% drop compared to the previous day. The film’s total India net collection now stands at ₹59.6 crore. Worldwide, it has amassed around ₹76 crore, including ₹8.15 crore from overseas markets. The India gross collection is estimated at ₹67.85 crore as of Day 7.
Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net Collection | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹9.5 Cr | – |
| Day 2 | ₹7 Cr | -26.32% |
| Day 3 | ₹9.75 Cr | +39.29% |
| Day 4 | ₹14 Cr | +43.59% |
| Day 5 | ₹7.25 Cr | -48.21% |
| Day 6 | ₹6 Cr | -17.24% |
| Day 7 | ₹4 Cr | -33.33% |
| Day 8 | ₹2.1 Cr | -47.5% |
| Total | ₹59.6 Cr | – |
Occupancy on Day 8 dropped to 7.80% among Hindi audiences, the first time it fell below 10%. Morning shows had 5.51%, afternoon 10.09%, while evening and night shows recorded zero occupancy, indicating a sharp decline.
Story
Jaat follows Baldev Pratap Singh (Sunny Deol), who gets stranded in a village terrorized by the villain Ranatunga (Randeep Hooda), an international terrorist disguised as a local tyrant. Baldev takes on the oppressive forces with the help of a CBI officer, leading to intense action and drama.
Movie Cast
- Sunny Deol as Baldev Pratap Singh (Jaat)
- Randeep Hooda as Ranatunga / Muthuvel Karikalan
- Regina Cassandra as Bharathi
- Saiyami Kher as SI Vijaya Lakshmi
- Vineet Kumar Singh as Somulu
- Jagapathi Babu as CBI Officer Sathya Moorthy
- Ramya Krishnan, Zarina Wahab, and others in supporting roles
- Urvashi Rautela in a special song appearance
Movie Review: Expert Opinions
Critics have praised Jaat for its strong mass appeal and Sunny Deol’s intense performance. The film’s action sequences and gripping storyline have been highlighted as its biggest strengths. However, some controversy arose due to a scene involving religious imagery, which led to protests and calls for a ban from the Christian community.
Movie Rating
- IMDb: 7.2/10 (approximate, based on audience reviews)
- Bollywood Hungama: 3.5/5
- Trade analysts describe the film as a “respectable total” for a standalone action film, especially noting its strong performance in mass circuits.
Upcoming Clash with Kesari Chapter 2
Jaat faces stiff competition from Kesari Chapter 2, releasing the next day. Despite Kesari lagging behind in advance bookings, it is expected to have a strong opening. The Good Friday weekend will be crucial for Jaat to maintain its box office momentum.