Sunny Deol’s highly awaited action movie JAAT was released on the big screens this week with quite some fanfare, particularly among mass audiences as well as those who enjoy high-octane entertainers. Opening with a good initial on Day 1, when it collected approximately ₹9.6 crore net in India, the Day 2 box office collections of the movie have now arrived—and though the movie dipped, it still held its ground.
On its second day, JAAT raked in ₹6.5 crore net in India. This takes the two-day figure to ₹16 crore net, which is understandable given that the second day was a weekday. While the movie saw a fall in collections, it still did well to hold on to more than 70% of Day 1 business, indicating a moderate hold at the box office.
A Decent Hold, But Not a Strong Surge
The fall from Day 1 to Day 2 is not steep, but nor does it reflect a spectacular hold. Considering that JAAT is a mass-appeal action entertainer helmed by Gopichand Malineni, one expected it to hold better momentum even on weekdays. The absence of a high upward trend reflects that though the audience base is present, the film has not yet penetrated into a larger audience.
Trade analysts and critics reacted in mixed ways post-Day 1, implying that the film was doing better on single screens and smaller centers as opposed to urban multiplexes. That pattern appeared to hold up to Day 2, which largely accounts for the consistent but lackluster numbers. The action content of the movie and the bigger-than-life appeal of Sunny Deol are pulling in his faithful fan base, but to become a full commercial hit, JAAT must find a much wider audience.
Monday May Be the Game Changer
One major boon JAAT has is the upcoming government holiday on Monday, which should provide a much-needed uplift to the film. A healthy Sunday followed by a strong Monday can go a long way in improving its position in the long weekend. The film now has a golden chance to aim for the ₹50 crore net mark by the close of its first five days.
This extended weekend could prove to be a watershed moment in determining the overall course of JAAT. If the film is able to do well on Sunday and Monday, it will gather the momentum it requires to see through the rest of the upcoming week. But if it does not manage to register a sizable increase, the possibility of it turning out to be a huge box office hit will begin to fade.
Budget Pressure: The 150 Crore Target
While JAAT is generating average numbers at the box office, it’s important to understand the larger picture. The film’s budget is reportedly high, and insiders suggest that it needs to earn at least ₹150 crore net in India to be considered a profitable venture for its producers. With only ₹16 crore in two days, the film still has a long road ahead.
That’s a tall target, and even the makers, who have bet big on pan-India in this one with Gopichand Malineni, best known for delivering mass films of the South kind, joining forces with Sunny Deol to fashion a pan-India action hero film, could do with all the help. The performance isn’t quite substantial enough at this point to bet on long-term success. Without a spike on Sunday and Monday, JAAT collections may falter in the ₹150 crore target.
All that aside, Sunny Deol’s recent box office traction—particularly post-Gadar 2—cannot be discounted. His return has been welcomed, and JAAT could still enjoy word-of-mouth in rural and tier-2/tier-3 hubs. These segments may propel steady collections even if metros fail to deliver.
Audience Reaction: Masses Cheer, Multiplexes Lukewarm
The response to JAAT till now has been a mixed bag. Front-benchers and masses alike are lapping up the high-voltage action, punchy one-liners, and Deol’s signature intensity. The movie has everything an action fan would desire—fist-fights, chase scenes, power-packed background score, and emotional family drama.
But the movie hasn’t met with such acceptance from multiplex audiences. Urban viewers feel that the story is old-fashioned and doesn’t present anything fresh in terms of storytelling or visual treatment. This dual in response is clearly being seen in the box office figures.
On the positive side, holiday and weekend periods are more conducive to mass-market entertainers such as JAAT, and this is why trade analysts remain optimistic about a turnaround.
Looking Ahead: Can JAAT Bounce Back?
The coming days are critical for JAAT. With Sunday’s collections still unreported and Monday being a holiday, there’s still hope that the movie can achieve a big jump. If it crosses ₹35–40 crore by Monday’s end, it will have some elbow room to eye more milestones in Week 1.
But the pressure is definitely on. A high-budget film like this one starring a leading actor like Sunny Deol cannot sustain a lukewarm run indefinitely. The next weekend will determine whether JAAT turns out to be a box office hit or just another lost cause.
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Conclusion: A Crucial Weekend Ahead
JAAT is holding, but still not that strong. ₹6.5 crore on Day 2 and ₹16 crore in two days means the movie is still waiting for that one leap to make itself a box office player. That window comes during the extended weekend, and the Sunny Deol fans are hoping against hope.
The movie might not have opened with fireworks, but it still has the fuel for a good run—if the momentum starts soon. All eyes are now on Sunday and Monday. If JAAT wishes to stake its claim as one of the year’s big hits, it must start firing on all cylinders now.
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