Sunny Deol’s highly anticipated pan-India action film, “Jaat,” has hit theatres, marking the actor’s foray into the South Indian film market. Bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, known for their blockbuster hits, “Jaat” was touted as Sunny Deol’s answer to recent pan-India action spectacles like “Jawan” and “Sikandar.”
Opening day box office collections
According to Industry tracker Sacnilk “Jaat” managed to collect Rs 6.07 crore at the Indian box office on its opening day, April 10 by 5 PM. This figure indicates a solid start, but the film’s future performance hinges on its ability to maintain momentum throughout the weekend.
Jatt movie advance booking figures
Despite the pan-India hype, the advance booking for “Jaat” ended on Wednesday night with a relatively low Rs 2.37 crore gross in pre-sales across India, according to Sacnilk. This figure is significantly lower than the Rs 17.60 crore advance booking secured by “Gadar 2” ahead of its release. Notably, “Jaat” failed to reach the Rs 1 crore mark in advance bookings in most major territories, barring the National Capital Region (NCR), raising concerns about its overall box office potential.
Occupancy rates
The film’s opening day occupancy rates across major regions in India further highlight the mixed reception. Jaipur recorded the highest occupancy at 29.50%, driven by strong afternoon shows. The NCR followed with a solid 17.50%, while Chandigarh and Hyderabad posted decent figures. However, major metropolitan areas like Mumbai and Pune showed significantly lower occupancy rates, at 10% and 7.5% respectively. Other cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad also reported moderate occupancy.
Star-Studded cast and direction
Directed by Gopichand Malineni, making his Hindi directorial debut, “Jaat” boasts a star-studded cast including Regina Cassandra, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, Ramya Krishnan, and Jagapathi Babu. The film’s ensemble cast and high-octane action sequences were expected to draw large crowds, but the initial numbers suggest a more nuanced response.