Will Sunny Deol’s Jaat Earn Big On Opening Day? Here’s What Trade Expert Says
This is the first collaboration between Sunny Deol and Gopichand Malineni, and is one of the most anticipated films this April.
Jaat, starring Sunny Deol, is all set to hit theaters this weekend. The action movie, helmed by director Gopichand Malineni, is expected to have a successful launch at the box office. Reportedly, the mass actioner has garnered a positive reaction in advance bookings. This is the first collaboration between Sunny Deol and Gopichand Malineni, and is one of the most anticipated films this April.
In an exclusive interview with Zoom, trade expert Akshaye Rathi predicted that Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda’s Jaat will perform well in North India. According to him, the Zee Studios, Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory-backed production will gross Rs 10 crore or more on day one at the box office. The trade expert added, “It’s tough to really gauge how the audience behaves these days, but I’d be very surprised if it doesn’t open too well."
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Meanwhile, during a recent promotional event, Sunny Deol was asked about his previous statement about not wanting to classify Jaat as a religious film. In answer, the actor acknowledged that these discussions might be sensitive. Sunny Deol stated, “See, people get sensitive when you all talk about it. We should not be talking about all these things. Because at the end of the day, we are loved by everyone and we love everyone. We represent the whole country. As a matter of fact, the whole world. So, it is nothing like we are trying to uplift or look down on anybody. Aisa kuchh nahi hai (There’s nothing like that)." He added that the goal of going to the movies is to have fun and leave with a positive feeling.
Jaat, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, is a full-fledged entertainer. Aside from Sunny Deol, the film stars Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Regina Cassandra, Saiyami Kher and others. Jaat also marks Sunny Deol’s first onscreen collaboration with Randeep Hooda, who is playing the antagonist Ranatunga in the film.
On the work front, Sunny Deol has a number of exciting ventures ahead of him. He will be seen in Rajkumar Santoshi’s historical drama Lahore 1947, his first work with Aamir Khan Productions. He will also reprise his iconic role in the Anurag Singh-directed sequel to Border.
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