Sunny Deol feels ‘ghabrahat’ over comparisons between ‘Jaat’ box office and ‘Gadar 2’ success: ‘There’s so much noise about numbers’ | Hindi Movie News

Sunny Deol is currently enjoying the success of his recent release Jaat, which collected around Rs 22 crore over its first two days at the box office. However, compared to his 2023 hit ‘Gadar 2‘, ‘Jaat’ is struggling to maintain consistent numbers. He has now addressed the comparisons being drawn between his hit films and his recent releases.
In a recent conversation with Bollywood Life, Sunny reflected on the scrutiny that follows a blockbuster hit. “Pressure? I’ve never really taken pressure in my life,” he remarked. “But aaj ke zamaane mein, even if you don’t, someone will poke you to feel it! There’s so much noise—about numbers, expectations—that it starts to get to you.”

While ‘Gadar 2’ sparked a wave of nostalgia and drew crowds in droves, Jaat has yet to replicate that momentum. The action-packed film marks the Hindi debut of Telugu director Gopichand Malineni and features a prominent ensemble including Randeep Hooda, Regina Cassandra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, Ramya Krishnan, and Jagapathi Babu.
Sunny shared how the endless discussions about performance metrics can be overwhelming. “I worked on the film hoping people would like it. But how can we predict what figures it will make? Still, when people keep asking, of course it brings some ghabrahat,” he admitted.
ETimes reviews ‘Jaat’: “With a title steeped in cultural pride and defiance, Jaat wears its identity on its sleeve. It’s clearly designed as a star vehicle for Sunny Deol, placing him front and centre in a role that brings back his signature style—loud one-liners, heavy action scenes, and a larger-than-life masculinity straight out of the 90s. To its credit, the film doesn’t shy away from this tone and fully commits to the old-school action formula, even if it feels dated at times.
The plot unfolds in a coastal village ruled by the iron hand of Ranatunga (a chilling Randeep Hooda), whose tyranny sets the stage for a classic messiah narrative. A lone drifter—Deol’s Jaat—arrives, bears witness to the injustices, and predictably becomes the avenging force. While the premise holds promise, it’s the execution that falters. The film leans heavily on tropes—blood-soaked revenge arcs, slow-motion punches, and sermon-heavy dialogues—leaving little room for surprise or nuance.”