Sunny Deol is back in his comfort zone with “Jaat,” a mass action entertainer which opened on the screens on April 10th, 2025. As analyzed by Thenewsnamaste, Telugu genre master Gopichand Malineni, “Jaat” attempts to blend South Indian action style with North Indian machismo. Let us jump right into the story aof this action movie.
The Core Story:
“Jaat” takes us to a terrorized village plagued by the brutal gangster Ranatunga (Randeep Hooda), who along with his brother Somulu (Vineet Kumar Singh) has brought about an era of terror. Even Bharathi (Regina Cassandra) and Ranatunga’s mother are party to his ill deeds. In the midst of all this turmoil arrives a stranger (later discovered to be Baldev Pratap Singh, played by Sunny Deol), a man with a past and an agenda of dispensing justice to the bullied villagers. Their will-fated meeting is shown in the film. The final runtime of Jaat clocks in at 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 31 seconds.
Main Actors and Performances:
- Sunny Deol as Baldev Pratap Singh/Jaat: Sunny Deol returns to the fray, and his return and robust screen presence are a bonus in itself, says most reviews. His action fans who love his vintage “dhai kilo ka haath” action will be sure to have enough to satisfy them. Critics note that he stabilizes the film with his intensity and impromptu action sequences.
- Randeep Hooda as Ranatunga: Randeep Hooda portrays the sinister villain well. He brings to the character a certain unbalanced aspect, which makes him a force to be reckoned with for Deol’s character.
- Regina Cassandra as Bharathi: Regina Cassandra features significantly as the wife of Ranatunga. Despite the presence of some reviews that imply that her character might have been fleshed out more, she acts well in the given constraints.
- Vinay Kumar Singh as Somulu: Vinay Kumar Singh offers the deranged, threatening villain’s brother on screen, playing his role reasonably well in helping bring the overall movie’s ruthlessness.
- Saiyami Kher as SI Vijaya Lakshmi: Saiyami Kher plays the role of a policeman, but, according to some critics, she is not given enough space, and her role is not significantly related to the main plot.
Earnings Till Now:
“Jaat” fared reasonably well at the box office due to the gigantic fan base of Sunny Deol, especially in the wake of the success of “Gadar 2”. Early indications were of a successful first weekend. The film has, however, seemingly run out of steam on its going-forward progress.
Through April 25th, 2025 (approximately 15 days post-release), preliminary indications put the net collection overall in India by the film at roughly ₹78-81 crore. Although it made a good beginning, it is losing to fresh releases and its collections have dropped in the second week. It is still continuing in the theatres, and its final box office outcome is yet to be decided, Based on reports available, an approximate total production expense of “Jaat” is around ₹100 crore (One Hundred Crore Indian Rupees).
Positive Points:
- Sunny Deol’s Action and Presence: Sunny Deol’s action film supporters, his good performances and good action sequences are a major asset. He does play the larger-than-life hero convincingly.
- Randeep Hooda’s Villainous Role: Randeep Hooda’s villainous role has been enjoyed for the intensity and threat value, and as a good contrast to the hero.
- Spellbinding First Half: All reviews say that the movie’s first half is spellbinding and well-paced, laying the foundation for the cat-and-mouse chase between the two protagonists.
- Mass Entertainment Value: “Jaat” is what it is – a mass action entertainer – with plenty of cheesy action and punchy dialogues to sell to a particular section.
- Background Score of Thaman S: Thaman S’s background score is also graded as among the big positives, supporting the action sequences and emotional sequences very well.
Negative Points:
- Clichéd and Formulaic Story: Complaints have been that the story is very predictable and lacks depth or freshness. It takes the tried and trusted route of the hero battling tyranny.
- Weak Second Half: The narrative is claimed to weaken during the second half, becoming cluttered with too many plot points and losing the first half’s pace.
- Illogic and Unlogical Twists: A few of the complaints are of illogic in a few scenes and the inclusion of twists which are forced rather than being an integral part of the narrative.
- Underdeveloped Supporting Cast: Saiyami Kher’s cop and even Regina Cassandra’s Bharathi have been said to be slightly underdeveloped and not utilized fully to their capacity.
- Loudness and Too Much Action: Though action is the strength, there would be some who would feel battered by the high-octane action sequences and bombastic overheard score at times.
Overall:
“Jaat” is for Sunny Deol fans only and those who appreciate the old, mass-style action movies. Though Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda are relished in the performance, the movie is plagued by a dull second half and a clichéd plot. Its box office collections, while being good in the initial couple of days, have suffered. If you prefer a no-holds-barred action treat with a heroic hero, “Jaat” can be watched. But if you’re prepared for a convoluted plot and heavy character development, you might find it lacking. Keep on keeping an eye on our official websites thenewsnamaste.com for updates!
