'Jaat' X reviews out: Netizens praise Sunny Deol's 'paisa vasool' massy action drama

Sunny Deol's much-anticipated action thriller movie hit the big screens on Thursday. Reviews of the action extravaganza have so far been mixed. One X user, highly impressed with the performances and story, gave it a 5 out of 5 rating and wrote, " An amazing experience for the mass audience!"

Amit Joshi, director of 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulajh Jiya' left a rather enthusiastic response.

"Just attended the premiere of #Jaat — mind-blowing, paisa vasool, and pure wholesome entertainment! If you’re a fan of Ghayal, Damini, or Ghatak, this one takes it to the next level.

Missed paying my respects to the legendary Dharmendra ji as it was a jam packed show.. whom I had the honour to direct in my last film #TeriBatoonMeinAisaUljhaJiya . His mighty son, the original action superstar..@iamsunnydeol.. , roars on screen — sheer awe and love!” read the comment.

However, one user said that the movie was disappointing overall. "Very Disappointing performance by Sunny Deol Not Expected. This movie had a very bad story and the direction presentation was very low. There are just unnecessary forced action scenes. #SunnyDeol should retire now.." he wrote.

As per a Sacnilk report, the movie may have a promising start at the box-office. As per data from the Sacnilk website, the film has kicked off its box office journey on a highly encouraging note, with first-day advance bookings raking in ₹2.37 crore in gross revenue (excluding block seats). Over 1.13 lakh tickets have already been sold for approximately 14,200 shows scheduled across India. These figures point to a strong buzz surrounding the release, with notable demand seen both in major urban multiplexes and mass-market circuits.

When block seats are factored in, the film’s Day 1 gross leaps significantly to ₹6.27 crore, underscoring the heightened anticipation among audiences. The Average Ticket Price (ATP) currently stands at ₹201, reflecting healthy ticket sales across a wide range of regions and formats. The robust pre-release traction suggests the movie is well on track for a solid opening at the box office.

Regionally, the film's advance booking trends indicate a solid grip in North Indian markets. Leading the pack is the National Capital Region (NCR), which has pulled in ₹36.84 lakh in pre-sales, surging to ₹1.06 crore when block seats are included. Gujarat follows closely with collections of ₹26.84 lakh, while Mumbai records ₹12.3 lakh in early bookings. Southern and western metros like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune have also shown steady momentum, each registering advance sales in the ₹3–9 lakh range. These figures highlight a widespread pre-release buzz across key urban centers.

About 'Jaat'

The latest action drama Jaat, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, promises a thrilling cinematic experience with an ensemble cast led by veteran actor Sunny Deol. Marking Deol’s first on-screen collaboration with Randeep Hooda, the film features Hooda in a menacing role as the antagonist Varadaraja Ranatunga.

Set against the backdrop of a troubled coastal village, the film follows a traveller who becomes entangled in the community’s struggle against criminal dominance and systemic corruption. This traveller, portrayed by Sunny Deol, evolves into a symbol of resistance, battling the forces that have long oppressed the innocent. His character’s arc is deeply rooted in justice and retribution.

Adding further substance to the film are notable performances from Regina Cassandra, who takes on the role of Bharathi, and actors Saiyami Kher, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Ramya Krishnan. Each character contributes to the overarching narrative with distinct motivations and emotional depth, enhancing the complexity of the story without diverting from its central conflict.

Ahead of the film’s release, the production team hosted a high-profile event in Delhi to debut the title track. At the launch, Sunny Deol reflected on his artistic approach, emphasizing his collaborative spirit and trust in directorial vision.

Jaat is entering theatres alongside Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly, a Tamil action-comedy directed by Adhik Ravichandran. While Jaat has been produced on a Rs 100 crore budget, its competitor reportedly cost Rs 300 crore to make, signaling a major box office contest.