Sunny Deol's Jaat beats Gadar-Ek Prem Katha to become his second biggest hit after Gadar 2
Sunny Deol
has proved, once again, that he remains a formidable force at the box office. His latest release, Jaat, has officially overtaken the iconic Gadar: Ek Prem Katha to become the second biggest hit of his career. In just 13 days,
Jaat
has minted an impressive Rs 78.20 crore at the domestic box office, surpassing Gadar's lifetime collection of Rs 76.65 crore — a record that stood strong for over two decades.
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The success of Jaat highlights Sunny's enduring connection with audiences, especially in the heartland belt where his action-packed, emotionally charged roles continue to strike a chord. While the film's numbers have been climbing steadily, it still trails behind his all-time biggest blockbuster,
Gadar 2
, which stormed the box office in 2023 with a staggering Rs 525.7 crore collection, rewriting records and reaffirming Sunny's superstar status.
What makes this milestone even more special is the nostalgia attached to Gadar, a film that became a cultural phenomenon back in 2001. For Jaat to cross that benchmark reflects Sunny's ability to stay relevant across generations, with audiences old and new cheering for his larger-than-life characters.
And the actor isn't slowing down anytime soon. Sunny has a power-packed lineup ahead, starting with Ramayan, where he'll be seen playing Hanuman alongside Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Ram — a casting choice that has already sparked massive buzz. Then there's
Border 2
, the long-awaited sequel to his 1997 war epic, featuring an ensemble cast of
Varun Dhawan
,
Diljit Dosanjh
, and Ahan Shetty. Also on the cards is Lahore 1947, a much-anticipated collaboration with Aamir Khan, which promises to be a period drama steeped in history and high-voltage drama.
Sunny also has a film called Baap which would see him reuniting with his old friends like
Jackie Shroff
,
Sanjay Dutt
and Mithun Chakraborthy. But there has been no buzz about the film for a long time. Everyone felt that post the success of Gadar 2 , the film will see the light of the day but that hasn't happened till now. The film is backed by choregrapher turned filmmaker Ahmed Khan.
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