Currently, a box office clash is underway between two Bollywood superstars, Sunny Deol and Akshay Kumar. Sunny Deol's action-packed and patriotic film, Jaat, is performing exceptionally well since its release.
Box Office Collection: Bollywood is witnessing a fierce competition between two major films. On one hand, Sunny Deol's powerful action film, Jaat, is captivating audiences; on the other, Akshay Kumar's Kesari 2, once again brings patriotic fervor to the screen. These two films have ignited a box office battle. Let's examine which film earned more on Sunday and whose overall performance has been better so far.
Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' Shows a Strong Start
Kesari 2 is a historical film based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, it stars Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Pandey in lead roles. The film's potent mix of patriotism, emotion, and drama has resonated bly with audiences.
At the box office, Kesari 2 opened with ₹7.75 crore on Friday. While Saturday saw a slight dip to ₹6.24 crore, Sunday witnessed a b resurgence, earning ₹12.25 crore. In total, the film has grossed ₹29.75 crore in its first three days.
Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' Continues its Strong Run
Meanwhile, Sunny Deol's Jaat, a typical action thriller, is packed with rustic charm, powerful dialogues, and b performances. The presence of Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar Singh further strengthens the narrative. The film significantly impacted audiences in its first week.
Jaat earned ₹61.65 crore in its first week. The film maintained its momentum into the second week. On Friday (day 9), it collected ₹4 crore, and on Saturday (day 10), it earned ₹3.75 crore. Sunday (day 11) saw a 50.67% increase, with the film grossing ₹5.65 crore. Jaat's total earnings after 11 days now stand at ₹75.05 crore.
Sunday's Winner?
Comparing Sunday's earnings, Kesari 2 outperformed Jaat. Akshay Kumar's film earned ₹12.25 crore on its third day, while Sunny Deol's film earned ₹5.65 crore on its eleventh day. This clearly indicates that audiences favored Kesari 2 on Sunday.
Considering the overall earnings, Jaat currently holds a significant lead. With a budget of ₹100 crore, it has already earned over ₹75 crore and is poised to soon surpass its budget. On the other hand, Kesari 2, budgeted at ₹150 crore, has earned ₹29.75 crore so far. However, it has only been in theaters for three days, and its initial performance suggests it could see a substantial rise in the coming days.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised Kesari 2 as emotional and inspiring, particularly highlighting its cinematography, background score, and Akshay Kumar's performance. Jaat has been described as a spicy entertainer, with Sunny Deol's action sequences and Randeep Hooda's grey character receiving considerable praise.
Kesari 2 is also receiving a positive response in overseas markets, with a b opening in the Gulf countries, the USA, and Canada. While Jaat didn't have as b an opening in these markets, there remains enthusiasm for the desi action among NRI audiences.
The success of both films hinges on their content and star power. Jaat benefits from word-of-mouth publicity and its appeal to action lovers, while Kesari 2 connects with audiences through its patriotic themes. It remains to be seen which film emerges as the long-term winner and which successfully recoups its budget.
