Hema Malini, Esha Deol react to opening day numbers of Sunny Deol's Jaat: ‘Dharam ji bohot khush hain’

Sunny Deol-starrer Jaat released in theatres on April 10. The film collected Rs9.50 crore on its opening day.

Updated on: Apr 11, 2025, 19:04:32 IST

By Santanu Das

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Sunny Deol's Jaat opened in theatres on Friday amid high anticipation from fans. Billed as a pan-India entertainer, the action drama film had an opening day haul of ₹9.5 crore on Thursday with an overall 12.89% Hindi occupancy. Now, Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol have reacted to the opening day numbers of the film and wished Sunny all the best for its success. Both mother and daughter had attended an event in Mumbai together. (Also read: Jaat worldwide box office collection day 1: Sunny Deol film opens at just ₹13 crore, worse than even Sky Force, Sikandar)

Hema Malini and Esha Deol have reacted to the release of Jaat.

What Hema and Esha said

Talking to a paparazzo at the sidelines of the event, Hema said, “I heard that it has opened with a very big bumper. Bohot hi achcha lag raha he ki logo ko bohot achcha lag raha hai. Dharam (Dharmendra) ji bohot khush hai. Mujhe bhi bohot khushi hai (I feel so happy that people are happy with the film. Dharam ji is also very happy). The film is so good, I believe!”

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Esha added, “I am so happy and its all his hard work and logo ka pyaar he unke liye itna toh I am so happy that the film has opened big (This is all because of his hard work and the love of his fans)! That's how it has to be with him, always.”

About Jaat

Meanwhile, Jaat has grossed ₹13 crore worldwide on its opening day, as per trade sources. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, Jaat is produced by People Media Factory and Mythri Movie Makers. The film also stars Saiyami Kher, Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar Singh.

An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film read, “Jaat reinforces why the big-screen experience remains unmatched. Some films just feel better in a dark theatre with surround sound. It also proves that strong entertainment value can help smooth over narrative bumps. This one’s a solid time at the movies.”

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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