Bollywood star Randeep Hooda on his upcoming movie 'Jaat'

Khaleej Times

09-04-2025

As the highly anticipated film Jaat approaches its release date (April 10), the star-studded cast including Randeep Hooda, Viineet Kumar Siingh, and Sunny Deol is gearing up for audience response.
The film has been directed by Gopichand Malineni and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory.
Hooda, who plays antagonist Rana Tunga, was asked about the essence of the title Jaat and the significance of the term.
He said: "Actually, in the movie, Jaat is not just a community, an agent, or an individual; it's an emotion. Jat people are known for their patriotism, justice, action, truth, daring, soft hearts, anger, and love. I am a Jat myself, and when I first heard of the movie, I thought, why am I not playing a Jat role? But then I realised that Sunny Sir is doing the Jat role, and I am happy to be part of this film in the role of Rana Tunga."
"At the end of the day, the film glorifies the Jat community or emotion, and I'm grateful to be a part of it," he added.
Randeep, known for his intense roles, also discussed his recent knee surgery and the challenges of returning to action films.
Reflecting on his experience with 'Jaat,' he said, "If you loose more weight due to malnutrition, it impacts your health. But I didn't do it on purpose; it was part of the role's requirements. Despite the discomfort, working in 'Jaat' was a huge relief. Coming back to action films, especially in a commercial film, was a great experience. I had a bit of pain, but I wanted to push through it, and I truly enjoyed myself."
During the interview, Viineet Kumar Siingh, known for his diverse acting skills in movies like 'Chhaava', 'Superboys of Malegaon' and others, shared his excitement about joining 'Jaat'.
When asked how he decided to take on his role, he said, "When I found out that Sunny sir was part of the film, I immediately agreed to do it. I didn't even read the script at first; it was a no-brainer. The opportunity to work with someone like Sunny sir was too good to pass up."
Viineet further elaborated on his quick decision-making process, "I met the director, Gopichand Malineni, who narrated the film to me. Within just ten minutes, everything was finalised, and I was ready to dive into the role."
Both Hooda and Kumar Siingh agreed that while critical reviews are important, the true success of a film lies in its ability to connect with audiences.
"The box-office collection shows how many people went to watch the movie," he explained, adding, "When the collection is high, it means that so many people showed up, and that's the biggest reward for any artist. The love and respect from the audience, especially those who buy tickets and come to watch the film, is what truly matters."
Kumar Siingh echoed this sentiment, stressing that the opinions of the audience hold more weight than critical reviews.
"Cinema is made for the people, and when they like it, that's the ultimate validation. Whether it's a hit or not, the audience's reaction is the most important factor."
Both actors also highlighted the importance of having complete trust in the director during the filmmaking process.
Hooda, who recently made his directorial debut with the 2024 film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, shared his perspective, saying, "As an actor, you must trust the director completely. Even though you bring your own viewpoint and suggestions to the table, the final decision should rest with the director. If the film is made from the director's perspective, it will be a cohesive and good film."
And Kumar Siingh said, "As an actor, my job is to surrender to the director's vision. I come prepared, share my thoughts, and then leave it to the director. In the end, the director is the captain of the ship, and whatever suggestions I have, they are just that--suggestions."
As the trailer for Jaat was unveiled in March 2025, fans were treated to a visual feast of high-energy action scenes, including a powerful moment where Sunny Deol delivers his iconic " Ye dhaai kilo ke haath ki taakat pura north dekh chuka hain, ab south dekhega" (The north has already seen the power of this two-and-half-kilo arm. Now, the south will see it).
This nostalgic reference to his memorable dialogue from Damini (1993) left fans eagerly anticipating the film's release.