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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Jaat OTT release date: When and where to watch Sunny Deol's movie online
Jaat OTT release date: Sunny Deol's movie Jaat, which was released in theatres on April 10, is all set to make its OTT debut. During its run, the movie garnered praise from both critics and the audience. The good reviews also translated into better box office numbers, as the action movie earned ₹ 88.65 crore domestically during its theatrical run, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Globally, the film was a commercial hit in the ₹ 100 crore club. Jaat has earned ₹ 118.78 crore at the worldwide box office. According to media reports, Jaat, starring Sunny Deol, will begin streaming on Netflix from June 5 onwards. However, the OTT giant has not officially confirmed this yet. Jaat is a high-octane action thriller set in the turbulent aftermath of the 2009 Tamil civilian war. The narrative kicks off when Ranatunga, a ruthless war criminal, flees to India with stolen treasure and, along with his gang, establishes a brutal regime across thirty villages. As oppression deepens and hope fades, the villagers live in fear under his reign of terror. Years later, a mysterious stranger known only as Jaat emerges. Driven by a fierce sense of justice, he begins to uncover the atrocities committed by Ranatunga and his equally merciless wife. What follows is a relentless one-man crusade as Jaat takes on their tyrannical empire, determined to bring them down and restore peace to the region. Jaat also stars Randeep Hooda, Viineet Kumar Siingh, Ramya Krishnan, and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. Sunny Deol has announced that he will return as Baldev Pratap Singh soon. Bollywood's action hero said there will be a Jaat 2, a sequel to the movie. Director Gopichand Malineni is reportedly going to direct the sequel. 'You have given me so much love for my film Jaat. I promise Jaat 2 will be even better,' Sunny said in the video.
India Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
No difference playing hero or villain: Randeep Hooda
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated May 12, 2025) Q. You've played the antagonist a few times, including in your latest film Jaat. What does it really take to be an effective villain? There is no difference with playing the hero or the villain. While I am used to doing a lot of prep for my roles, with this one, almost 90 per cent of the job is looking the part. Usually, the audience cheers for the hero but with Jaat, I have got so much love for Ranatunga (his character) that I am amazed. advertisement Q. You recently said that you want to direct more... I was an accidental director (on Swatantrya Veer Savarkar) but I then found that I have a flair for it. All my life, I've been co-conspiring with my directors for my part at least. What has also helped is that I've been a wildlife photographer for about eight years now, which has honed my sense of framing. I have a couple of stories that I've developed, both action films. Q. Boman Irani, who just directed his first film, took time off to study screenplay writing and skill up. Is that something you feel you would need to do as well? Not at all. In fact, for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, I also co-wrote the screenplay with Utkarsh Naithani and it just flew out of me. I didn't feel the need to get any other skill set at all. Maybe I was just born to do it (laughs). advertisement Q. Do you enjoy writing? I really do. Since the screenplay, I've been writing short stories in Hindi. They basically document our times. I write about Versova (a suburb in Mumbai) and the characters I have known. When you read a lot, you also want to write because your thoughts need an outlet. I did most of my writing after I broke my knee while horse riding. I have about 10-15 short stories written. A few more and I'll probably put them out there as a book. Subscribe to India Today Magazine
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
For Randeep Hooda's Wife Lin Laishram, His Transformation In Jaat Is The Real ‘Heat Wave'
Randeep Hooda shared a behind-the-scenes clip from the sets of Jaat, giving fans a peek into the film's making. There is no denying that Randeep Hooda stands tall as one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. With every role, he continues to raise the bar, delivering power-packed performances, jaw-dropping physical transformations, and proving why he is considered among the best in the Hindi film industry. Recently, the actor left the audience impressed yet again with his chilling portrayal of the ruthless antagonist Ranatunga in Sunny Deol's Jaat. Taking to his Instagram account on Monday, April 28, the Extraction actor shared a behind-the-scenes clip from the sets of Jaat, giving fans a peek into the film's making. The video captured Randeep's intense transformation into the villainous Ranatunga. It also showed the efforts behind filming high-octane action scenes in Jaat. Sharing the post, he wrote in the caption: 'Not just a character, A whole storm! #Ranatunga #Jaat #BehindTheScene #BTS." His post also got a nod from his wife, Lin Laishram. She took to the comment section of the same post to heap praise on her husband's transformation. She wrote, 'Heat wave," followed by fire and heart-eyed emoticons. Not just her, Randeep's fans also praised his performance in Jaat, with one even saying, 'Bro overshadowed the Hero." Another wrote, '@randeephooda Amrish puri sir ke baad 1st aapki villain acting superb lagi pure original acting aap or Sunny sir ki best jodi." One fan said, 'The way you look in the black attire, style personified." Before sharing this BTS clip from the sets of Jaat, Randeep dropped a post featuring some chilling stills from the action thriller. The post began with a picture of his character sitting while lighting a cigarette beside a heavily wounded person. The next few slides in the carousel showcased some candid shots of the actor while he is in his character. The post ended with a photo of Randeep with his co-star Sunny Deol, both of them were seen flexing their biceps. A part of Randeep's caption read": 'Still soaking in all the love coming my way for Ranatunga…Playing such a menacing character and still being embraced with so much appreciation has been truly humbling. A huge thank you to my visionary director @dongopichand, for trusting me with this intense role and guiding me every step of the way. Working alongside the legend @iamsunnydeol Paaji was an absolute blast — so down-to-earth, so full of fire." Speaking of Jaat, the Gopichand Malineni directorial has earned around Rs 114 crore worldwide since its release on April 10. First Published: April 29, 2025, 12:11 IST
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Jaat Box Office Collection Day 13: Sunny Deol's Film Is At Rs 78 Crore And Counting
New Delhi: Sunny Deol's Jaat saw a slight boost at the box office on its second Tuesday. On day 13, the Gopichand Malineni directorial minted Rs 2 crore, according to a Sacnilk report. The action drama recorded an overall 15.68% Hindi occupancy on April 22. The morning shows recorded 7.20%, afternoon shows saw 14.17%, evening shows reached 16.83% and night shows had the highest occupancy with 24.52%. So far, Jaat has grossed a total of Rs 78.25 crore. Apart from Sunny Deol, Jaat also features Randeep Hooda as the antagonist Ranatunga, Saiyami Kher as SI Vijaya Lakshmi, Regina Cassandra as Bharathi, Vineet Kumar Singh as Somulu, Prashant Bajaj as Sandy and Jagapathi Babu as CBI Officer Sathya Murthy. The film is set in a remote coastal village in Andhra Pradesh and narrates the story of a brutal criminal named Ranatunga. Things take a turn when an outsider, Jaat, enters the scene and decides to take him on. An intense showdown takes place between Ranatunga and Jaat to restore peace and order in the troubled village. Jaat is produced by Naveen Yerneni, Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar, T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Umesh Kumar Bansal under the banners of Mythri Movie Makers, People Media Factory and Zee Studios. While the film is currently running in the theatres, Sunny Deol is already looking forward to its sequel. Last week, the actor announced that Jaat 2 is in the works. Sharing Part 2's poster on Instagram, Sunny wrote, "Jaat on to a New Mission!#Jaat2." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) As per the poster, the second instalment will also be directed by Gopichand Malineni. The project will be backed by Mythri Movies Makers. There have been no further announcements on the remaining cast returning, except for Sunny in the titular role. Sunny Deol's previous film Gadar 2 was a hit at the box office. With Ameesha Patel in the lead, the film was a sequel to the 2001 release Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. It marked a major comeback for the actor.
