Sunny Deol’s latest action film Jaat has made a powerful impact on the audience with its high-energy action and emotional drama. After the huge success of Gadar 2, Deol has once again proved that he is still one of Bollywood’s top action stars. But did you know that he wasn’t the first choice for the lead role in Jaat? Here’s the surprising story behind the film’s casting.
Balakrishna Was the First Choice for Jaat
Before Sunny Deol joined the project, the director of Jaat, Gopichand Malineni, had actually approached popular Tollywood superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna. After delivering a hit with Krack, Malineni was keen to work again with Balakrishna and offered him the lead role in Jaat. According to reports, Balakrishna was interested and had agreed to do the film.
However, things changed after the release of Akhanda. Balakrishna looked at how his career was going and felt that his audience now expected something different. He believed that fans would prefer a powerful faction story over a traditional action film. This thought led to the creation of Veera Simha Reddy, another action-packed film that suited his image better.
Director Gopichand Malineni shared in an interview, “After Krack, I spoke to Balakrishna Garu about the Jaat story and he gave me the green signal. But post-Akhanda, he felt that audience expectations had changed. He thought a faction-based film would work better, and that’s how Veera Simha Reddy was made.”
Sunny Deol Steps In and Shines
Once Balakrishna decided not to do the film, the makers approached Sunny Deol. Known for his intense performances and larger-than-life action scenes, Deol was a perfect fit for the powerful role in Jaat. Fans were thrilled to see him back in his action avatar, and his performance received a great response from the audience.
Many fans still wonder how Jaat would have looked with Balakrishna in the lead. But there’s no doubt that Sunny Deol brought his signature style to the role and delivered a memorable performance.
Jaat’s Box Office Journey and the Sequel Announcement
Jaat opened strong at the box office with a successful weekend, but by the third Monday, the film’s collections had dropped sharply. According to Sacnilk, it earned only Rs. 62 lakh on that day, which was a 67% fall compared to earlier days. This decline was mainly because new films entered theatres and grabbed audience attention.
Still, Jaat managed to hold its ground and found a spot among this year’s most talked-about action movies. Fans appreciated the raw action, emotional moments, and Sunny Deol’s powerful performance.
The excitement doesn’t end here—Sunny Deol has officially confirmed that Jaat 2 is in the works. Once again directed by Gopichand Malineni, the sequel promises to bring even more thrilling action and deeper drama. Fans can expect Jaat 2 to raise the bar and deliver an even bigger cinematic experience.
Final Thoughts
The story behind Jaat‘s casting adds an interesting twist to the film’s journey. From being a film that almost starred Tollywood giant Balakrishna to becoming another action-packed success for Sunny Deol, Jaat has had a unique path. With Jaat 2 now in development, fans have much to look forward to in the coming months.
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