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Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda’s Jaat kicks off like a dhol at a wedding—loud, proud, and full of energy. But by the end, you’re just looking for the exit. Read our review of the film that released today, April 10, 2025.
Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda in Jaat.
JaatU/A
3/5
Starring: Sunny Deol, Randeep HoodaDirector: Gopichand Malineni
When a film opens with Sunny Deol walking in, you hear thunder. Pair him with Randeep Hooda as the villain? Warning: national threat! Jaat, that released in theatres today, April 10, builds fast, loud, and punchy. But just when things should be getting tighter and tenser, the film slows down like a tractor stuck in mud. You sit up, popcorn in hand, thinking: “Okay, this is going to be EPIC.” And for a while, it is… Until the movie decides to take a chai break. And never really comes back.
Jaat kicks off with full josh. Classic action-packed desi masala with drama, brotherhood, revenge, and the smell of burning tyres in the air. It all starts when a Jaat’s idli time is rudely interrupted when some gang members topple it. Yes, the story starts from idli and sorry! Sunny Deol plays the no-nonsense hero whose peaceful dhaba pit stop turns into a battleground when a bunch of rowdy guys mess with the wrong man. He wants them to say ‘sorry’ and when the gang refuses, one punch leads to another. Before you know it, Sunny’s character is knee-deep in a web of political corruption and underworld dealings as he eventually comes face-to-face with the menacing Rana Thunga, our very own Randeep Hooda.
In a crux, Rana Thunga is a fearsome Sri Lankan immigrant who’s built a smuggling empire so ruthless, even the shadows of Mootupali tremble. With the village gripped by fear and no saviour in sight, hope hangs by a thread, until Sunny Deol storms in. He doesn’t speak much but when he moves, Rana’s world begins to crack.
Action fans can rejoice because this is one film that delivers every dhishoom-dhishoom fantasy you’ve had since the ’90s. The punches land, the enemies fly, and the background score screams intense. The rising tension and explosive clash between Jaat and Rana Thunga fuels pure adrenaline. The thunderous background score and bone-crunching action sequences demand your full attention.
One of the highlights of the film is when Sunny Deol says, “Iss dhai kilo ke haath ki taakat, poora north dekh chuka hai, ab South dekhega.” He later unleashes that iconic dhai kilo ka haath to stop a speeding car. Pure masala entertainer!
And Randeep Hooda as a villain is what we should we seeing on the screens more often. He is fearless and scary.
But somewhere post-intermission, it’s like the writers ran out of plot and just threw more stunts at the screen, hoping we wouldn’t notice. But we noticed. Unfortunately, the second half is a drag. Scenes keep stretching like they’re auditioning for a soap opera marathon. You start checking your phone… not for spoilers, but for the time.
The action continues, sure—but it starts feeling like filler. Same goons, same punches, same expressions—just in different lighting. At one point, it feels like the editor left the room and forgot to come back. You’re watching Sunny fight again and Randeep stare intensely again, and you’re just mentally screaming, “Bhai, bas karo!” It drags so much it becomes a snooze-fest.
Bottom line: The second half becomes a loop of repetitive scenes, and dialogues that had tadka earlier suddenly feel like plain boiled daal.
Let’s talk performances! Sunny Deol walks in like a legend, and honestly, he’s still got it. That intensity? Unmatched. That voice? Gives you goosebumps for no reason. He brings the old-school hero energy that makes you want to clap every time he raises his voice. Randeep Hooda is chef’s kiss. As the antagonist, he’s smooth, sinister, and silently terrifying. He doesn’t scream to scare you—he just stares. If only the script had kept up with them, Jaat would’ve been a blockbuster.
The film features a star-studded cast including Regina Cassandra, Saiyami Kher, Ramya Krishnan, Jagapathi Babu, Babloo Prithviraj, Zarina Wahab, Upendra Limaye, Ajay Ghosh, Ayesha Khan, Dayanand Reddy, and a special appearance by Urvashi Rautela. They all do a wonderful job.
Filmmaker Gopichand Malineni makes his Bollywood debut with Jaat. His direction has glimpses of brilliance—especially in the first half. But the cinematography? Frame it, please! One of the film’s major wins is how it looks. The visuals are sharp, the action is captured crisply. Each frame has been shot with absolute perfection. Whether it’s a dusty fight scene or a sunset showdown, the frames are aesthetic goals. The cinematographer clearly showed up with a vision. Honestly? If awards were handed out for “making chaos look cinematic,” this one’s a strong contender.
Jaat is jointly produced by Mythri Movie Makers, People’s Media Factory, and Zee Studios’ Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar, TG Vishwa Prasad, and Umesh Kumar Bansal.
So here’s the final verdict, dost: Jaat starts off like your toxic ex—intense, exciting, full of drama—and you know you should be cautious, but you’re already hooked. Sunny Deol storms in like it’s still 1995, breaking bones and the sound barrier. Randeep Hooda? Oh, he’s the villain your mom warned you about. But then the second half happens with the plot moving slower than a Monday morning.
Watch it for the vibes, the action, and the action sequences that Sunny and Randeep serve. Beware of too much of bloodshed and chopping off of heads.
If you are a fan of Sunny Deol, this movie is for you!