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Jaat Faces Backlash Over Church Scene as Box Office Nears ₹60 Crore

Christian leaders demand a ban and legal action over a controversial scene, while the film sustains its commercial success.

Jaat box office collection day 8: Sunny Deol in a still from the film.
Randeep Hooda's controversial scene in Jaat
Jaat worldwide box office collection day 6: Sunny Deol plays the lead role in the Gopichand Malineni film.
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Overview

  • The Christian community has issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding a ban on Jaat and legal action against its makers over a church scene they deem offensive.
  • The scene in question depicts Randeep Hooda's character standing beneath a crucifix in a church, which community leaders say desecrates a sacred space.
  • Planned protests outside cinemas were halted by police intervention, with community leaders instead submitting a memorandum to authorities.
  • As of April 17, the filmmakers have not released an official statement addressing the controversy.
  • Jaat, starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda, has earned approximately ₹57–60 crore net domestically within a week of its release.