Jaat Controversy: Bollywood action film Jaat, starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda, is facing backlash from the Christian community after a controversial scene upset religious sentiments. The film, directed by Gopichand Malineni, released in theatres on April 10, 2025.
Jaat Controversy: Christian Community Demands Ban
The controversy is centered around a scene from the trailer and movie where Randeep Hooda’s character is shown standing under a crucifix inside a church, with people praying in the background. The scene includes elements of violence in the sacred space, which the Christian community found deeply offensive.
Members of the community have claimed that the portrayal hurts their religious beliefs and disrespects the sanctity of the church.
Protests and Police Intervention
Protestors were seen chanting slogans like “Randeep Hooda murdabad” in viral videos. Although the community planned to protest outside cinemas, police stepped in and prevented the demonstrations.
Instead, community representatives submitted a memorandum to the Joint Commissioner, demanding a ban on the film and legal action against the filmmakers. They also issued a 48-hour ultimatum, warning that protests will follow if no action is taken.
Cast and Storyline of Jaat
Jaat stars:
- Sunny Deol
- Randeep Hooda
- Regina Cassandra
- Saiyami Kher
- Jagapathi Babu
- Ramya Krishnan
- Vineet Kumar Singh
- Prashant Bajaj
- Zarina Wahab
- P. Ravi Shankar
- Babloo Prithiveeraj
The story follows a mysterious man, played by Sunny Deol, who arrives in a village in Chirala, Andhra Pradesh. The village is oppressed by Ranatunga, played by Randeep Hooda, and his wife Bharathi, played by Regina Cassandra. A small conflict soon turns into a big battle as Sunny’s character decides to free the villagers from their suffering.
Box Office and Public Reaction
Despite the controversy, Jaat is doing well at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned over ₹50 crore within the first week. On Tuesday alone, it made around ₹6 crore, taking the total to ₹53.50 crore net in India.
While reviews have been mixed, the film is popular among action film fans, especially those who enjoy Sunny Deol’s signature action style.
