Sunny Deol’s Underrated Films That Flopped at the Box Office ..

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Sunny Deol has delivered many iconic hits and powerful performances across decades. While films like Gadar 2 and Border 2 boosted his recent box office stature, several well-acted films failed commercially despite good reviews and strong roles.


Arjun Pandit (1999)


Intense action-drama performance by Sunny Deol


Earned about ₹11.43 crore


Underperformed at release


Later gained cult appreciation for its emotional depth and gritty storytelling.



Yateem (1988)


Directed by J.P. Dutta


Featured a layered, emotional role


Critically noticed but commercially weak


Remembered for its serious tone and strong character arc



Salaakhen (1998)


Angry young man avatar suited Sunny’s image.


Collected around ₹9.34 crore


Failed at the box office


Appreciated by action-genre fans later on satellite TV



The Hero: love story of a Spy (2003)


Big-budget spy thriller


Earned roughly ₹26+ crore domestically


Considered below expectations due to high cost


Praised for scale, music, and action sequences over time



Ghayal: Once Again (2016)


Sequel to the cult classic Ghayal


High expectations and heavy promotion


Collected about ₹35.7 crore


Didn’t match the emotional impact of the original


Now viewed as a sincere sequel attempt.



Mohalla Assi (2018)


Political-social satire set in Varanasi


Faced controversy and delays


Very low box office return (₹1.64 crore)


Noted for bold subject and performance



Blank (2019)


Thriller with Sunny in a restrained role


Earned about ₹5.15 crore


Went largely unnoticed in theaters


Appreciated for its tight narrative by niche viewers



Why They Matter Today


Strong performances overshadowed by weak box office


Many found a second life on tv and streaming.


Showcase Sunny Deol’s range beyond blockbuster hits


True examples of underrated cinema in his filmography


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