Action superstar of the 90s, Sunny Deol, is currently enjoying the success of his latest film Gadar 2. The film has already entered Rs 300 crore club at the box office and seems unstoppable, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Though it is a happy moment for Sunny Deol, the road to this success hasn’t been easy. Sunny made his Bollywood debut in 1983 with the superhit film Betaab. Over the years, he delivered amazing films like Chaal Baaz, Ghayal, Narsimha, Ghatak, Border and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. However, when the era of 90s was over, Sunny Deol suffered a major setback in his career. While contemporary action stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Dutt managed to mould their career with changing times, Sunny delivered many flop films. In the last two decades, Sunny Deol gave over 15 flop films before he could enjoy the historic success of Gadar 2.
Sunny Deol Flop Films in the last 20 years:
1. Blank (2019)
This action thriller film received mostly mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film is reported to have grossed over Rs 12.15 crore worldwide. It featured Sunny Deol, Ishita Dutta and Karanvir Sharma.
2. Bhaiaji Superhit (2018)
While Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel’s jodi is dearly loved, they failed to impress the audience in this action comedy film. This film also featured Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi and Shreyas Talpade. The film is said to have earned just Rs 6.25 crore.
3. Mohalla Assi (2018)
Sunny Deol featured alongside Sakshi Tanwar in this satirical comedy film. It faced legal issues for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The film got negative reviews from critics and did a lifetime business of Rs 18.57 crore.
4. Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018)
This was the third film of the superhit franchise featuring Deol family but this one turned out to be a box-office disaster. The film received poor reviews for its weak plot and slapstick comedy. This film couldn’t even recover its production cost.
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5. Ghayal: Once Again (2016)
1990 film Ghayal is still considered one of the best works of Sunny Deol. In 2016, Sunny Deol featured in its sequel but failed to create the same magic again.
6. I Love New Year (2015)
Sunny Deol featured in this rom-com film alongside Kangana Ranaut. Allegedly made with a budget of Rs 15 crore, the film earned just Rs 2.5 crore at the box office. It was declared a “flop”.
7. Dishkiyaoon (2014)
It is a crime action film featuring Sunny Deol, Aditya Pancholi and Harman Baweja. It received very poor reviews and joined the long list of Sunny Deol’s flop films.
8. Khuda Kasam (2010)
This action film directed by KC Bokadia has political and social theme as its backdrop. It features Sunny Deol and Tabu in the lead roles. Even this film failed to attract the audience’s attention and performed poorly at the box office.
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9. Right Yaaa Wrong (2010)
This crime thriller film has an impressive cast of Sunny Deol, Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma. It received mixed reviews from critics and failed to shine at the box office. It was eventually declared a flop.
10. Big Brother (2007)
Featuring Sunny Deol and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, this film was a major box office disaster. It was already delayed by 5 years and when it was finally released in 2007, it failed miserably. Made with a budget of Rs 8 crore, the film reportedly earned just Rs 7 crore at the box office.
11. Naksha (2006)
This action-adventure film of Sunny Deol was a big commercial failure. It also featured Vivek Oberoi, Sameera Reddy and Jackie Shroff.
12. Teesri Aankh (2006)
This is another flop film of Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. It is an action techno thriller film and has been labeled a big box office failure.
13. Lakeer (2004)
This romantic action film has an ensemble cast of Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, John Abraham and Sohail Khan. However, it was a major flop as it did a lifetime business of Rs 4.8 crore.
14. Rok Sako To Rok Lo (2004)
It is a sports comedy film. It was a big box-office disappointment and received poor reviews from critics.
15. Jaal: The Trap (2003)
This action thriller film featured Sunny Deol, Tabu, Reema Sen and Anupam Kher. It did a lifetime earning of just Rs 7.10 crore.
Well, the craze of Gadar 2 seems to have overshadowed all these failures and we wish to see more successful films of Sunny Deol.
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