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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