Sonu Sood’s action-packed movie Fateh, which marks his debut as a director, had a decent start at the box office. The film, which also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, opened with a collection of ₹2.45 crore on its first day, Friday. This marks a promising start for Sood, who has ventured into direction with this action thriller.
Fateh vs. Game Changer – Facing Tough Competition
Despite its good start, Fateh faced stiff competition from a much larger release – S Shankar’s Game Changer. This Telugu film, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, opened strongly with ₹7 crore on its first day in the Hindi dubbed version alone. In total, Game Changer earned a whopping ₹51.25 crore across all five languages (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam).
However, Fateh is expected to see its numbers rise over the weekend, with more footfalls expected on Saturday. Despite the strong competition, it will be interesting to see how it performs in the coming days.
Sonu Sood’s Personal Touch to Fateh
In an earlier video shared on social media, Sonu Sood explained the inspiration behind Fateh. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was contacted by many people who had fallen victim to cybercrimes, with their money being stolen through fraud. This personal connection to the issue inspired him to make a film highlighting the struggles of the common man, particularly focusing on the growing threat of cybercrime.
Sood shared that the film was made for the people, especially the common man, and to make it accessible to everyone, the team decided to keep the ticket prices as low as ₹99 for the first day. Moreover, Sonu Sood announced that he would donate all the profits from the film to charity as a way of giving back to the people who have supported him over the years.
A Story About Cybercrime and Resilience
Fateh is a gripping film that deals with themes of courage, resilience, and the fight against cybercrime. Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie draws inspiration from real-life cybercrime incidents, reflecting the struggles of ordinary people. The film is produced by Shakti Sagar Productions and Zee Studios, with a talented cast that includes not only Sonu Sood and Jacqueline Fernandez but also veteran actors like
Vijay Raaz and Naseeruddin Shah.
The film also brings in international expertise, with notable professionals from Hollywood working on the film’s action sequences, photography, and research.
Review of Fateh – A Promising Action Thriller
According to the review by Hindustan Times, Sonu Sood’s performance anchors the movie despite some rough patches in the plot. The review mentions that Sood handles the heavy-duty action scenes well, and the international-level action sequences in Fateh are impressive. While the movie doesn’t reinvent the action genre, its ambitious attempt to meet global standards is certainly noticeable and should appeal to action movie lovers.
Looking Ahead
While Fateh faces strong competition from big-budget films like Game Changer, the film’s gripping story about cybercrime and its attempt to reach international standards might win over audiences. As the weekend progresses, Sonu Sood’s directorial debut could gain momentum, especially with the low ticket prices and the actor’s commitment to charity.
