Analyzing Sanjay Dutt’s ‘Panipat’: A Commercial Disappointment

Sanjay Dutt’s career in Bollywood has been marked by both successes and failures. ‘Panipat,’ a film released six years ago, is an example of a project that failed to meet expectations. The film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, featured Sanjay Dutt as Ahmed Shah Abdali and included actors like Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Zeenat Aman. Despite a production budget of 80 crore rupees, the film underperformed significantly, earning only a fraction of its cost. The film, based on an 18th-century historical event, did not resonate with audiences.