Sunny Deol reveals Rs 56 crore debt before Gadar 2 success

Sunny Deol has opened up about a financial crisis before the release of his 2023 blockbuster Gadar 2, revealing that he owed Rs 55.99 crore in debt and interest. The actor said a bank had issued an e-auction notice for his Juhu property during that period. In a podcast with Shubhankar Mishra, Deol said he never borrowed money from individuals and that the debt was entirely his own, requiring him to sell assets to pay it off.

Deol said he remained happy throughout the difficult time and refused to compromise his choices for money. He pointed to the arrival of corporate studios as a factor that changed the film industry's structure, making it harder for him to get the right roles. The bank later withdrew the auction notice after the dues were addressed. His fortunes turned with Gadar 2, which became a major hit. Deol is currently starring in the Partition drama Batwara 1947, released on August 14.

Neither outlet criticises the government or takes a political stance. Both present Deol's account as a personal career reflection, with Cinema Express foregrounding the specific debt figure and auction notice, while Bollywood Hungama emphasises his views on industry changes.