11th September 2023, Mumbai: The world of Bollywood witnessed history being made as “Jawan,” the much-anticipated Atlee action entertainer featuring the legendary Shah Rukh Khan and the talented Nayanthara, achieved the seemingly impossible on a sunny Sunday. Early estimates from Sacnilk.com suggest that the film amassed a staggering ₹81 crore nett in India, across all languages. Renowned film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan reported a gross collection of ₹85.10 crore.
Jawan Box Office Collection
Let’s delve into the astonishing journey of “Jawan” at the box office. The film commenced its Indian odyssey with an impressive opening of ₹75 crore, with ₹65.5 crore contributed by the Hindi version and the remainder coming from the Tamil and Telugu releases. The momentum continued to build as it garnered ₹53.23 crore on Friday and an impressive ₹77.83 crore on Saturday. However, it was Sunday that truly defined the film’s box office dominance.
ShahRukhKhan and Nayanthara
On Sunday, “Jawan” achieved an astonishing overall occupancy rate. Hindi shows boasted a remarkable 70.77 percent occupancy, while Tamil and Telugu versions secured 53.71 percent and 68.79 percent occupancy, respectively. The numbers speak volumes about the film’s unparalleled success. Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan took to social media to share the record-breaking achievement, stating, “Jawan creates History. Sold a Record 2,875,961 tickets from tracked shows alone in India on the 4th day. Biggest ever for a Bollywood film. #ShahRukhKhan #Nayanthara #Jawan.”
Jawan Worldwide Collection
But “Jawan” didn’t stop at conquering the Indian box office; it marked its presence on the global stage too. The film’s worldwide earnings have propelled it into the prestigious ₹500 crore gross club, solidifying Shah Rukh Khan’s status as the only actor to achieve this feat twice in a single year. Here’s the breakdown: Hindi Shows – 15,404 Gross – ₹76.07 crore, Tamil Shows – 918 Gross – ₹5.59 crore, Telugu Shows – 798 Gross – ₹3.44 crore. The grand total? An impressive ₹85.10 crore.
Jawan Starcast and overview
The film’s astounding success has even surpassed Shah Rukh Khan’s earlier release, “Pathaan,” which garnered ₹280.75 crore in its opening weekend. “Jawan” boasts an ensemble cast, with Deepika Padukone in an extended cameo and Vijay Sethupathi in the pivotal role of the antagonist. The film also features Sunil Grover, Sanya Malhotra, Ridhi Dogra, Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Girija Oak, Lehar Khan, and Aaliyah Qureishi.
In the world of Bollywood, “Jawan” stands as a Living Proof to the magnetic charm of Shah Rukh Khan, the king of hearts. As the film continues its triumphant journey, it’s a celebration of cinema that’s taking
the world by storm.
By Yashika Desai