29th September 2023, Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan’s latest cinematic venture, ‘Jawan,’ continues to shatter records and dominate the box office. Since its release on September 7, this Atlee-directed film has proven to be an unstoppable force, making it one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films ever and cementing its place in the Rs 1,000-crore club worldwide.
‘Jawan’ making waves in India
‘Jawan’ made its grand entrance into theaters amid enormous fanfare, and it immediately set a historic record by achieving the biggest opening day collection in the history of Hindi cinema, amassing a staggering Rs 129.06 crore worldwide on its first day. As of Day 22, which was September 28, ‘Jawan’ raked in an impressive Rs 5.50 crore net in India alone, bringing the total Indian collection to a staggering Rs 581.43 crore. The film now has its sights set on crossing the Rs 600-crore milestone in India, and it has already outperformed the lifetime nett earnings of ‘Pathaan,’ which stood at Rs 543 crore. However, ‘Jawan’ isn’t just making waves in India; it’s rewriting the record books globally. The film has already crossed the coveted Rs 1,000-crore mark in worldwide collections.
Jawan Starcast
Directed by Tamil filmmaker Atlee, ‘Jawan’ is an action-packed thriller that explores a father-son relationship while tackling various social and political issues. Shah Rukh Khan takes on a dual role in the film, delivering standout performances. The star-studded cast also includes Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone in a special appearance, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover, and Mukesh Chhabra, with Sanjay Dutt making a cameo appearance.
Shah Rukh Khan’s enduring star power
‘Jawan’ is a production of Red Chillies Entertainment, with Gauri Khan as the producer and Gaurav Verma as the co-producer. The film is a commercial entertainer that was shot in various locations across India, including Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Rajasthan, and Aurangabad. Anirudh Ravichander, making his Bollywood debut as a solo composer, provided the music for the film. The immense success of ‘Jawan’ not only demonstrates Shah Rukh Khan’s enduring star power but also attests to the film’s captivating storytelling, high-octane action sequences, and its ability to resonate with audiences on a global scale. As it continues its triumphant run in theaters, ‘Jawan’ is rewriting the rules of box office success and proving that quality cinema knows no boundaries.
By Yashika Desai