The long-anticipated moment has arrived as ‘Jawan,’ the year’s most eagerly awaited film, made its grand debut in theaters today. Devoted fans of the superstar were seen sharing videos from as early as 5 AM, forming a queue outside Mumbai’s iconic Gaiety Galaxy theater to catch the 6 AM show. Shah Rukh Khan, who began the year with the year’s first major hit, ‘Pathaan’ in January, is now poised to surpass his own records in advance bookings and box office collections with ‘Jawan.’ Remarkably, the film has secured an astounding release across 5000 Hindi theaters nationwide. This project marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first collaboration with acclaimed South director Atlee, and it boasts a star-studded cast featuring South’s leading lady superstar Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles. In addition, the film has attracted star power with special appearances by Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Dutt, and Thalapathy Vijay. Besides these luminaries, ‘Jawan’ also showcases a talented ensemble including Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Ridhi Dogra, and many others in significant roles. The audience’s reactions and reviews are flooding in from all corners, and we invite you to stay tuned to ETimes’ live blog for continuous updates on this blockbuster film.
As for the film’s first-day box office collection, ‘Jawan‘ has made history by raking in an impressive Rs 75 crore in India alone, marking it as a definite blockbuster. On a global scale, the movie’s worldwide box office collections have surpassed the remarkable milestone of Rs 150 crore, further solidifying its status as a massive success.