Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has once again proven his box office prowess, with his latest release, “Jawan,” setting a new benchmark by amassing an astounding Rs 75 crore nett on its opening day across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages, according to figures from Box Office India.
Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Atlee, “Jawan” has not only outshone its contemporaries but also overtaken Shah Rukh Khan’s previous blockbuster, “Pathaan,” by a substantial margin of Rs 18 crore. “Pathaan” had garnered Rs 57 crore on its opening day.
The star-studded action flick, which also features Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles, has been particularly well-received in Tamil and Telugu markets. The Hindi version accounted for a staggering Rs 65 crore nett, while the Tamil and Telugu versions contributed an additional Rs 10 crore nett to the overall earnings.
Adding to its list of achievements, “Jawan” also surpassed “Pathaan” in Day 1 collections at national cinema chains, recording an impressive Rs 29.30 crore nett at PVR-INOX and Cinepolis, compared to “Pathaan’s” Rs 27.02 crore nett.
Box Office India estimates suggest that the global Day 1 gross for this action-packed extravaganza, helmed by Atlee, is likely to range between Rs 132-140 crore nett.
In response to the overwhelming success of “Jawan,” Shah Rukh Khan took to X to express his heartfelt gratitude and excitement, saying, “Wow, have to take time out and thank each and every Fan Club and all of you who have gone so happily in the theatres and even outside. So overwhelmed will surely do the needful as soon as I get my breath back in a day or so. Uff!! Love u for loving #Jawan.”
With “Jawan” making waves and breaking records on its opening day, it remains to be seen how this blockbuster will continue to perform in the days to come.
News Summary:
- Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan’s latest release, “Jawan,” has taken the Indian box office by storm, earning a staggering Rs 75 crore nett on its opening day, across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
- Directed by Atlee, “Jawan” has surpassed Khan’s previous blockbuster, “Pathaan,” by a substantial margin, setting a new record.
- The film has performed exceptionally well in Tamil and Telugu markets, contributing an additional Rs 10 crore nett to its earnings.
- “Jawan” has also outshone “Pathaan” in Day 1 collections at national cinema chains, with a remarkable Rs 29.30 crore nett.
- Box Office India estimates suggest that the worldwide Day 1 gross for “Jawan” is likely to be in the range of Rs 132-140 crore nett.
- Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude to fans for their overwhelming response to “Jawan” and promised to acknowledge their support.
- With its record-breaking opening, “Jawan” has set a high bar for future Bollywood releases.