Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan broke his own box-office record with 'Jawan', released on Thursday, surpassing his previous blockbuster "Pathaan" to establish a fresh milestone for the highest opening-day collection in Hindi cinema, alongside breaking some other records as well
The highest number of tickets sold by any Bollywood film was Shah Rukh Khan’s 'Pathaan' at 5,56,000 units. This record was broken by SRK’s latest movie 'Jawan' by selling 5,57,000 units on the first day of the release
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, 'Jawan' achieved a staggering opening day collection of Rs 65 crore in India, establishing itself as the highest-ever opening for a movie in Hindi film history. The Hindi release of the film generated a revenue of Rs 65.50 crore, with both the Tamil and Telugu versions contributing Rs 5 crore each to the tota
Red Chillies Entertainment, Shah Rukh Khan's production company, on X announced that the film has garnered a staggering worldwide total of Rs 129.6 crore, establishing a new record for the highest-ever opening day collection in the history of Hindi cinema
Jawan has achieved a remarkable feat by joining the exclusive club of Hindi movies that have crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office within just two days. The other two films in this prestigious category are 'Pathaan' and 'KGF 2'
Comscore shared the global box office results for Jawan, and according to its first-day collections, SRK's film has claimed the top spot in both Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, it debuted impressively as the No. 1 movie, earning A$ 398,030 (equivalent to Rs 2.11 crore), while in New Zealand, it also made a strong entrance at the No. 1 position, collecting NZ$ 79,805 (approximately Rs 39.13 lakh). In Germany, 'Jawan' had a notable debut, securing the No. 3 spot with Euro 146,014 (around Rs 1.30 crore) at the box office
Scenes of people dancing, bursting firecrackers, milk being poured on Shah Rukh Khan posters circulated on social media. “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 (sic),” said Shah Rukh Khan, hours after Jawan hit the theatres on Thursday
In Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan plays a man of many faces – a vigilante, a soldier, a romantic hero and a messiah of the poor – who takes on a nexus of corrupt politicians and businessmen. Jawan sheds light on issues like corruption, farmer suicides, healthcare system, government apathy, and more
Produced by Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan, 'Jawan' is directed by Atlee. It also features Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan in key roles along with Deepika Padukone in a special appearance