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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan  resumes his much-anticipated comeback with “Jawan” (Hindi for “Soldier”), a high-toned action-adventure about a well-meaning terrorist and his crack team of hostage-taking girls with guns. 

Khan’s revival began a year ago with a prominent cameo in the otherwise meh mythofantastic superhero pic “ Brahmastra  Part One: Shiva .” Then in, January, he stormed the box office with the lead role in “ Pathaan ,” a manic spy thriller and the most recent installment in the Yash Raj cinematic universe. “Jawan” will probably delight Khan’s established fans, and maybe uninitiated viewers, too, if only because he’s comfortably playing the hits, now with somewhat greater conviction and a little more polish.

“Jawan” was produced by the star and his wife Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment production company, so it’s not surprising to see how well-worn and carefully navigated the movie’s contrived plot and conventional mood swings tend to be. This is a Shah Rukh Khan vehicle, and by now, that conjures certain formulaic expectations. Still, the makers of “Jawan” spend a little too much trying to convince viewers that we don’t  really  know Khan’s mysterious antihero, who, after an overproduced but still rousing flashback action sequence, takes a train-ful of commuters hostage. 

Khan’s character, soon revealed to be Azad, the warden of a women’s prison, seemingly executes a woman in a burqa, all while wearing a goofy bald cap, which he soon rips off. Khan, in character, rasps out his expectations-flouting demands to the generically incensed negotiator Narmada (Nayanthara): get the Agriculture Minister to pay off starving farmers’ extortionate loans, or more people will die.

“Jawan” careens from one twist to the next, fast enough that it almost doesn’t matter how familiar and ultimately staid its story and set pieces often are. A few plot twists are also easy enough to anticipate. Azad romances Narmada and charms her impressionable ten-year-old daughter Suji (Seeza Saroj Mehta). He denounces various government officials and combats their corruption with a handful of bloody, media-amplified demonstrations. Azad speaks for the common people but behaves erratically, performing a little soft-shuffle dance surrounded by terrified commuters. He proudly and laboriously explains that he’s actually a good guy fighting the real enemy: public servants who do not serve the republic.

There’s an involved and agreeably goofy subplot that ties Narmada and Azad’s story with the movie’s opening scene, set 30 years prior in an unnamed village that may or may not be Tibet (somewhere near “India’s border,” terrorized by Asian soldiers in white star-studded green caps). If you’ve seen Shah Rukh Khan movies before, you won’t be especially surprised at how these two subplots tie together, though you may be delighted anyway. It’s a major plot twist that predictably takes over the back half of the plot and re-orients Azad’s plot so that viewers know that this time, unlike all the other times, it’s personal. 

This time, there’s a nefarious weapons dealer, Kalee (Vijay Sethupathi), who is as malicious as he is violent. There’s also a surprise cameo from a big Bollywood star, whose presence isn’t really a spoiler if you pay attention during the opening credits. And be on the lookout for a duet dance number led by Khan and Deepika Padukone, who have great chemistry, possibly because they know that, by now, they don’t have to really compete for viewers’ affection. Oh, and a couple of the fight scenes are maximalist show-stoppers despite being over-edited and under-directed. Loud and rote, sure, but never boring.

The main reason “Jawan” doesn’t deliver more than what Khan has previously delivered is because its creators seemingly included every masala-style subplot they could think of. Still, “Jawan” is unlike Khan’s last two comeback trail stops because its creators are better at navigating its many hairpin twists and turns. Kudos to director Atlee, a former assistant director whose credits include the Rajinikanth vehicle “Enthiran” and its sequel “ 2.0 ,” and his creative team.

Most importantly, in “Jawan,” Khan looks more relaxed than in years past, toggling leisurely through his repertoire of tics and poses. He looks especially comfortable in undemanding musical numbers, and he still gives great Blue Steel looks every time he turns on a slow-mo heel to pout at viewers’ and/or co-stars. Shah Rukh Khan is still a star, baby, and “Jawan” uses him about as well as his fans might hope.

Khan even looks good delivering a corny but impassioned speech later in the movie. As Azad, Khan reminds us that he’s just like you and me, the apathetic public who, despite our best intentions, have not always exercised good judgment when voting for government officials. There’s a general election in India next year, and while the makers of “Jawan” could have otherwise taken bigger risks, their efforts are appreciated.

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Jawan (2023)

167 minutes

Shah Rukh Khan

Vijay Sethupathi

Deepika Padukone

Sanya Malhotra

Sunil Grover

Sanjeeta Bhattacharya

Ridhi Dogra

Amritha Aiyer

Ashlesha Thakur

Rutuja Shinde

Astha Agarwal

Jaffer Sadiq

Kenny Basumatary

Priyadarshini Rajkumar

Ganesh Gurung

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Jawan review – Shah Rukh Khan vehicle goes like a runaway train

With flair, Khan plays a godly badass, dandyish army vet and a sweetheart with a prospective stepdaughter in an undisciplined showcase of his talents

C hasing January’s crowdpleasing comeback Pathaan , here’s further confirmation of Shah Rukh Khan’s status as reigning, benevolent King of Bollywood. Where his earlier film expounded on established formula, Khan’s latest stretches its arms wider and demonstrates flickers of idiosyncratic vision. It is properly pan-Indian: the emergent Tamil action stylist Atlee imports South Indian cinema’s characteristic rowdiness and social conscience, alerting the mass audience to pressing regional concerns – before apparently losing control over his material. A star vehicle that functions like a runaway train, Jawan covers a lot of ground in surprising fashion at full throttle – but that’s also a polite way of admitting it’s utterly all over the place.

Its surest organising principle is its lead actor, shuffling knowingly and wittily through a range of personas. From his opening line (“who am I?”), Khan draws us into wondering what relation the bandaged warrior liberating a village in a prologue has to the gruff baldie laying siege to Mumbai’s metro, and the prison warden clinging to a second chance at love. A one-man Cloud Atlas , Jawan is a puzzle movie where the star proves the puzzle; it’s a great showcase for Khan to play everything under the sun: godly badass, dandyish army vet, total sweetheart with a prospective stepdaughter. There’s ego involved, undeniably, but few stars in any cinema could model such radically diverse hats with this much flair.

Less smooth are the moving parts around him, a whirlwind of ideas good, bad and flagrantly pilfered that suggests this project would have benefited from one script editor for every five Shah Rukhs. Atlee maintains a frenzied momentum, but he has to, lest we pause to consider the preposterous tosh this plot keeps pushing our way. Once our hero’s genesis is resolved, we’re left with another headscratcher: how a movie that features cinema’s lamest Matrix and Christopher Nolan allusions could also generate a tremendous stretch of highway-bound carnage, as thrilling as anything could Hollywood manage. Jawan will prove no more enduring than Pathaan in the Khan pantheon, but it’s a semi-fascinating display of star power, and a rollicking (if bumpy) Friday-night ride.

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Jawan Movie Review: On the whole, JAWAN is a mass entertainer at its best with superlative performances, thrilling and clapworthy moments and largerthanlife action sequences.

On the whole, jawan is a mass entertainer at its best with superlative performances, thrilling and clapworthy moments, larger-than-life action sequences and a never-before-seen avatar of shah rukh khan. at the box office, it will emerge as a blockbuster of epic proportions, setting new records and rewriting existing ones., jawan review {4.5/5} & review rating.

JAWAN is the story of a vigilante. A brutally injured and mysterious man ( Shah Rukh Khan ) is rescued by kind villagers living near the border. A few months later, the militants attack the village. The mysterious man, who has now recovered, saves them all. However, he seems to have lost his memory. 30 years later, the mysterious man hijacks a metro train in Mumbai with the help of his gang of women comprising Laxmi (Priya Mani), Eeram (Sanya Malhotra), Ishkra (Girija Oak), Kalki (Lehar Khan), Helena (Sanjeeta Bhattacharya) and Janvi (Aaliyah Qureishi). The mysterious man asks the government for Rs. 40,000 crores. But he doesn't want the money for himself. Instead, he donates the amount to a certain economically disadvantaged class. Narmada ( Nayanthara ), who has successfully handled such hostage operations in the past, is given charge. Despite her best efforts, the mysterious man escapes and so does his team of women. Kalee Gaikwad (Vijay Sethupathi), one of the biggest arms dealers in the world, gets involved in this mess as the government takes money from him to give it to the mysterious man as per the latter’s request. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Atlee's story is not just entertaining but also makes an important comment on our political system. Atlee and S Ramanagirivasan's screenplay is riveting. There's so much exciting happening in the film every moment that one doesn't get time to think. However, logic takes a backseat in certain portions. Sumit Arora's dialogues are powerful. Several one-liners will induce claps and whistles in theatres.

Atlee's direction is terrific. He keeps the narrative very simple and hence, it'll be easy to understand. The narrative is a bit South style as the film touches upon social issues and at the same time, doesn’t compromise on entertainment quotient. Yet, JAWAN is very much a Bollywood film. The balance has been achieved wonderfully by Atlee. There’s a lot of flashbacks and back and forth in the narrative. It adds to the intrigue value as one is constantly curious to know the back story.

On the flipside, the second half is comparatively weaker. Several moments give you a been-there-done-that feeling. The cinematic liberties are too many. Also, Atlee introduced several characters and plot points but they were forgotten after a point.

JAWAN begins with a bang. Shah Rukh Khan’s entry will create a frenzy in cinemas. Before you can process the sequence, the story jumps to the metro hijack episode. It is not just badass but also very moving, especially the flashback scene. The scenes of Suji (Seeza Saroj Mehta) are cute. The film then again goes on a high with the hospital sequence. The intermission point is another scene where the masses will go crazy. The second half also has its share of exciting scenes but pales in comparison to the out-of-the-world first half. Two scenes that stand out are the ones of the prisoner giving birth in jail and Kalee’s enquiry. The climax, however, is when the film yet again scores a sixer.

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Shah Rukh Khan rocks and also shocks as in the last 31 years, viewers have never seen him in such avatars. All his looks are entertaining and add a lot to the mass quotient of the film. Vijay Sethupathi is okay initially but shines in the second half. Nayanthara looks stunning and delivers a first-rate performance. The chemistry between her and Shah Rukh Khan, however, is not as electrifying as intended as the director didn’t devote time to developing their love story. From the girl squad, Priya Mani, Sanya Malhotra and Lehar Khan leave a huge mark. Girija Oak and Sanjeeta Bhattacharya also do well. Seeza Saroj Mehta is adorable. Sunil Grover (Irani), Eijaz Jhan (Manish), Ridhi Dogra (Kaveri) and Ashlesha (Alia; Kalee's daughter) don't get much scope. Omkar Das Manikpuri (Kalki's father) is quite good. Naresh Gosain (Agriculture minister), Ashwin Kaushal (Health Minister) and Mukesh Chhabra (Pappu; Health Minister's PA) are aptly cast. Deepika Padukone (Aishwarya Rathore) is there for nearly 20 minutes and is too good. Sanjay Dutt (Madhavan Naik) is crowd-pleasing.

Anirudh's music comes across as one of the weak points of the film however the songs are lavishly picturised. The title song is like the theme of the film and is the best of the lot.  'Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya'  and  'Zinda Banda'  work due to the placement. The same goes for  'Aararaari Raaro'. 'Chaleya'  and  'Faraatta'  are decent. Anirudh's background score enhances the mass appeal.

G K Vishnu's cinematography is very rich. T Muthuraj's production design is superior. Anirudh and Dipika Lal's costumes stand out. Preetisheel Singh D'souza's make-up and prosthetics deserve a special mention. Spiro Razatos, Anl Arasu, Craig Macrae, Yannick Ben, Kecha Khamphakdee and Sunil Rodrigues' action is visually appealing and not too gory. Redchillies.vfx's VFX matches global standards. Ruben's editing is razor-sharp.

On the whole, JAWAN is a mass entertainer at its best with superlative performances, thrilling and clap worthy moments, larger-than-life action sequences, and a never-before-seen avatar of Shah Rukh Khan. At the box office, it will emerge as a blockbuster of epic proportions, setting new records and rewriting existing ones.

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“Jawan” is such a wild ride, playfully blending genres while also making serious statements on government corruption, greed, class discrimination, and healthcare scandals among other things. It has a little bit of something for everyone.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 20, 2024

At times this sandy earth subsumes the peculiar nature of edgy stories, at other times its languid, unornamented baseline allows characters to hold onto something raw.

Full Review | Jan 26, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan is the whole show in Jawan, his second blockbuster adventure in less than a year.

Full Review | Nov 1, 2023

It is time for Vijay Sethupathi to really deliberate on his choices.

Shah Rukh Khan roars like never before in Jawan, the blockbuster movie event of the year, and reminds the world that the King Khan is still #1!

Full Review | Original Score: 10/10 | Oct 27, 2023

After floundering in the dark for years, the superstar seems to have come into his own.

Full Review | Oct 16, 2023

Jawan uses a lot of familiar plot devices in these types of lengthy action films about revenge, corruption, and people with secrets. Some of the story's twists could have been handled better, but the performances remain engaging.

Full Review | Oct 10, 2023

I love the energy and sincere desire to entertain in every frame and that's the case with Jawan. It's a blast.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Sep 22, 2023

Jawan is a competently crafted, enjoyable movie that showcases Shah Rukh Khan in a crowd-pleasing persona. Although it may lean on some familiar conventions, it remains an imperfect yet commendable choice for fans of mainstream cinema.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 22, 2023

Almost three hours long, Jawan never gives rise to boredom, always offering dynamic action or drama. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 15, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan marries personal with political seamlessly in most films, but Jawan isn't one of them.

Full Review | Sep 14, 2023

Atlee captures Khan as he ought to be, elevating him to a godlike figure in human form, turning each aspect of his performance right up to its limit, as far as visual language will allow without breaking the entire film.

Shah Rukh Khan’s return to Masala filmmaking perfectly showcases his acting talents for the uninitiated.

Full Review | Sep 13, 2023

Jawan is the sort of chaotic and earnest …action/thriller/romance/musical that adds just enough purpose and rides high enough on star power to make for a satisfying theatrical experience.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 13, 2023

While fear may have governed Jawan’s handling of political issues, there is not even that excuse for the gender prejudice in its scripting and casting.

Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee's messy homage to comic book movies combines the politics of A Wednesday with the theatricality of V for Vendetta.

Jawan sees Khan teaming up with Tamil writer and director Atlee in a gloriously convoluted story of family, activism, and revenge. It’s violent, it’s insane, and it’s an absolute rollercoaster.

Full Review | Sep 11, 2023

Get yourself into the theaters, exercise those subtitle muscles, and be entertained by the intense and wild ride that is Jawan.

Full Review | Original Score: 8.5/10 | Sep 11, 2023

While Jawan has the energy and emotions expected, the pacing occasionally causes the story to stumble. Regardless, Shah Rukh Khan confidently takes this material and dominates every moment.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 11, 2023

A massy, meaningful actioner.

Jawan Review: Strikingly Meta Vehicle Taps The Magnetism Of Shah Rukh Khan

Jawan review: in the final act, srk and vijay sethupathi (who is as brilliant as ever) square off in a scene that caps a magnificent crowd-pleaser that blends some sharp writing and a high level of technical finesse..

Jawan review: SRK in a still from the film.(courtesy: iamsrk )

A young South Indian director with a 100 per cent success rate - every one of his four previous films has been a humongous hit - and a Bollywood superstar with an enduring fan following like nobody else's combine to unleash a Hindi mass movie that is as good as any we have seen in recent times.

Jawan , which also has Tamil and Telugu versions released nationwide, brings together the best of two worlds in a manner that borders on the delightfully frenzied and consistently captivating. Shah Rukh Khan, coming off the box-office record-smashing Pathaan, makes the most of a screenplay that has things to say and the wherewithal to making its pertinent points without losing its focus on the primary purpose of providing unalloyed entertainment.

Packed with all the ingredients that you would expect in a high-octane action film, Jawan is a strikingly meta vehicle in which a star communicates directly with his fan base and holds forth on themes that are crying out to be addressed. To that extent, it is somewhat like the 2017 Vijay starrer, Mersal, Atlee's third directorial venture.

In his first Hindi film, Atlee, who has written Jawan with his Theri and Mersal collaborator S. Ramana Girivasan, taps the magnetism of Shahrukh Khan and the spirit of the hot-button themes of the times in a superbly crafted potboiler that mixes big explosive action sequences with intimate emotional scenes.

Jawan tells the affecting story of a soldier without resorting to jingoistic bluster. If anything, the film does the exact opposite. It speaks up on behalf of the masses and touches upon issues that matter to people at the mercy of the politically and economically powerful.

Without naming names or specifying real-life parallels, Jawan weighs in on crony capitalism, bad loans, farmer suicides, neglected government hospitals, malfunctioning military weapons, election fraud and the plight of a citizenry stripped of access to resources that are rightfully theirs.

Jawan turns the spotlight on apathetic ministers, falsehood-peddling politicians and incompetent and compromised bureaucrats, none of whom are willing to be held accountable for a rotting system. The film delivers its message with great flair but without succumbing to gratuitous grandstanding.

Who is better equipped to do all this than SRK, who, even when he plays a larger-than-life action hero on a mission to take down a powerful industrialist who has wronged him and his nation in more ways than one, can stay rooted in the real world and animate the canvas with humanity even as he projects an invincible, superhero-like persona?

Jawan , produced by Gauri Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, erases the line that separates the actor playing a fictional figure and the star engaged in a conversation with his audience. The latter is inevitably one-way but as one watches the film in a packed hall its resonance with significant swathes of the audience is palpable.

SRK carries off the onerous task with such phenomenal panache that one barely notices when one entity gives way to the other. The narrative is never in danger of losing its balance even as the performer and the character shorten the distance between them.

On one level, Jawan  is a fan service masala film. On another, it is a tale of revenge that is also a political statement, and a loud and clear one at that. Jawan ends with the hero looking straight into the camera - it is positioned in a way that represents the eye of the audience - and tangentially echoing what SRK's character had said more than once in the action-comedy from a decade ago, Chennai Express ("Don't underestimate the power of a common man").

Ask questions, seek answers and use the power of your vote wisely, he exhorts the audience with all the solemnity that he can muster following an act of daring that compels the head of state to accept his demand to intervene.

Jawan opens in a hilly village on India's border - the exact location isn't specified - where a badly wounded soldier is nursed back to physical health. A few months later, he springs to the defence of the hamlet when it is attacked by a band of murderous infiltrators. He repels the aggressors but the brave warrior does not remember who is. A little boy who he saves from certain death promises to find out when he is old enough.

The film cuts to three decades later. A Mumbai Metro train with more than 300 passengers is hijacked by a group of six women (played, among others by Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra and Sanjeeta Bhattacharya) and an ageing man (Shahrukh Khan) in the guise of an Army Captain. He demands that he will negotiate only with one particular police officer, Narmada Rai (Nayanthara, who hits all the right notes).

The parleys over the next few minutes brings an unlettered agriculture minister and a wealthy businessman, Kali Gaekwad (Vijay Sethupathi), into the picture. At one end of the spectrum, we hear the story of a farmer (Omkar Das Manikpuri) forced to kill himself because he has defaulted on a Rs 40,000 loan for a tractor. At the other end is the case of a bank waiving off an industrialist's Rs 40,000 crore loan.

The captain's first encounter with the law gives way to scenes in a woman's prison where he reappears as a jail warden, Azad, a man who has revolutionised life for the inmates with boldly progressive initiatives. The jailer, with the help of six women who have suffered at the hands of those who wield power, is determined to change how the prison - and the nation - functions.

The first half of the 170-minute film is fast-paced and replete with stylishly executed fight sequences and a track that witnesses Azad and Narmada, a single mother, entering into wedlock. Post-intermission, Jawan recounts the story of Azad's birth, the fate of his mother (Deepika Padukone in a memorable special appearance) and his relationship with the former women's prison jailer Kaveri (Riddhi Dogra).

The flashbacks out of the way, the film returns to the thick of the action around the villainous tycoon whose misdeeds extend to trying to influence the electoral process with money power. The hero and his supporters fan out to stop the baddie and his accomplices in their tracks.

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In the chase sequences in the run-up to a rousing climax, director Atlee and his team pull out the stops and come up eye-popping action passages. In the final act, SRK and Vijay Sethupathi (who is as brilliant as ever) square off in a scene that caps a magnificent crowd-pleaser that blends some sharp writing (the Hindi dialogues by Sumit Arora are almost always on the ball) and a high level of technical finesse.

Jawan hits the bull's eye both as a movie that is out to entertain and a vehicle that demonstrates the power of a superstar endowed with a voice that is anything but ordinary. It manifests itself as much on the screen as it does outside its fictive confines.

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Jawan Movie Review: Massy! Massy! SRK-Atlee's blockbuster is hard to resist

Shah rukh khan's 'jawan' released in theatres on thursday. the atlee directorial also stars nayanthara and vijay sethupathi in pivotal roles. here's our review of the film..

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• Shah Rukh Khan stars in Atlee directorial 'Jawan.'
• The film also features Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles.
• Jawan released in theatres on Thursday, September 7.

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Release Date: 7 Sep, 2023

Massy, massy massy! The chants in Atlee’s background score on Shah Rukh Khan’s latest release Jawan are a reminder of what this first time actor - director duo have set out to do. Massy because Jawan has Atlee’s signature stamp all over it - larger-than-life action pieces, loud and over-the-top background score, gut-wrenching emotional drama and songs with 100 background dancers. But this time around he’s charting unfamiliar territory working with a superstar who embodies the emotion of ‘massy’ like no one else. But apart from being massy, the film is also messy. So does Atlee and SRK’s combination deliver or crumble under the huge pressure? Let’s find out.

Jawan is a message driven film . The story of an army officer who has been wronged and his son who later picks up the pieces of what his father set out to do is super-high on emotional drama and theatrics. Shah Rukh’s double role as the father and son was a smooth move and that is perhaps Atlee’s only ace of spade in a screenplay that is deeply interspersed with potholes and flaws. A special shout-out to Nayanthara, who acts as the perfect support to SRK in the film. But Shah Rukh’s army of girls and their mission to become Robin Hood for the downtrodden and needy is not new as a concept - Money Heist did it recently and Kamal Haasan’s Indian has done it in the past.

But where Jawan stands out from the others is in its treatment and execution. Shah Rukh moulds himself to become the medium for Atlee’s blockbuster screen vision and the camera plays with the actor like a muse with his mentor every time he walks into a frame. The supporting cast in Jawan don’t have much to do, they are there to give the film its size and grandeur because the centre piece of the film is the poster boy - SRK. Vijay Sethupathi as the bad guy is terrific , his scene where he plays Santa with the ho-ho-ho chuckle is menacing and funny at the same time.

Jawan also has Deepika Padukone in an extended cameo and watching her with SRK is pure joy, but her character needed to have more meat. Even the girl brigade doesn’t get much screen presence and Sunil Grover is an odd misfit in the sketchy narrative that flip flops as and when it wants. The film gets preachy and drags a lot in the first half. There are long dialogues on making the world a better place to live, the stand out scene being SRK’s monologue in exercising your right to vote (the timing is unmissable).

Jawan is a big screen spectacle . It is flawed but at a time where everything is over-analysed, it makes for a good time at the cinemas. Ready or not, this is a ride that’s definitely worth taking. Published By: Prachi arya Published On: Sep 7, 2023 ALSO READ | Video: Atlee, Priya and Anirudh Ravichander watch ‘Jawan’ in Chennai

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Jawan review and release highlights: Fans welcome Shah Rukh Khan with packed theatres, film leaks online

Jawan releasee highlights: After the blockbuster Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan is back with a bang with his second film of 2023 and the excitement around its release makes it clear that it's going to make even bigger records at the box office. Directed by Atlee, the film boasts of a very impressive ensemble cast, complex plot, action, music and a cocktail of emotions. Anirudh Ravichander, who has given music for the film, started trending on X for the songs and soundtrack which got a thumbs up from the moviegoers. Deepika Padukone's extended cameo is also being praised.  ...Read More

Here's all the action around the film's release:

Jawan release live updates: Fans break into dance party

Fans of Shah Rukh Khan broke into dance parties inside the theatres as Zinda Banda started playing. Watch the video here.

Jawan release live updates: Scene impresses fans

A scene from Jawan, in which Shah Rukh's character tells people to vote wisely, is a hit with his fans. “There is a point in #Jawan where SRK addresses the public, he essentially breaks the fourth wall. There is a seething anger and frustration in his delivery as he urges the public to raise their voice & question those in positions of power. WE SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE SIR,” read a tweet.

Jawan release live: Collection update

As per a report on Sacnilk.com, Jawan has collected ₹ 28 crore by the afternoon. The film is expected to do even better business in the evening and night shows. 

Jawan release live updates: Ashish Chanchalani's review

“Best film of SRK for me after Chak De. A perfect marriage between Hindi film Industry and Tamil Industry. Ye rishta kabhi kisi ne explore hi nai kiya,” wrote YouTuber Ashish Chanchalani.

Jawan release live updates: Vikram Rathore trends on Twitter

Vikram Rathore, Shah Rukh's character in the film is trending on Twitter.  “The character of Vikram Rathore is ultimate, SRK - Atlee deserves tremendous credit for it,” wrote a fan.

Jawan release live updates: Script is the hero

Popular Twitter account Gabbar tweeted, "If you rank the biggest stars of the movie Jawaan. The order is this:

2) Camerawork/Editing

It’s an exhilarating ride. You won’t get a chance to breathe. Even if you are a cynic the movie will make you submit to how smartly they tie up the ends. The clash between SRK and Sethupathi is Super! Will cross the earnings of Pathaan."

Jawan release live updates: Historic opening expected

Trade analyst Sumit Kadel tweeted, "#Jawan Opening is UNIVERSE SHATTERING. Film is Running with 70-80% occupancy across India. Evening & Night shows will run with optimum capacity. Day-1 All India collection is going to be HISTORIC #ShahRukhKhan will beat his own All time day -1 record of #Pathaan with a ENORMOUS ₹ 20-25 cr Margin."

Jawan release live updates: SRK's message

Shah Rukh took to Twitter to share a special message for his fan pages. “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,” he wrote.

Jawan review live updates: Film leaks online 

Atlee's film has been leaked online within hours of release. A non-HD print is now available for free download on Telegram. More often than not, Hindi films leak online within a day of their release.   

Jawan release live updates: Sanya Malhotra watches film at G7 Galaxy theatre

Jawan release live updates: Ensure cyber security the Jawan way 

Jawan release live updates: #Anirudh trends on X for Jawan music 

Music composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander trends on X as Jawan music earns praise. Social media influencer Amutha Bharathi wrote, “#Anirudh An another hero of #Jawan. His BGM made the every mass scene so impactful and perfectly elevated #ShahRukhKhan throughout the movie. Truly an Anirudh Era.”

Jawan release live updates: Fans welcomed SRK film with dhol and firecrackers 

Fans burnt firecrackers and even dhol beats could be heard outside Gaiety Galaxy as the 6 am show of Jawan opened in theatres on Thursday. 

Jawan release live updates: Deepika Padukone gets praise

A fan wrote after watching the movie, “20 mins of #DeepikaPadukone in #Jawan and I am convinced that no one could have done this role better than her.” Deepika has an extended cameo in the movie. 

Jawan review and release: What will be G20 Summit's impact?

In Delhi, the film releases ahead of the G20 Summit on September 9-10 with several heads of state, including US President Joe Biden, set to attend the event. While the city will remain open during the weekend, restrictions will be imposed on a small part of the NDMC area. Check out full report here .

Jawan review: KRK reviews Jawan

“It’s interval and #Jawan is a brilliant film till here. It’s really a blast. Superb action, superb acting, superb story and superb background music. It’s full of entertainment with spectacular scenes. Hope #Atlee will hold the magic in the 2nd half also,” wrote KRK in a tweet. 

Pathaan vs Jawan

Atlee's Jawan operated on micro and macro levels, often shifting gears between what is personal and what is political. The shift is not always as smooth as Pathan. Read full HT opinion piece here .

Taran Adarsh calls Jawan ‘hardcore masala entertainer’

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave a 4.5 star rating to Jawan. He tweeted, “A hardcore masala entertainer that’s sure to stand tall in #SRK’s filmography… #Atlee presents #SRK in a massy character and he is… Move over #Pathaan, #Jawan is here to conquer hearts and #BO, both. #JawanReview.”

He further wrote, "#Jawan is loaded with aces… Razor-sharp screenplay, attention-grabbing episodes, splendid action pieces, larger-than-life frames, peppy soundtrack, also the pace and energy never dips… However, it’s the clash of the gladiators - #SRK and #VijaySethupathi - that’s the driving force of #Jawan. #Jawan is is bolstered by towering performances from the proficient cast… Right from #VijaySethupathi to #Nayanthara, #DeepikaPadukone and #SanjayDutt, each actor shines in this well-constructed script. Having said that, #Jawan rightfully belongs to #SRK. It doesn’t take a crystal ball to foretell that 2023 belongs to #SRK… Now let’s hear the ROAR at the #BO."

Shah Rukh Khan's new tweet

Shah Rukh Khan has tweeted after Jawan release, “Beqaraar ho Gaye ab toh aa hi Jaiye….Ghar Waalon ko bhi saath Laiye. Aap ko humaari kasam (please come I am getting restless, I swear you to bring your family members as well)….!!! Ready with our offering of love for all of you. Hope you all are entertained!!!”

Fans worship Jawan poster

Fans in Chennai bathed a Jawan poster with milk and put garlands around it as the film released to a fantastic response in theatres. 

Here's the Hindustan Times Jawan review

Jawan review: Shah Rukh Khan packs a punch in this massy, meaningful actioner. Read the review here. 

Watch Raja Kumari perform Jawan theme in New York

Grammy-nominated rapper Raja Kumari performed the Jawan title track at a New York concert in July and said she would perform the same for the rest of her life. Read full story here. 

The Jawan craze is real. Watch

Watch how moviegoers are dancing, singing and screaming during a Jawan screening Thursday morning. 

Do you know Nayanthara is 19 years younger than SRK!

This is not the first time Shah Rukh Khan is paired with younger actors. There has been age difference of 17 years and in some cases, even more than 27 years. Read full story here. 

Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara prayed at Tirupati

Shah Rukh Khan along with daughter Suhana Khan, and Nayanthara with husband Vignesh Shivan, prayed at Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Tirupati recently. Read full story here. 

Could G20 summit spoil Delhiites' Jawan plans?

Only a few movie theatres will be affected in Delhi as G20 summit begins amid Jawan release. Read full story here. 

Faraatta song from Jawan will be unveiled today

Deepika Padukone's Faraatta song will be out on Thursday as the film hit theatres on the festival of Janmashtami. Deepika has a pivotal role in the film which has Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role. 

There is something special in the story before Jawan interval

Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel shared his review of the first half of Jawan. He tweeted, “First Half- Fantastic. Greatest interval block ever for a Hindi film. Bollywood would now see what south has been experiencing for long.. #ShahRukhKhan.”

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra reviews Jawan

Mukesh Chhabra called Jawan “an emotional roller coaster” and said it moved him and gave him goosebumps. “One of the best Bollywood and Pan India films I have seen. Massy with a message,” he wrote on X as he gave the film a dozen stars.

Prepping for dahi-handi stunt at Gaiety Galaxy at 6am?

A crowd cheered for a few boys who almost did a dahi-handi stunt at Gaiety Galaxy theatre in Mumbai Thursday morning, which is being celebrated as the festival of Janmashtami. 

Jawan opened to houseful shows at 6am 

A Shah Rukh Khan fan shared a video from outside a movie theatre which had a massive crowd for a 6 am show. 

Singer Raja Kumari can't stop praising Jawan

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American rapper, songwriter and singer Raja Kumari watched Jawan and was “crying and screaming” during the film. 

Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif attend Jawan screening 

A special screening of Jawan was held at Yash Raj Studio in Mumbai on Wednesday. Read full story here. 

Here's Jawan song Zinda Banda for some mid-week motivation

Zinda Banda from Jawan was the first song to be unveiled from the film. It has been penned by Irshad Kamil and sung and composed by Anirudh Ravichander. 

Jawan to make ₹100 crore opening on Thursday

Jawan box office prediction indicates that Shah Rukh Khan will probably break his own records with record-breaking advance booking for the film. Read full story here . 

Here's how Jawan is already ahead of Pathaan

Jawan collected ₹ 50 crore worldwide in advance booking and has beaten Pathaan's opening day record in India. Read full story here. 

Watch Jawan trailer once again

Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the Jawan trailer only a few days before the film's release as several fans asked him for the same during his Ask Me Anything session on X. 

Mahesh Babu to watch Jawan with SRK

Mahesh Babu wished Shah Rukh Khan for the success of Jawan. See how Shah Rukh responded. Read full story here. 

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‘Jawan’ Isn’t Just Another Hit for Shah Rukh Khan — It Cements His Larger-Than-Life Legacy

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After 30 years in the industry, 2023 might be the most important year of Shah Rukh Khan ‘s career.

In 2021, narcotics agents arrested Khan’s son off the coast of Mumbai, imprisoning him for nearly a month, even though no drugs were found on his person. Many perceived this as an act of intimidation, a move meant to keep India’s top star in line when Muslims were being increasingly mistreated, including in the film industry. Khan kept silent, then and since, commenting as little as possible on social and political matters — but his 2023 filmography tells a different story.

“Pathaan” put him on screen with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, a Hindu and a Christian, playing a Muslim fighting proudly for India. “Jawan” doesn’t touch religion, but as his second of likely three megahits this year, it solidifies Khan’s own might in the face of a ruthless regime. “Bete ko haath lagaane se pehle, baap se baat kar (Before you lay a hand on my son, talk to his father),” he growls in the trailer (as his wife and producer Gauri Khan’s name appears). Otherwise, prepare for the wrath of the King.

“Jawan” sees Khan teaming up with Tamil writer and director Atlee in a gloriously convoluted story of family, activism, and revenge. It’s violent, it’s insane, and it’s an absolute rollercoaster. It has love stories, high-speed chases, a hostage situation that unfolds on an underground train (and too many graphic depictions of hangings). It has South Indian megastars Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara, expertly weaving India’s North and South Indian film industries together in a thrilling moviegoing experience.

It’s also a doozy to review without spoiling, as it’s a film that must be experienced on a massive screen with a massive crowd. This much I can say, while withholding some major reveals: Khan plays a man seeking vigilante justice, forcing the Indian government under pressure to implement changes that actually benefit its citizens (forgiving loans, updating hospital equipment, etc). Helping him in his mission are six women who turn out to be current prison inmates, serving sentences because they fought for these very issues or were government patsies.

Though there are multiple spectacular song-and-dance numbers, the introductory “Zinda Banda,” set in the women’s prison, is easily the most heart-pumping of all (and a welcome break from the now-commonplace practice of using white European women as background dancers in Indian films). Anirudh’s propulsive soundtrack entertains throughout, and the main “Jawan” theme (sometimes whistled like a Western) is catchiest of all.

There can be no question of Atlee’s command behind the camera, because a film on this scale requires immense confidence. Western audiences who flocked to “RRR” will find more of its DNA here than in other Hindi cinema, thanks to the shared sensibilities of Tamil and Telugu masala movies. It’s a jam-packed two hours and 45 minutes with multiple flashbacks (and even a flashback-within-a-flashback), dance numbers, and action sequences, but almost no momentum lost throughout (except arguably in “Chaleya,” a romantic number shoehorned into the first half to wordlessly accelerate the film’s less-compelling love story and intertwined conflict). Viewers who zone out during the action-heavy parts of action movies will be glued to the screen, mouths agape, as Khan and his crew stop trains, flip trucks, and, in one scene, make remarkable use of eggs.

Khan changed the world when he first took the screen over three decades ago, and now he’s trying to do it by trusting his fans to learn and listen. He saw the risks of his place in Indian cinema and took responsibility anyway — like any true hero.

“Jawan” is now playing in select theaters.

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After watching Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan, Mahesh Babu tweeted, "#Jawan... Blockbuster cinema… ???????????? @Atlee_dir delivers king size entertainment with the King himself!! Comes up with his career's best film… ???????????? The aura, charisma and screen presence of @iamsrk are unmatched… He’s on fire here ????????????!! Jawan will break his own records… how cool is that!! Stuff of the legends ???????????? #Nayanthara @VijaySethuOffl @anirudhofficial."

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In the climax scene, SRK’s character removes his mask on the television and asks people not to vote in the name of caste or religion. He urges them to ask political candidates, “what they will do for you in the next 5 years. If someone in the family falls ill, what will you do for their treatment? What will you do to get me a job?" Needless to say, netizens are impressed by SRK’s speech on the significance of asking critical questions before voting.

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As a result of the overwhelming popularity of 'Jawan', Sunny Deol's ‘Gadar 2’ shows in West Bengal have been reduced. The movie enjoyed 122 shows until Wednesday, which were cut short of 22 on Thursday.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/sunny-deols-gadar-2-makes-room-for-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-looses-100-shows-in-bengal-in-one-day/articleshow/103493932.cms

Kangana Ranaut heaps praises on Shah Rukh Khan after Jawan’s massive success; netizens dig out her old post during Aryan Khan’s arrest

'Movie nahi festival hai'- Paparazzi congratulate Nayanthara for 'Jawan', actress smiles and says, ‘thank you’

Atlee reacts to Jawan success

On Thursday, when the paps met Jawan director Atlee in Mumbai and asked him to comment on the success of the movie, he simply quipped, "It's all because of Shah Rukh sir."

Jawan mints Rs 150 crore at the worldwide box office

According to trade buzz, Jawan minted a whopping Rs 75 crore in India and at the worldwide box office, the film has collected more than Rs 150 crore. Jawan is now the biggest opener of Bollywood of all time. The film reportedly saw an overall occupancy of 58.67 per cent in the Hindi belt and Chennai witnessed 81 per cent. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala mentioned on X (formerly known as Twitter) that Jawan is looking at Rs 150 crore plus Day 1 opening worldwide.

Jawan to record highest opening for a Hindi film in the USA

ETimes had reported that Jawan had sold over 33,000 tickets in the USA thus surpassing the $500,000 mark on its opening day. According to the latest reports, thanks to the hype around the film, Jawan has not only got more locations, but its shows have also increased, thus setting it up for a huge opening day collection. The film collected $628,729 from just around 570 locations. With an addition of 2248 shows, this entertainer has now on course for a record-breaking opening for a Hindi film in the US market.

Mika Singh showers praise on Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol

Taking to his social media handle, Singer Mika Singh wrote, 'Baap baap hi hote hain, this is exactly what @iamsrk Saab has proved. First with #Pathan and now with #Jawan. He’s rocking everywhere! We really needed some Angels to save Bollywood, and the two Lions came to save the day. @iamsunnedeol bhaaji and @iamsrk bhaaji chha gaye...'

Old theatres open up

According to reports, the 30-odd single-screen cinemas in the Hindi belt, which were shut down in the pandemic, have opened just after looking at the craze around Jawan.

SRK fans in Aurangabad dance to the beats of 'Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya' and enjoy 'Jawan' FDFS

— TeamSRKWarriors (@TeamSRKWarriors)

Nayanthara reacts to a paparazzo calling Jawan 'a festival'

Nayanthara was recently spotted and snapped at the airport. When a paparazzo said that her recent film, 'Jawan' was not just a film but a 'festival', she smiled and said, 'Thank you'. The Shah Rukh Khan starrer has been making record-breaking collections at the box office.

I’ve never done an action film, I’ve done really sweet love stories, I’ve done some social dramas, I’ve done some bad guys, but nobody was taking me for action. I’m 57 years old, and I thought for the next years I have to do action films, I want to do Mission Impossible-ish kind of films. I want to do over-the-top kind of action films

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Rajinikanth starrer 'Jailer' faces stiff competition from Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'

Jailer' will face stiff competition from 'Jawan'. Since the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer is also releasing in Tamil and Telugu, many theatres have allotted screens for director Atlee's big Bollywood debut. Going by the trade reports, 'Jawan' has been allotted over 400 screens in Tamil Nadu.

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Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan has set the cash register ringing and how. The Atlee directorial has created history on its opening day and it has beaten SRK's Pathaan with a huge margin.

Deepika Padukone, Nayanthara, Navya Naveli Nanda, Siddhant Chaturvedi: Celebs watch Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan at YRF screening

On Thursday evening, a special screening of Jawan was hosted at YRF Studios which saw Deepika Padukone, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, Navya Naveli Nanda, Shweta Bachchan, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Chunky Panday, Arslan Goni, Sussanne Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, Kabir Khan, Mini Mathur, Neelam Kothari and Samir Soni among many others in attendance.

'Jawan': Director Atlee visits theatre to see audience's reaction

On Thursday, Director Atlee himself visited a theatre to see the fans' reactions to 'Jawan'. The director was papped outside the Gaiety Galaxy theatre in Mumbai.

Kangana Ranaut calls Shah Rukh Khan 'the cinema god that India' as Jawan receives unprecedented response on its opening day

Kangana Ranaut has heaped praise on Shah Rukh Khan after his film Jawan saw an unprecedented response on the first day of its release. She took to her Instagram stories and called SRK the cinema god that India needs and also congratulated the entire team of Jawan.

'Jawan' mania grips Srinagar as Shah Rukh Khan starrer opens to packed shows on Day 1

— SRKUniverse (@SRKUniverse)

Bhutanese actor Sangay Tsheltrim reveals his experience of working on Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan': SRK's very good with action scenes

In this exclusive interview, Bhutanese actor Sangay Tsheltrim shares his remarkable journey from a distinguished career in the Royal Bhutan Army to the glitzy world of Bollywood, discussing his pivotal role in the highly anticipated film 'Jawan' alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Sangay recounts how he initially hesitated due to scheduling conflicts with a local project but ultimately embraced this career-defining opportunity. He offers insights into his experiences working with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, the nuances of on-screen action, and the immense popularity of Bollywood in Bhutan. Sangay Tsheltrim unveils the fascinating intersections of his life as a soldier, bodybuilder, and now, a rising star in the Indian film industry.

I always speak to Shah Rukh Khan before his film releases, and he has high expectations from Jawan: Producer-exhibitor Manoj Desai - Exclusive!

As Atlee's magnum opus Jawan has hit theatres today, veteran producer and exhibitor Manoj Desai talks to ETimes about its prospective success, what it will mean for tinsel town, his bond with Shah Rukh Khan and more...

Shah Rukh Khan has high expectations for Jawan. He told me that he has experimented with his looks, there is a South Indian touch in this film because his character is from South, the choreographer and crew is from the south.

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Jawan had quite a few surprises lined up and the biggest one came in the song Zinda Banda. It was the first song of the film that was released, but the film version is slightly different from the audio one that is available everywhere. The surprise factor of the song was a special appearance by director Atlee. Not many people know Atlee so they were wondering who is the guy who gets a special chance to shake a leg with superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Atlee even wears similar clothes like SRK and matches him step by step in the number. Atlee ends his performance with a hug from King Khan.

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Jawan recorded highest advance booking for a Hindi film

The global advance booking for Jawan clocked a massive Rs 45 crore, as per Sacnilk. The Shah Rukh Khan starrer has now become only the second Bollywood film to surpass the one-million mark in advance ticket sales. Pathaan was the first, selling an estimated 1.08 million tickets on its opening day. As per reports, Jawan had already shot past the 1.1 million mark with over 20 hours till the release. With this, the film is poised to potentially eclipse Pathaan, setting a new record for the highest opening-day pre-sales in Bollywood history.

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Atlee, who had previously worked with Vijay for 'Theri', Mersal, and 'Bigil', is reportedly said to be making another film with him, but after a year. According to reports, Atlee has now planned to take a break for 4 months from his work to spend time with his family. Atlee was recently blessed with a baby boy, and as the director was busy shooting for 'Jawan', he was not able to spend ample time with his wife Priya and son Meer. The director has now reportedly decided to stay at home for the rest of the year and will start work on his next script in January 2024. It is suspected that he will sign with Vijay for the actor's 69th film. However, it is still uncertain, as Vijay is said to have entered politics.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan leaked online on Day 1!

Despite stringent measures, notorious sites have released the camera print of Jawan within six hours of the first show being screened in India. The piracy websites have leaked the full HD quality of Jawan online, making it available for free download in various qualities.

Atlee catches the FIRST show of Jawan

Anil Sharma congratulates Team Jawan!

— Anilsharma_dir (@Anilsharma_dir)

Jawan crossed the overall advance booking of Pathaan at national theatre chains!

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Fan hails Deepika Padukone's cameo in Jawan!

Praising Deepika's presence in the movie, one Twitter user wrote, "If you are a #DeepikaPadukone Fan u ll love the depth of her character & how the tears rolling down her eyes wud make u teary eyed as well. Thats the power of Good Acting. #Jawan."

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' gets Rajnikanth style welcome in Chennai, fans offer milk to SRK’s posters

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Another Twitter user went all gaga over the magnum opus and wrote, "Fan War Aside #Jawan: SRK's Magnum Opus Unleashes Explosive Brilliance! ????From the very first frame, Jawan propels you into a world of high-stakes patriotism and heart-pounding action.???? nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece????????COMMERCIAL CINEMA ???? #JawanReview #Atlee."

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Published: Fri 8 Sep 2023, 8:00 AM

Directed by : Atlee

Starring : Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi

Rating : 3/5 stars

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan led 16 young girls to cinematic hockey glory, empowering them and in the process, clearing his own name that had been besmirched with the tag of ‘traitor’. Chak De! India is a cult classic that is often counted among Shah Rukh’s best films.

Sixteen years later, in 2023, Shah Rukh becomes the leader of an all-girls team (only six as opposed to 16), empowering them and in the process, clearing his father’s name that had been besmirched with the tag of ‘traitor’. Jawan , his latest release, is all set to become a mega blockbuster, certain to be counted among the Bollywood superstar’s most significant movies.

Of course, the parallels between Chak De ! India and Jawan end right there. In terms of treatment and scale, they are poles apart. Jawan sees SRK in action mode, almost as if his earlier film Pathaan consumed a year’s supply of steroids. It’s a superstar vehicle that celebrates the charm and enduring appeal of Khan and on that metric, it succeeds wildly. He is a joy to watch.

Add to that, a load of meta references to past movies and real-life controversies, a strong message, popular South Indian stars, a powerful sprinkling of politics, some surprise cameos, and you have the recipe for the perfect masala Bollywood film, a genre that the actor seems to be hell-bent on reviving.

After a spectacular opening scene set somewhere on the border area, where an old amnesiac Shah Rukh rescues a group of villagers from villains and asks, "Who am I?", only to be greeted with his full name on screen followed by the credits, the action shifts to the hijacking of a local train in Mumbai. SRK once again appears, this time with six female badass aides and starts blackmailing the government. Unlike other hijackers, his demands are not personal, they are all meant for the greater common good. Turns out he is a modern-day Robinhood named Azad, in charge of a weird women’s prison with high-tech machinery that looks like Professor’s set in Money Heist .

This premise is all that you need to know about the plot of the film. From here on, it’s a ride that sees too many elements stuffed in too small a box --- a hectic, inexplicable romance between Shah Rukh and Nayanthara (playing a glamorous cop), a precocious child, father and son moments, a long flashback and a mean villain who is the epitome of all evil.

Do they all work? Individually, not by a mile. The SRK-Nayanthara love story has no chemistry while emotional and romantic scenes appear more like breaks between the next action set piece. The back stories --- of Khan’s team members as well as his own --- lack punch or emotion. But overall, the package compels you to accept the film's undeniable entertainment appeal.

Jawan is the sort of film where everyone walks in slo-mo to Anirudh Ravichander’s thunderous music. It’s also the film where your disbelief should not just be suspended but completely banished. Do not ask questions or even wonder ‘how do these things happen?’ You need to just surrender as one unbelievable sequence after another unfolds, often without a shred of logic (sample this: a doctor checks the pulse of a character and announces she’s pregnant).

What makes it a cut above the rest is the politics. A number of issues take centrestage --- farmer’s suicides, environmental degradation, crumbling healthcare, businessmen influencing elections and faulty governance. And then there is the monologue to watch out for --- it’s not Azad but Shah Rukh Khan making a fervent appeal to ask the right questions to your leaders.

Wish the same attention had been given to character arcs as well. Nayanthara is a force to reckon with in Tollywood but here, her emoting skills leave a lot to be desired. The supporting actors, from Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Riddhi Dogra to even Sunil Grover simply fill in the blanks, none of them making an impact. Vijay Sethupathi, the powerhouse actor, is actually disappointing as the antagonist, not oozing the menace expected to match Shah Rukh’s 360-degree cool quotient.

Revenge --- personal and social --- is the central theme in Jawan and while that is a tried-and-tested trope, director Atlee gives it the ultra-stylised Tollywood-meets-Bollywood treatment. It may have crater-sized holes as far as logic is concerned but what it has in oodles is Shah Rukh Khan. And that’s not bad news at all. Also, there are two fabulous cameos featuring A-listers, and a juicy possibility mentioned in the end credits. If you have the patience, wait for it.

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Jawan Movie Review Live and Box Office Updates: Shah Rukh Khan’s film is on a record-breaking spree

Jawan movie review live updates: on the back of strong reviews and fan excitement, shah rukh khan's second film of the year, jawan, is breaking records at the box office. the film is directed by atlee and also stars nayanthara and vijay sethupathi in significant roles..

Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan Movie Review and Release Live Updates: The wait is finally over. Shah Rukh Khan’s actioner Jawan is doing a blockbuster business in theatres amid largely positive reviews. Directed by Atlee, the film also features Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Yogi Babu, Sunil Grover, Simarjeet Singh Nagra, Azzy Bagria, and Manahar Kumar, among others. Deepika Padukone has an extended cameo in the movie.

With Jawan’s trailer, SRK promised to offer an action-packed drama to cinephiles and he has delivered with the film. Shubhra Gupta of Indian Express wrote in her Jawan review, “Combining the in-your-face maximalism of director Atlee, and the come-get-me grizzled slit-eyed sexiness of star Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan is a pop-masala banger.”

The excitement around Jawan’s release is much evident at the box office. Early estimates say Jawan box office collection on day 1 will easily surpass Pathaan’s, making it the biggest opening day earner of Hindi cinema.

As per trade analyst Girish Johar, the 30-odd single-screen cinemas in the Hindi belt, which were shut down in the pandemic, have opened just after looking at the craze around Jawan.

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While Jawan stars Shah Rukh, it is not a typical Bollywood film. The movie is infused with the quintessential South Indian masala with Atlee’s direction, Nayanthara as the leading lady and Vijay Sethupathi playing the menacing villain. The north and south marriage that is Jawan has now successfully opened doors for Bollywood in the South, just like SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali opened doors for the South Indian film industry in the Hindi-speaking belt. READ MORE HERE.

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Nayanthara took to her Instagram account to share the worldwide box office figures of her film Jawan and wrote, "YEH to bas SHURUAAT hai 

Rakul Preet Singh took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "I don't have enough words to explain the emotion of watching Jawan!! @atlee47 the world is blown away by your magic. @iamsrk bow down sir @nayanthara how gorgeous are you!! Star. @deepikapadukone your cameo was sooo impactful. stunning."

Gautam Dutta, Co-CEO, PVR INOX Limited, said in a statement, "The love and response of audiences on the first day of the release of Jawan is overwhelming and sensational, and proves the significance and might of mass entertainers in the film industry. The Janmashtami holiday provided an additional thrust across the country. The action-packed spectacle has a truly national appeal with popular stars from the South, including Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, along with an eclectic ensemble of stars, which is making the movie cater to a larger market with its Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions. With the movie also being screened in special formats like IMAX, 4DX and ICE, audiences are enjoying the larger-than-life story telling in a more experiential manner.

He added, "The film has released at a time when the industry is seeing its glorious days with consumers going out to cinemas in huge numbers. If the unprecedented audience response is anything to go by, we are confident that Jawan would not only be the biggest film of this year, but would end up adding immense strength to the cinema ecosystem.”

I was telling a friend yesterday that the more successful you are, the more jealousy you beget. #Jawan will obviously not be digested by haters, politically motivated people or rivals in the industry. But does it matter? Where were they 32 years ago that SRK has worry now? — Viveck Vaswani (@FanViveck) September 8, 2023

Viveck Vaswani tweeted that the record-breaking success of Jawan will bother many people but Shah Rukh has nothing to worry. He tweeted, "was telling a friend yesterday that the more successful you are, the more jealousy you beget. #Jawan will obviously not be digested by haters, politically motivated people or rivals in the industry. But does it matter? Where were they 32 years ago that SRK has worry now?"

Happy that #Jawan is doing well . Also happy about the support Shahrukh is receiving. — Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) September 8, 2023

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra tweeted that he is happy after seeing the support Shah Rukh Khan and Jawan are getting. He wrote, "Happy that #Jawan is doing well . Also happy about the support Shahrukh is receiving."

These words coming from you has really made my day, sir. Means a lot to us. ?? Love you sir, see you soon sirrrr ?????? https://t.co/utj7SV9YIF — atlee (@Atlee_dir) September 8, 2023

Director Atlee was happiest when Telugu star Mahesh Babu praised his film Jawan.  Replying to Mahesh, he wrote, "These words coming from you has really made my day, sir. Means a lot to us.  Love you sir, see you soon sirrrr."

Thank u Mumbai boys and girls for the love the dancing and shouting. So happy I could entertain u. Be healthy https://t.co/UgJLrMyyvl — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 8, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan reposted visuals from Mumbai theatres where fans were dancing and celebrating Jawan. He wrote, "Thank u Mumbai boys and girls  for the love the dancing and shouting. So happy I could entertain u. Be healthy"

?? #Hyderabad SRKians celebrating Jawan like an electrifying festival! The atmosphere in the theater is pure magic, with 'Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya' song adding the perfect spark! ?? @iamsrk @RedChilliesEnt @Atlee_dir #Jawan #JawanInCinemas #JawanReviews #ShahRukhKhan #SRK … pic.twitter.com/CuibQM0uX2 — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) September 8, 2023

A viral video from Hyderabad shows fans dancing in a theatre to Shah Rukh Khan's song "Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya" from his blockbuster film Jawan.

God is so kind Thank you everyone Thank you for the Massy-ive love ? Book your tickets now! https://t.co/uO9YicOXAI Watch #Jawan in cinemas - in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. pic.twitter.com/q1TdI37nJZ — atlee (@Atlee_dir) September 8, 2023

Jawan's director Atlee thanked fans after the record-breaking box office opening of Jawan. He wrote, "God is so kind. Thank you everyone. Thank you for the Massy-ive love."

Thank u so much sir. We are all learning from your creative inputs for cinema. Please see it as and when u can. Then call me to tell me if I can be a mass hero also. Ha ha. Love and regards sir. https://t.co/RpI0UZ625a — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 8, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan replied to SS Rajamouli's tweet on his performance in Jawan. The actor said that everyone is learning from Rajamouli's creativity. Shah Rukh wrote, "Thank u so much sir. We are all learning from your creative inputs for cinema. Please see it as and when u can. Then call me to tell me if I can be a mass hero also. Ha ha. Love and regards sir."

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan is breaking all box office records. Experts claim that this might very well be the biggest hit in the history of Hindi film industry.

This is the reason why @IamSRK is the Baadshah of the box office… What an earth-shattering opening… ?? Congratulations @Atlee_dir for continuing the success streak in the north too, and congrats to the team of #Jawan for the stupendous success…:) — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) September 8, 2023

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli took to Twitter to praise Shah Rukh Khan for his performance in Jawan. He wrote, "This is the reason why @IamSRK is the Baadshah of the box office… What an earth-shattering opening… Congratulations @Atlee_dir for continuing the success streak in the north too, and congrats to the team of #Jawan for the stupendous success…"

Fans poured milk on giant poster of our #Jawan ! #FDFS show celebration in Hyderabad! pic.twitter.com/GQuUUqXCbK — Shah Rukh Khan Warriors FAN Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) September 8, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's fans celebrate the success of Jawan by pouring milk on a larger-than-life cutout of the superstar.

Fully packed theatre in afternoon show of #Jawan today (working day) in Ahemdabad Khilodians - "arey ye toh corporate audience hai" Salodians - "Nahi ye bhai ke abs ke fake abs ki tarah VFX se implant ki hui audience hai" pic.twitter.com/2K7jIbvgu3 — ? (@iWorshipSRK) September 8, 2023

A fan shared a clip and wrote on Twitter, "Fully packed theatre in afternoon show of #Jawan today (working day) in Ahemdabad."

Shah Rukh Khan has reacted to Mahesh Babu's review of Jawan. SRK tweeted, "Thank u so much. Everyone is so thrilled you liked it. Big love to you and family. Very encouraging to hear your kind words. Will keep working harder now to entertain. Love you my friend."

#Jawan #SanjayCineplex #Motihari ..madness continues... @iamsrk @RedChilliesEnt @Atlee_dir pic.twitter.com/dP1I7riLb9 — Vishek Chauhan (@VishekC) September 8, 2023

A Twitter user @VishekC shared a clip from inside a cinema hall, as Shah Rukh Khan fans dance in front of the big screen.

The Aam Aadmi Party pointed out similarities between what Shah Rukh Khan's character says in a monologue in the film Jawan, and what Arvind Kejriwal said in one of his speeches. WATCH HERE

‘JAWAN’ IS SENSATIONAL… CREATES HISTORY… #Jawan hits the ball out of the stadium, SHATTERS *ALL* PREVIOUS RECORDS… BIGGEST OPENER [ #Hindi films] in #India … *Day 1* biz… ?? #Jawan : ? 65.50 cr [19.09% HIGHER than #Pathaan ] ?? #Pathaan : ? 55 cr ?? #KGF2 #Hindi : ? 53.95 cr ??… pic.twitter.com/e30uSuy1jc — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 8, 2023

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, " JAWAN IS SENSATIONAL… CREATES HISTORY… #Jawan hits the ball out of the stadium, SHATTERS ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS… BIGGEST OPENER [#Hindi films] in #India… Day 1 biz… ?? #Jawan: ? 65.50 cr [19.09% HIGHER than #Pathaan] ?? #Pathaan: ? 55 cr ?? #KGF2 #Hindi: ? 53.95 cr ?? #War: ? 51.60 cr ?? #TOH: ? 50.75 cr Nett BOC. #India biz. #Boxoffice."

Genelia Deshmukh tweeted, "Witnessing the magic of my favouritest @iamsrk last night in a packed hall amidst the cacophony of whistles & cheer was something else.  #Jawan is truly an exceptional film. @Atlee_dir you are a magician who knows the pulse of the nation. @NayantharaU you were ethereal. No words to express the brilliance of @VijaySethuOffl - &  @deepikapadukone  you were absolutely stunning - @anirudhofficial your music is the backbone of every frame.  Many congratulations to the entire stellar cast on this Humongous Mega Blockbuster."

This is what happens if you search #Jawan on Google and Click the Walkie-Talkie icon! ??? pic.twitter.com/hPzz3q8afW — FARHAN (@lamFarhan) September 8, 2023

A fan @lamFarhan shared a clip via Twitter and wrote, "This is what happens if you search #Jawan on Google and Click the Walkie-Talkie icon! ???." Have you seen it yet?

DROP everything you are doing & rush to a theatre near you NOW!!! It’s MASS MASS MASS with a lot of CLASS !!???? #Jawan is an emotion, is an experience…it hit me like a hurricane in the theatre- whistles and claps all around. @iamsrk is the BOMB… ? ?? Mega Stardom, lit… pic.twitter.com/aGkOWkEJQu — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 8, 2023

Riteish Deshmukh shared via Twitter his views about SRK's film. A part of it read, "DROP everything you are doing & rush to a theatre near you NOW!!!  It’s MASS MASS MASS with a lot of CLASS !!???? #Jawan is an emotion, is an experience…it hit me like a hurricane in the theatre- whistles and claps all around. @iamsrk is the BOMB… ? ?? Mega Stardom, lit every frame he was in, ?? attitude ka baap, Action, emotion, romance, dialogue delivery- aur kuch baki hai kya ??"

The makers of Atlee’s Jawan held a special screening of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai, on Thursday evening. The screening turned into a star-studded affair as the film’s star-cast Nayanthara and Deepika Padukone and Sanya Malhotra attended the event along with casting director Mukesh Chhabra. Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aaryan Khan and daughter Suhana Khan, their friend and Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda were also in attendance. READ MORE

Deepika Padukone has an extended cameo in Jawan and the actor has been responding to the praise she is getting for starring with her first hero, Shah Rukh Khan. Deepika reacted by saying 'Gratitude' and 'Thank you' on the reviews while she wrote 'Always & Forever...' responding to a comparison between her debut film Om Shanti Om and Jawan, both with SRK.

Mahesh Babu tweeted, "#Jawan... Blockbuster cinema… ??? @Atlee_dir delivers king size entertainment with the King himself!! Comes up with his career's best film… ??? The aura, charisma and screen presence of @iamsrk are unmatched… He’s on fire here ???!! Jawan will break his own records… how cool is that!! Stuff of the legends ??? #Nayanthara @VijaySethuOffl @anirudhofficial @RedChilliesEnt."

Kiara Advani shared a still of SRK-starrer Jawan along with lots of fire emojis. The actor watched the film with husband Sidharth Malhotra.

#Jawan SMASHES *single day* records at #SVF cinemas in #WestBengal / #Assam … UNBELIEVABLE… What a FANTABULOUS START! pic.twitter.com/vHHOj7iBky — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 8, 2023

Taran Adarsh tweeted, '#Jawan SMASHES single day records at #SVF cinemas in #WestBengal / #Assam… UNBELIEVABLE… What a FANTABULOUS START!'

Karan Johar took to his Instagram story to share a photo of BFF Shah Rukh Khan and wrote, "EMPEROER!!!!!!!!!!!."

#Xclusiv DATA… #SRK proves his SUPREMACY #Overseas … #Jawan creates HAVOC in international markets… *Day 1* biz… ?? #Australia : Debuts at No. 1 spot. A$ 398,030 [? 2.11 cr] ?? #NZ : Debuts at No. 1 spot. NZ$ 79,805 [? 39.13 lacs] ?? #Germany : Debuts at No. 3 spot. € 146,014… — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 8, 2023

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared via Twitter that Jawan has created havoc at the worldwide box office on its day 1 of release.

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Aaliyah Qureishi took a selfie with SRK and got a kiss from Deepika Padukone from the screening that took place a day before Jawan's release. Sharing the pictures she wrote, "HAPPY JAWAN DAY ?????."

A Twitter user @highoncinema__, "Congratulations to every #ShahRukhKhan fans out there. We have WON ! highest day 1 for all time for an actor in the history of Indian Cinema!  @iamsrk! #Jawan."

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Nayanthara had a very short trip to Mumbai. Post the screening, she was seen at the Mumbai airport along with her husband Vignesh Shivan. In a video, the couple was seen holding hands as they posed for the photogs on their move.

Shah Rukh Khan is a Rockstar he is now God of Masses.. never seen such a down to earth personality from the film fraternity... truly humble guy in every sense ?? #Jawan pic.twitter.com/S2lxJPMWpW — Javed (Fan) (@JoySRKian_2) September 7, 2023

Last night, Atless expressed his feelings for music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Jawan star Shah Rukh Khan. "Anirudh is a Rockstar and now he is a Rockstar of India and SRK is 'God of Masses'," shared Atlee.

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Last night, SRK and Gauri Khan's kids Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan were papped at the Jawan screening.

Deepika Padukone was spotted at Yash Raj Films last night as she joined the Jawan team.

Nayanthara and her director husband Vignesh Shivan were also seen at Mumbai's screening night.

Last night, Jawan director Atlee was seen at Gaiety Galaxy Cinema in Mumbai. He came to see the film with fans.

A report by Box Office India claims that Jawan has already earned Rs 60 crore nett on day 1 in Hindi, and the film's collection finished off the day with Rs 65 crore mark.

Trade guru Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#Jawan Day 1 at national chains… Nett BOC… Update:  10.45 pm… ?? #PVRInox: ? 23.50 cr ?? #Cinepolis: ? 5.90 cr  ?? Total: ? 29.40 cr

Till 8.30 pm… ?? #MovieMax: ? 90 lacs

Day 1 TOTAL at national chains… ?? #Pathaan: ? 27.02 cr  ?? #KGF2 #Hindi: ? 22.15 cr  ?? #War: ? 19.67 cr."

The Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta wrote in her review, "Combining the in-your-face maximalism of director Atlee, and the come-get-me grizzled slit-eyed sexiness of star Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan is a pop-masala banger: iss kahani mein action hai, emotion hai, hero hai, villain hai, aur naach-gaana hai, aur kya chahiye? Actually, there is more: fashioned as an unabashed massy entertainer, Jawan slips in strong political messaging at every opportunity, making it a film which is very much of the moment." READ MORE HERE.

'Baap baap hi hote hain, this is exactly what @iamsrk Saab has proved. First with #Pathan and now with #Jawan. He’s rocking everywhere! We really needed some Angels to save Bollywood, and the two Lions came to save the day. @iamsunnedeol bhaaji and @iamsrk bhaaji chha gaye..," Mika Singh said via Twitter. 

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan has been welcomed with open arms in Kerala, with evening and night shows going houseful. Trade analyst AB George tweeted, "EXCELLENT OPENING for #Jawan in #Kerala.Night and evening shows showing RECORD OCCUPANCY and show count for a BOLLYWOOD FILM...King Size screens like @kavitha_theatre, Savitha, EVM, Ragam, @ariesplex, Abhilash etc reporting excellent occupancy KING KHAN FLEXING HIS MUSCLES in SOUTH too."

Kangana took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "From being the ultimate lover boy of the nineties to a decade long struggle again to reinvent his connection with his audience in his late forties to mid-fifties and ultimately rising as the quintessential Indian mass superhero at the age of 60 (almost) Is nothing short of superheroic even in real life. I remember the time when people wrote him off and mocked his choices, but his struggle is a master class for all those artists who enjoying long careers but must reinvent and reestablish. SRK is the cinema God that India needs not just for hugs or dimples but for some serious world-saving as well Bowing down to your perseverance, hard work and humility King Khan. @iamsrk #iawan" 

Film trade analyst Atul Mohan wrote on Twitter, "#Atlee's masterful direction unveils #ShahRukhKhan like never before in #Jawan. A cinematic masterclass on showcasing a star! The jaw-dropping #SRK intro and interval block is pure surprise magic that'll linger in memory. This film is the epitome of style, sleekness and technical brilliance!"

Telugu actor Nikhil Siddhartha took to Twitter to share how he has always been a Shah Rukh fan. He wrote, "Wishing My Favourite Star from when I was a Kid @iamsrk a MASSIVE BLOCKBUSTER with #Jawaan. Can't wait to watch it asap on the Big Screen...Advance wishes to @Atlee_dir @NayantharaU @VijaySethuOffl @deepikapadukone @impriyamani @sanyamalhotra07 @RedChilliesEnt "

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli took to Twitter to praise Shah Rukh Khan's performance in Jawan. He tweeted, "#Jawan is a super fun film with a great message. @iamsrk has outdone himself. Which is a huge task in itself."

Vijay Dhar, owner of the the valley's lone multiplex, told PTI, "The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) had mentioned it (the response) in the Parliament when Pathaan released here. The initial response (for Jawan) has been very good. It is houseful for four days (till Sunday). Then it depends upon the movie and how much the people like it.”

“The response from the youth has been very good,” he added.

The release of Jawan now feels like a festival ?? Book your tickets now! https://t.co/B5xelUahHO Watch #Jawan in cinemas - in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. pic.twitter.com/QH8LKxQwAn — Red Chillies Entertainment (@RedChilliesEnt) September 7, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's production house Red Chillies Entertainment posted a video of fans across the country celebrating the release of Jawan.  

Chennai-based trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai wrote on Twitter, '#Jawan Exhilarating and marana mass entertainer. Dir @Atlee_dir has fully  used  @iamsrk’s image to the hilt in a dual role oozing charisma, style with some elevating action blocks. Atlee’s script has mixed the commercial cocktail perfectly. The BGM & music of  @anirudhofficial raises the bar. #Nayanthara has a terrific role and has done a neat job. @VijaySethuOffl as antagonist with a sense of humour fits the bill. Overall it is a paisa vasool  entertainer with blockbuster written all over.  My Rating: 3.5/5'

SRK fans from #Aurangabad have just experienced the epic MASS CINEMA of JAWAN and are expressing their admiration and love for the film by cheering for SRK!???? Jawan in cinemas now! ? @iamsrk @RedChilliesEnt @Atlee_dir #Jawan #JawanFDFS #JawanFirstDayFirstShow #JawanDay … pic.twitter.com/yYx3GhFYQY — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) September 7, 2023

A group of ardent fans showcased their love for Shah Rukh Khan after watching Jawan. They were heard shouting, 'We love Shah Rukh.'

Huma Qureshi tweeted, "#Jawaan @iamsrk Only love for you sir ? Wishing the team an all-time massive blockbuster success! So looking forward to watching it!!#Nayanthara @VijaySethuOffl @Atlee_dir @anirudhofficial @RedChilliesEnt @deepikapadukone.

A Twitter user @AbelX0 shared, "She just has a cameo in Jawan but the screen presence and aura she exudes is unmatched. ?I don't know how Deepika does it! Phenomenal acting which leaves an impact ? What a superstar! ?Can't wait for Fighter. #JawanReview #DeepikaPadukone #ShahRuhKhan."

Jawan actor Eijaz Khan recalled what it was like working with Shah Rukh Khan not once but twice, across two decades. READ THIS

It's Shah Rukh Khan vs Shah Rukh Khan at the ticket windows, as the superstar's new movie is set to overtake the opening day haul of Pathaan. Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan is all set to break box office records on its opening day, and perhaps even the opening weekend. READ  MORE

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Jawan's director Atlee's wife Priya shared a photo this morning and wrote, "On the way to the first show of Jawan ??? #jawanfever #jawanday #rohinitheater?."

Shah Rukh Khan tweeted, "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."

A user @review0813 tweeted, "#Jawan Early Review B L O C K B U S T E R: ??????????#Atlee has delivered a masterpiece, blend of emotion and mass action. This year belongs to the baadhshah #ShahRukhKhan? ? DON'T MISS IT !! #JawanReview #JawanTsunamiTomorrow #JawanFirstDayFirstShow  #Jawaan #SRK?."

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Jawan actor Sangay Tsheltrim shared a click with King Khan from last night's screening of the film.

A few reports claim that Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan has fallen prey to piracy within hours of its release and it is available on various online platforms.

Ahead of Jawan's release, Shah Rukh conducted an 'AskSRK' session where he expressed gratitude towards his fans for showering love on him and buying tickets of Jawan. He also hoped the Hindi audience to accept and love Nayanthara, a big name in the south Indian film industry, and shower love on her as well.

A Red Chillies Entertainment presentation, Jawan is produced by Gauri Khan and co-produced by Gaurav Verma.

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King: Anirudh Reunites With Shah Rukh Khan; Will He Charge More Than What He Got For Jawan By Surpassing AR Rahman’s 8 Crores Salary?

After the blockbuster jawan, anirudh, and shah rukh khan have reportedly joined hands once again for king. read to know more.

A big breaking news came yesterday evening, and it’s related to Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan’s first-ever collaboration, King. As it will now feature Shah Rukh in a full-fledged role instead of a cameo, the film has suddenly become a hot topic of discussion and is enjoying a solid buzz in the market. The latest development now states that none other than Anirudh is reuniting with Shah Rukh after Jawan’s super success. Keep reading to know more!

For the unversed, for last year’s Jawan, Shah Rukh collaborated for the first time with director Atlee. Atlee is well known for his commercial entertainers, and he knows very well how to use the star image of any actor and elevate it on the big screen. No doubt, Atlee was best in his work, but one can’t deny the fact that Jawan is incomplete without Ani’s top-class BGM and chartbuster music. In fact, it could be said that the film wouldn’t have failed to create a lasting impact without Ani’s BGM and songs.

Now, as per the report on Pinkvilla, it is learned that Anirudh has been roped in for King, which also marks the big-screen debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan . A source close to the development states, “King is a one of its kind action thrillers, that will introduce a new flavor of action to the audience. Shah Rukh Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Sujoy Ghosh understand the importance of BGM for a film in this space and have roped in the best in business, Anirudh.”

It is further learned that Anirudh is already working on King’s theme music, and it is possible that the makers might release a proper announcement video with theme music before the film goes on the floors in August 2024.

Before the release of Jawan, it was reported that Anirudh was paid a whopping 10 crores , which helped him surpass AR Rahman’s per-film salary of 8 crores . Now that Jawan has become a historical blockbuster, with its BGM and songs becoming mega-hits, it is expected that Ani might get a bigger paycheck than Jawan . Let’s wait and see if any such reports about Ani’s salary for King come out in the coming days.

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