SRK's 'Jawan' Hits ₹700 Cr Worldwide

In a cinematic spectacle like no other, Shah Rukh Khan's latest blockbuster, 'Jawan,' has taken the box office by storm, rewriting history and soaring to unprecedented heights. This record-breaking journey of 'Jawan' is reshaping the landscape of Hindi cinema, setting new benchmarks in its wake. Let's dive into the remarkable journey of this cinematic gem.

Jawan's Groundbreaking First Week

'Jawan' embarked on its cinematic journey on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, and right from the outset, it was destined for greatness. It debuted with a thunderous roar, raking in an astounding ₹75 crore on its very first day, marking the largest-ever debut for a Hindi film. As if that weren't enough, the film hit its peak on the third day, amassing a staggering ₹80 crore across India. What makes this feat even more astonishing is that 'Jawan' continued to shatter records throughout the week, amassing a whopping ₹328 crore in India and crossing the ₹600 crore mark globally. This unprecedented first-week performance cements 'Jawan' as the biggest Hindi film in history in terms of opening-week collections.

Continued Triumph in Theatres

The magic of 'Jawan' didn't wane as the week progressed. Even on the seventh day of its release, it continued to dazzle audiences, adding ₹23 crore to its already impressive domestic earnings. The film maintained a stronghold with ₹32 crore in India on Monday and ₹26 crore on Tuesday. Impressive occupancy rates of 23% on Wednesday ensured that 'Jawan' remained a crowd-puller, with night shows contributing significantly to its remarkable success. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, two of the film's most lucrative regions, reported occupancies of 24% and 25%, respectively.

Multilingual Appeal

Expanding its reach, 'Jawan' wasn't content with just Hindi audiences. The film also made waves in Tamil and Telugu markets with dubbed versions. Tamil-language screenings boasted a 15% occupancy rate on day seven, while Telugu-language showings held steady at 23%. Directed by Atlee, renowned for his collaborations with Tamil superstar Vijay, 'Jawan' also featured Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles, further broadening its appeal.

Challenging the Records