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Jawan release live updates: Ensure cyber security the Jawan way 

Jawan release live updates: Moviegoers dance to Zinda Banda inside theatre

A video on social media shows moviegoers dancing along with Shah Rukh Khan as the song Zinda Banda plays on the silver screen during Jawan show. 

Jawan release live updates: Here is box office update till noon

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh has shared the first day collections of Jawan till 12 noon. He tweeted, “#Jawan *Day 1* at national chains… Nett BOC… Update: 12 noon #PVRInox: 15.60 cr #Cinepolis: 3.75 cr Total: ₹ 19.35 cr. Day 1 total… #Pathaan: 27.02 cr. #KGF2 #Hindi: 22.15 cr #War: 19.67 cr.”

Jawan release live updates: Tiger 3 teaser NOT attached with Jawan

There were reports that Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's Tiger 3 teaser will be attached with Jawan but it was not spotted when the Shah Rukh Khan released in theatres on Thursday.

Jawan release live updates: Jawan Twitter review

Shah Rukh Khan film wins praise for not forcing a Vijay cameo. Mukesh Chhabra gave it over a dozen star rating and called it ‘massy with a message’. Read full story here.

Jawan release live updates: Film to open at 75 cr in India?

As per a report on Sacnilk.com, Jawan may earn ₹ 75 crore in India on its opening day on Thursday. 

Jawan release live updates: Watch Jawan Prevue 

Shah Rukh Khan had unveiled the Jawan Prevue in July and it served the purpose of a trailer until the actual trailer was unveiled last month. It showed glimpses of the entire ensemble cast. Watch again here .

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

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shah Rukh Khan Universe (@srkuniverse)

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 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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• 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’ movie review: Shah Rukh Khan is spectacular in Atlee’s socially-charged thriller

Shah rukh khan launches his own ‘clean india campaign’ in this elaborate but persuasive action film from director atlee.

September 07, 2023 03:27 pm | Updated 07:07 pm IST

Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Jawan’

It’s an opening sequence for the ages. Somewhere along the northern borders of India, a battered soldier recovers. The kindly and idyllic village he’s resuscitating in is set upon; people are shot, stabbed, drowned in a creek. The soldier rises like a messiah, swooping down with a spear against a thundering sky. We don’t see his face yet, wrapped in gauze, though his eyes fill us in. The staging is spectacular, mythic and rimmed with darkness. There’s also a flaming horse darting across the screen. No wonder Japanese video-game designer Hideo Kojima couldn’t contain his excitement on social media. As weird as it may sound, Jawan is, after all, the most Metal Gear- ish Shah Rukh Khan film.

Tamil director Atlee has been teasing a film with Khan since 2019. It’s not the first time an accomplished southern director has joined forces with a major Bollywood star for an action film with charged sociopolitical themes (Atlee’s mentor, Shankar, likely showed the way). Yet, there might be more to this collaboration than meets the eye. Atlee’s characters tend to have doubles and aliases . The multiple identities can be stashed in a single body (Vijay in Theri ) or several (Vijay in Mersal and Bigil ). The last two films, notably, were massy, twisty stories centered on fathers and sons. All of which screams out for Khan, who — rivalled only by Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar — is Hindi cinema’s biggest magnet for multiple-role films.

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30 years after that explosive opening, we meet Khan — now playing a goofy, wisecracking vigilante with a bald head —as he hijacks a metro train in Mumbai. He’s assisted by a squad of female fighters, most of whom get names and a few elite ones backstories. Also on the train is Alia, the daughter of a dead-eyed arms dealer named Kaali (Vijay Sethupathi in a mean beard). It’s revealed soon enough — spoilers ahead — that Khan in the present timeline is actually Azad Rathore, the jailer of a high-security women’s prison who moonlights as an ethical terrorist. What’s more, Azad is set to marry Narmada (Nayanthara), the fearless negotiator he was making song requests to while leading the hijack.

I won’t divulge how many Shah Rukh Khans you get in Jawan, but it’s enough for the price of a single ticket. Khan, 57, is an entertainer at heart but it is the flashes of menace and malevolence that mark out his best performances down the years. Since he can’t commit to outright villainy anymore — the cost of being a successful megastar — he turns to his quasi-antihero avatar with particular relish. “When I become a villain, the heroes don’t stand a chance,” he grins, more in self-regard than as an actual threat. Jawan isn’t a morally challenging or ambiguous film like Fan or Baazigar , but it still stretches the limits of its superstar’s repertoire. Benign, upstanding, ideal citizen Khan — check. Grizzled, cigar-chomping, Wolverine-recalling Khan — also check.

The action in Jawan is as slickly persuasive as you’d expect from a big-budget Atlee film. Drones, choppers, gatling guns; the director raids the whole inventory of Hollywood-style action blockbusters. However, what really sells these set pieces, besides some fluid jumps and kicks from Khan, are the smudges of Indianness applied to the grand canvas. I loved the idea of one of the hijackers leaving the crime scene in an auto. Or the flashback of Deepika Padukone (in a key cameo) slamming Khan in the mud. As in his past films, Atlee roots his action in urgent social justice anger. Khan launches his own Clean India campaign, taking on one faulty institution after another, from agriculture to healthcare and (more subtly and respectfully) defence. At least three different characters are labeled ‘deshdrohi’ (traitor) as the film insistently points up the insidiousness of such claims.

Jawan is also a movie in love with other movies. Bollywood and Hollywood fans alike will have a field day playing spot-the-reference. Before his endgame is revealed, Khan’s vigilante has shades of The Joker, Darkman, even a bit of Dennis Hopper from Speed . Kaali literally hands out red and blue pills (a neat idea, I think, since he’s working to corrupt the system). We get a Russian mob boss in a Bane mask. Yet, as in Pathaan , the best references are to Khan’s own filmography. Azad’s adoptive mother (Riddhi Dogra) is named Kaveri Amma, which was also the name of Khan’s adoptive mother in Swades (2004). There are similar nods to Main Hoon Na , Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and, perhaps most fittingly, Duplicate .

Not everything flies. There is a surge of Atlee-esque melodrama in the second half. Despite Anirudh Ravichander’s best efforts, the songs feel generic (‘Chaleya’ by Arijit Singh is especially forgettable; there is a better Arabic version on YouTube). However, Vijay Sethupathi truly unleashes his wildness in the later scenes and is a hoot. Nayanthara coolly underplays her typical heroine role, less smitten with Khan than the film would like her to be. The audience, though, is wholly smitten.

Towards the end, Khan delivers an impassioned speech on democracy, and the power of a single vote. Even in these polarising times, everyone listened in stunned agreement. One nation, one emotion, one Shah Rukh Khan.

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Jawan Reviews

“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.

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Jawan Review: Shah Rukh Khan Dazzles in this Cocktail of Guts and Masala

Director: Atlee

Writers: Atlee, S. Ramanagirivasan, Sumit Arora

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Deepika Padukone, Sanya Malhotra, Riddhi Dogra, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Girija Oak, Lehar Khan

Duration: 169 minutes

Available in: Theatres

A mass movie is a vessel, but it’s an empty one without the liquid to hold. Masala is hot, but it’s only ground dust without the dish. The ‘hero-entry moment’ is a legacy, but it’s only a stranger striding in slow-mo if we don’t know who he is. Atlee’s Jawan – a film I’d have watched in back-to-back morning shows if I didn’t have to write this review – celebrates the identity of this stranger. He is an overflowing vessel, but he’s also the dish of the year. When he asks “Main kaun hu? (Who am I?),” it’s a question in the shape of a reminder. The reminder is not just trapped by the big screen. It’s everywhere – it’s in his name, his narrative, his fatherhood, the interviews he’s stopped doing, the loyalty of his fans, the cheekiness of ‘Ask SRK’ Twitter sessions, the venom of his trolls, the boycott hashtags, the stoic nationalism, and a decade-long comeback in the making. If Pathaan was the first line of that reminder, Jawan is the whole punchline. And what a punchline it is.

Jawan (“soldier”) is not just any social drama. It’s a drama based in a country so embattled that the only mantra left is: When in doubt, Shah Rukh Khan . The leaders have failed, the system is corrupt, and a superstar has decided to take matters into his own hands. This intervention is disguised as one of the most enjoyable, pulpy, ditzy and progressive entertainers in recent memory. It’s Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) with swag, Rang De Basanti (2006) with zero shame, and Ghayal (1990) on steroids. It’s anti-establishment rage with pro-people hope. It’s hard to write a single line of plot without spoiling the experience. So let’s just say that Khan in Jawan signifies the sort of happy-hour vigilantism that’s immensely satisfying to see. He’s a soldier and a jailer, a patriot and a saint. And he is fed up. Every time he appears, it’s a hero-entry moment – and there are at least ten of these. (I may or may not have hooted at the coolest pre-interval scene in ages; if you listen closely, you might almost hear Khan growl: Who’s your daddy now? ). Which is to say that things are so bleak today that Khan needs to be introduced – and remembered – multiple times. He needs to be there, even when he’s not. And he needs to keep arriving, by hook or by crook, as hero and antidote, as enforcer and protector.

Between Fact and Fiction

In other words, being fiction isn’t enough. In Jawan , the singularity of storytelling wears the plurality of life. For instance, the Robin Hood theme is timeless but also pointedly current. When a hijacking happens, the protagonist – who loves old Bollywood songs – pretends to be a baddie, and his first target is a burqa-clad passenger. Later, a woman is falsely charged and jailed for drug use; she takes the fall for government apathy. When a skirmish at the border goes wrong, soldiers become pawns in a political scam that leaves the army with faulty weapons. It’s all there: Farmer suicides, fumbling ministers, a shortage of oxygen cylinders, a billionaire who funds the government. It’s no surprise that electronic voting machines (EVMs) and an impending election play a key role in the premise, too. There’s a back-from-the-dead and memory-loss track, a nod to the fact that a (movie) soldier has had to rediscover his stature as a secular icon. There’s an all-female team of avengers – an ode to Khan’s unique image as both a feminist hero and beta-male lover – and an aspirational women’s prison that reframes the cage as a container of pent-up potential. All alleged flaws – a bandaged face, a bald head, middle age, pregnancy out of wedlock, macho cigar-smoking (which almost taunts the “cigarettes are injurious to health” disclaimer) – morph into superhero capes. When politicians are reduced to caricatures who transform at the drop of a hat, it’s not lazy writing. The rush suggests that the film perhaps has no time for figures who generally have no time for the people that vote them in. 

I’m usually not a fan of film-makers being in awe of the stars they cast. But Atlee’s blinding reverence for Shah Rukh Khan and his Daddy era (as well as Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi ) works wonders for the film. The lovesick treatment (Level: Hrithik Roshan in War ) ensures that when the director fast-forwards through the romance, flashbacks, climax and reaction shots in a hurry, our excitement is rooted in the anticipation of the next punchy scene. And the next, and the next. It stops mattering that the connective tissue is a formality, or that tears are used as narrative shortcuts. Everything else is a footnote, a filler in service of bold messaging, at a time when even silence is viewed through the lens of dissent.

More is Better

The directness of this courage (especially a monologue towards the end) is moving, because it reveals the cards of a film that isn’t afraid to request its viewers to reflect rather than tell them to think. Its activism is almost chivalrous, despite the loud tone. It doesn’t hesitate to break the fourth wall and use its commercial packaging – replete with the contradictions of a weak soundtrack but a terrific score, wanton violence and pan-Indian emotions – to reason with the very concept of democracy. Add to this the colour – like a delightfully unhinged villain, a cheetah chilling at a high-scale meeting featuring a Bane-styled billionaire, a vertically challenged henchman pulling his gigantic colleague as they record a video – and Jawan becomes an irresistible cocktail of guts and mainstream glory.

Most of all, the subtext is there for everyone to savour. The thrill of watching a Shah Rukh Khan film has long been defined by his uncanny ability to make it about himself. Over the years, he’s renovated the idea of celebrity narcissism, turning it into meta-entertainment at the movies. Khan has often let his life – or at least popular perception of his life – inform the spirit of his roles. Our enjoyment is derived from the illusion that we’re watching him as much as the men he plays. Earlier, this auto-fiction was limited to excavations of his own superstar duality ( Duplicate, Om Shanti Om, Fan, Ra.One, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ). But it’s only as an action hero that this self-reverence has gone from entertainment to art. The genre physicalises (and mythologises) Khan’s journey, pitting him against real-world demons instead of imaginary people. While it’s natural to wonder why he took so long to do all-out action cinema, the timing is perfect – his underdog swag can now afford to be personal and political at once. It can be aggressive and kind at once. 

As a result, his heroes aren’t fighting against, they’re fighting for. The “bete ko haath lagane se pehle baap se baat kar (before threatening the son, deal with the father)” threat in Jawan brings the house down for a reason. The flashback of his character stars a child who resembles a young Aryan Khan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), for a reason. A Lion King reference (Khan and his son voiced Mufasa and Simba in the Hindi version of the 2019 live-action remake) hits home, for a reason. None of it is grandstanding or self-homage anymore. Within the defiant parameters of action cinema, it acquires the grammar of self-expression. The fight is literal; the scale is fitting. It becomes more . And Jawan is that more. It understands that cinematic truth isn’t about logic but pop-cultural authenticity. It gets that mass is weightless without a sense of matter. And it proves that masala film-making isn’t about giving the audience what they want; it’s about asking them what they need. 

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A revenge saga driven by personal and professional motives with each side further infuriated because their loved ones are dragged into the fire is a common trope. But Atlee's Jawan isn't just another addition to the roster because it calls for mass appeal even before people enter a theatre. 

A still from 'Jawan'. 

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With names like Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone, Vijay Sethupathi, and Atlee's own attached to the project, expectations are high.

For the most part, the film justifies the appeal – it embodies the very essence of massy, pan-Indian cinema.

Nayanthara in a still from 'Jawan'. 

Hereon, the film attempts to touch upon several timely social issues– from farmer suicide and income disparity to the dangers of a crumbling health infrastructure. While the film's heart is set firmly in the right place, its usage of exposition is often unsettling.

This exposition is one of the reasons the film can come across as preachy instead of being an astute commentary about corruption and how power imbalances across societal structures affect every citizen.

Sanya Malhotra in a still from 'Jawan'. 

Some of the scenes are bogged down by this, making them seem almost artificial in their setting. This also affects some of the more emotional scenes – the film asks you to cry with such conviction and you feel more pressured than emotive. 

An often-masked Rathore is introduced to the audience and the people in the film as a messiah for the underrepresented and underprivileged. He's a modern-day Robin Hood. Due to this cat-and-mouse chase with those in power, the film's first half remains entertaining.

Shah Rukh Khan in a still from 'Jawan'. 

Rathore's team of six women all have backstories of their own (we only get to see some), each propelling one of the causes the team is rallying for or against. There is, however, the issue of them getting lost in the storytelling as it continues to focus on the main man. When stakes get higher, the team is left in the sidelines for the hero to save the day.

The film attempts to critique the prison industrial complex in a sensitive, if not extensively researched, way. This adds a layer to Shah Rukh's character that merges seamlessly with his backstory. Deepika Padukone's cameo, though short, adds a breath of fresh air to the film's otherwise bleak atmosphere.

If you're wondering, the nation's King Khan doesn't get lost in this medley of causes and characters – he gets to explore his entire skill set in Jawan. From his work in films like Baazigar and Darr to the numerous romantic films he's given over the years, there's a touch of every version of SRK. 

As someone who loved watching the actor as a villain, the film's first half is a visual treat.

Speaking of villains, Vijay Sethupathi is every bit as watchable as the film's lead. Sporting a salt and pepper full beard, the actor milks every second of his screen time to create a truly reprehensible villain. On the flip side, the writing of his character lacks the complexities of what makes a truly great villain.

A lot of Jawan walks the line of the new vs the old. This is two-fold. One angle is that the film uses a lot of preexisting tropes to tell its story but attempts to experiment with the way we view 'heroes and heroines' in massy films.

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from 'Jawan'. 

This is combined with references to films like Lion King , Baahubali, Khal Nayak, and The Matrix. The references aren't very subtle (remember the exposition?) but some were enough to coax out hoots from the audience.

The second is more direct and, in a way, more enjoyable. When an older and younger generation fight together, united in their end goal, they are delightfully divided in their methods. From wired earphones vs wireless ones to using machine guns vs eggs on a windshield, a rather enjoyable action sequence is built.

Nayanthara in a still from 'Jawan'. 

Atlee's Jawan loses some of its steam in the second half when everything starts to seem a little predictable. The lack of strong dialogue writing also starts to make its presence felt. The respite comes from the cast's able performances and the well-crafted action sequences.

Jawan's appeal does rest firmly on its cast. Each entry leads to hoots and whistles. 

A scene involving a knife-wielding Nayanthara fighting equally matched opponents is one of my favourites. Action directors Spiro Razatos, Anl Arasu, Craig Macrae, Yannick Ben, Kecha Khampakdee, and Sunil Rodriguez do a commendable job in keeping the high-octane sequences innovative. 

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from 'Jawan'. 

The camerawork by GK Vishnu leaves no stone unturned in trying to make you buy into the things you're seeing on the screen. Like a lot of action films, Jawan also expects you to suspend some disbelief; forget some basics of physics while you're at it. But the camerawork keeps your attention focused on the action and the larger-than-life stars. 

As long as you stay firmly focused on the bigger picture, the other inconsistencies become blurrier. But it is my responsibility to tell you that they do exist.

While the songs don't give you much to write home about and often seem to be there just because they're a staple of a massy Bollywood film, the background score and the title track stand out.

Jawan is a vehicle for an action superstar and Shah Rukh and Nayanthara both carry that tag well. With a tighter script and more effective dialogues, Atlee's venture could've been a film for the ages. Alas.

Shah Rukh Khan in a still from 'Jawan'. 

Regardless, with Jailer and Jawan releasing so close to each other, it's safe to say that the fans of massy entertainers are being well-fed.

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Jawan Review: Shah Rukh Khan's Bollywood film screams mass appeal

The film is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, by lekha menon.

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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 First Review: Shah Rukh Khan Stands Out In This Physically Challenge Film, Packed With ‘Maniac Energy'

Jawan First Review: After taking the global box office by storm with Pathaan, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make his fans go crazy once again with his next movie, Jawan.

The action-packed thriller movie is directed by Tamil filmmaker Atlee and marks superstar Nayanthara's debut in the Hindi film industry. Soon after the trailer was released and showcased on Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the hype around the film has amped up.

As fans are already going nuts since its advance booking was opened on September 1, the first review of the action thriller is out, and it has only good things to say about it.

Jawan first review out

As the film's team is gearing up for Jawan's release, which is due in three days, Pakistani-origin Umair Sandhu, who calls himself a critic and a member of the Overseas Censor Board, shared his review of Jawan and stated that the actioner is loaded with manic energy and high spirit.

Praising the movie, Umair gave Jawan 5 stars and wrote, "First Review #Jawan is a perfect vehicle that does justice to the talent of #ShahRukhKhan. He seems to have found a story & character that work in perfect sync and tandem with manic energy.#SRK steers this physically challenging lead role with high-spirited self-belief."

JAWAN ADVANCE BOOKING

Filmibeat cannot verify how he has managed to watch the film days ahead of its release or guarantee how authentic the review is. Meanwhile, there is no press being organised for Jawan and journalists and reviewers in India at present.

Jawan advance bookings are now in full swing and is said to beat Pathaan's all-time record for advance bookings. According to its first-day advance booking numbers by trade website Sacnilk.com, the actioner is expected to create new all-time records for Hindi movies and has sold over 7 tickets in India for its opening day alone.

Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan took to X and gave the latest figure, saying, "BREAKING: Jawan Day 1 advance sales. SOLD 7 lakh tickets. CROSSES ₹20 crore gross mark across all theatres in India. National Multiplexes alone sells 3 lakh plus tickets for the opening day... 2 days to Jawan..."

WHAT KRK SAID ABOUT JAWAN?

KRK shared a post on social media, revealing that his Bollywood friend called Jawan a 'masterpiece'. He tweeted, "Just now, a Bollywood Wala friend called me who has watched film, and according to him #Jawan is a masterpiece. It's technically brilliant and full of entertainment. So now I am really confused because I'm not sure, whom I should believe. (sic)"

WHAT MUKESH CHHABRA SAID ABOUT JAWAN?

Jawan was an emotional roller coaster. Thank you for making me a part of this film @iamsrk and @Atlee_dir and @_GauravVerma. Even if I wasn't a part of this film, it moved me and gave me goosebumps. One of the best Bollywood and Pan india films I have seen. Massy with a message.

FIRST REVIEW FROM NEW ZEALAND

Interval in New Zealand. #Jawaan @iFaridoon @taran_adarsh @aavishhkar Just brilliant. SRK swag and what a role by Nayanthara. R E A D Y - India - make it a global blockbuster. Over to you

JAWAN TO SET BOX OFFICE RECORDS

Trade experts believe that the film will set the box office on fire and create new records. Amid competition from Sunny Deol starrer Gadar 2, the movie is expected to start on a solid note, garnering over Rs 50 crore in India.

Let us tell you that Jawan has been given a U/A by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with seven cuts. The actioner has been approved for a run time of 169 minutes (2 hours, 49 minutes). On the other hand, it will be released in over 5,000 screens, which is massive.

Shah Rukh Khan and his Jawan team are making sure to promote the film in the right way. Days after seeking blessings at Viashno Devi Shrine, he, along with his daughter Suhana, co-star Nayanthara, and her filmmaker husband Vignesh Shivan, visited the famous Tirupati temple to offer prayers. Several viral videos show SRK wearing a white kurta pyjama with a traditional white and golden cloth around her shoulder, while Suhana and Nayanthara are seen in white salwar suits.

Meanwhile, it is facing backlash in neighbouring nation Bangladesh. The country's government has reached a compromise and allowed a cap of 10 Hindi movies to be released in the country, and Jawan is the third film to be released after Pathaan and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Local artists are concerned about the impact of foreign films on the local film business.

Jawan has sold 11 lakh tickets in all languages for day 1, surpassing advance bookings of Pathaan and Adipurush, which were 10 lakh. Jawan's advance booking collection has grossed 30 crore for opening day.

The executive director of Gaiety, Galaxy and Maratha Mandir Cinema, Manoj Desai told told PTI: "By Thursday, it will be houseful. We are happy with the golden run of movies in theatres, especially in single-screen theatres. I think because of Pathaan and Gadar 2, the business in single screen has revived. The industry has bounced back in a big way. With 'Jawan things are looking positive.'

Fans celebrate Jawan's relase

Fans have flocked cinema halls for the early screenings, and videos from the theatres say that Jawan has all the elements of a mind-blowing massy film. Shah Rukh Kahn fans can be seen dancing and hooting to the song Zinda Banda.

SRK fans also celebrated 'Jawan' release by cutting a cake outside the star's house, Mannat. The cake had 'Jawan FDFS' written on it.

Helmed by Atlee, the movie also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Yogi Babu, Sunil Grover, and others.

It is set to release in theatres on September 7.

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What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

Resistance toward oppression is important, as is h

Azad is a Robin Hood-like figure who leads an anti

The film is out and out anti-establishment, borrow

Lots of gore in a multitude of fight scenes. Adult

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Some use of "bloody" and "damn" in the English-sub

Multiple brand placements for Asian Paints can be

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Parents need to know that Jawan is a gory action Bollywood movie but with an important message to tell. Azad (Shah Rukh Khan), a jailer in a woman's prison, brings together a team off vigilantes to highlight corruption and injustice. Azad and his armed resistance movement face off against a ruthless…

Positive Messages

Resistance toward oppression is important, as is highlighting injustices and corruption. The film encourages people to exercise their democratic rights by voting for progressive actions, although the film's vigilante hero often uses violence.

Positive Role Models

Azad is a Robin Hood-like figure who leads an anti-establishment and anti-capitalist movement. His actions may be outside the law but his message resonates with oppressed people. His father, Vikram, an ex-army officer raises his voice against a powerful weapons dealer and his mother, Aishwarya, is an incredibly strong woman who raises him till the age of 5 while she is incarcerated. He is then adopted by the jail's warden, Kaveri, who not only ensures that Azad gets an education, but also learns about the sacrifices his parents made for the country. Azad's core team is composed of six women who have been either wrongly incarcerated, or penalized for standing up for their rights. They all possess unique talents and are skilled combatants. Special agent Narmada Rai also cuts a powerful figure as the woman in-charge of negotiations and combat. She later realizes that the government and its institutions are corrupt and joins Azad's resistance movement.

Diverse Representations

The film is out and out anti-establishment, borrowing from real-life injustices that have become commonplace in India, involving religion and caste. Women get important roles, such as the head of a counter-terrorist unit, and perform stunts on par with the men. The characters hail from different parts of the country and belong to diverse castes. North Eastern states and their people get a lot of screen time, which is rare to see in most mainstream Bollywood films. A throwaway scene uses a little person with a speech impediment for comedic effect.

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Violence & Scariness

Lots of gore in a multitude of fight scenes. Adults and children are killed by bullets, arrows, knives, and impaled by spears. A woman is thrown against a staircase, and later a corrupt policeman threatens her with gang rape to obtain a false confession. She then stabs him in the neck with a pen. A character is shot and pushed off an aeroplane. Two characters are killed by hanging in different scenes, including one which is a suicide; their body is seen hanging from a tree. A scene depicts a horse set on fire by militants. A dog is shot and killed and its dead body is seen lying in a puddle of blood. Kids are seen in distress and dying in hospital, their motionless bodies shown.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

Couple of short romantic scenes between spouses but no kissing or explicitly sexual acts. A doctor declares that a character is pregnant by only checking their pulse -- an old trope often see in Bollywood movies. A scene depicts someone covered in sheets, undergoing labour pain and about to give birth.

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Some use of "bloody" and "damn" in the English-subtitled version.

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Multiple brand placements for Asian Paints can be seen in the form of roadside hoardings.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

A hero figure smokes a cigar in multiple scenes, often while executing stylized stunts, with the depictions seeming to portray smoking as "cool." For example, at one point, they momentarily swallow a cigar butt for dramatic effect. The villain smokes a pipe in multiple scenes. Other characters smoke cigarettes. A character is injected with a syringe against their will and another is forced to swallow a pill. A pediatrician is accused of being high on drugs.

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Jawan is a gory action Bollywood movie but with an important message to tell. Azad ( Shah Rukh Khan ), a jailer in a woman's prison, brings together a team off vigilantes to highlight corruption and injustice. Azad and his armed resistance movement face off against a ruthless capitalist billionaire, Kalee Gaikwad ( Vijay Sethupathi ), and the corrupt law enforcements officers and politicians in his pocket. Both sides murder each other en masse with copious gore, including graphic stabbings and shootings. Children and animals are killed on-screen, and there is a suicide when a man hangs himself from a tree. The threat of rape is also used. Although Azad often resorts to violence, the film uses Khan's stardom and breaks the fourth wall to urge people to shun the politics of hate and demand justice for the oppressed. There is some smoking, with a cigar even been implemented into some of the movie's stunts. The film is in Hindi with English subtitles available. Some use of "bloody" and "damn" in the subtitled version. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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In JAWAN, Azad ( Shah Rukh Khan ), a jailer in woman's prison, sets out to avenge the injustices handed out to his parents by an evil, corrupt billionaire called Kalee Gaikwad ( Vijay Sethupathi ). Azad leads an armed resistance movement and disrupts Gaikwad's control over the government and its politicians, helping the country's poorest and most oppressed people in the process.

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Director Atlee and superstar Khan team up to deliver a high stakes, fast-paced action film that packs a punch. Already well established in the Tamil film industry, Jawan marks the director's first foray into mainstream Bollywood, and he nails it. Having achieved great success at the box office, clips from the movie where (one of) Khan's character delivers a monologue to Indian voters, still circulate on social media. The politics of vigilante justice and armed resistance depicted here may be murky, but the message is hope, and it is delivered extremely well. The action scenes are impeccably shot, the costumes and prosthetic make-up are on point, and the casting choices are refreshing. Khan's double role as Vikram and Azad is a treat, and his pairing with Nayanthara , who plays Narmada, a head of a counter-terrorism unit, raises the excitement levels. Sethupathi also excels in portraying Kalee Gaikwad, the film's central villain. Additionally, most songs are choreographed beautifully though musically they are arguably lacking. If you can stomach the gore, this is a Bollywood action movie with something to say.

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Which characters showed courage , integrity , perseverance , and teamwork . Why are these such important character strengths ? Can you think of times when you've displayed these traits in your own life?

How were women portrayed in the movie? Did you find this refreshing? Why, or why not? How can I find positive gender representations in movies and on TV?

The movie depicts both armed resistance as well as activism. What are your thoughts on the ethics of armed resistance? Can it ever be justified?

Movie Details

• In theaters : September 7, 2023
• On DVD or streaming : November 2, 2023
• Cast : Shah Rukh Khan , Nayanthara , Vijay Sethupathi , Deepika Padukone
• Director : Atlee Kumar
• Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian actors, Female actors, Indian/South Asian writers
• Studio : Yash Raj Films
• Genre : Action/Adventure
• Topics : Activism , Music and Sing-Along
• Character Strengths : Courage , Integrity , Perseverance , Teamwork
• Run time : 169 minutes
• MPAA rating : NR
• Last updated : June 6, 2024

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Average Ratings: 3.68/5 Score: 100% Positive Reviews Counted:10 Positive: 10 Neutral:0 Negative:0

Ratings: 4.5/5 Review By:  Taran Adarsh  Site:Twitter

A hardcore masala entertainer thats sure to stand tall in SRKs filmography€¦ Atlee presents SRK in a massy character and he is Move over Pathaan, Jawan is here to conquer hearts and BO, both.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, its the clash of the gladiators

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Ratings: — Review By:  Komal Nahta Site:Filminformation

On the whole, Jawan is a blockbuster of epic proportions. It will prove to be one of the biggest blockbusters of Hindi cinema ever. It shouldnt be a surprise even if it turns out to be THE BIGGEST Hindi blockbuster ever. The film has tremendous repeat value.

Ratings: — Review By:  Anupama Chopra Site:Youtube

Embracing his ‘More is More’ mantra, Atlee’s fifth film, Jawan, showcases heroic protagonists, themes of justice, intense action, grand song sequences, and his signature lavish scale. With plotlines so dense, they could inspire an entire series.

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Shubhra Gupta Site:Indian Express

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.

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Renuka Site:Times Of India

The Bollywood superstar seamlessly slips into South sensation Atlees universe, a rather new territory for him. Together, they entertain in this high-octane action thriller rooted in emotions and drama.To sum it up, Jawan is like a full on desi thaali. It has all kinds of flavour to satiate your taste buds. The reincarnation of ‘action hero SRK’ hits the sweet spot.

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By: Tushar Site:India Today

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 thats definitely worth taking.

Ratings: 4/5 Review By: Soumbrata Site:Times Now

Jawan is an exemplary homage to both Indian and Western action flicks that inundated the industries in the early nineties. The movie could well be on its way to replicate what Top Gun Maverick did to an ailing Hollywood, in Bollywood. Slick action sequences, paired with romance, filial affections and some amazing music makes Jawan a perfect watch. That, paired with a double dose of Shah Rukh Khan is well worth the money. Spoiler alert! There is no Thalapathy Vijay and Sanjay Dutt’s cameo will blow your minds! Jawan 2 coming

Ratings: 4/5 Review By:  Zoom TV Site:Zoom TV

Shah Rukh Khan impresses with his dual performance in Atlee’s first Hindi directorial venture. This action-packed spectacle hits all the right marks, paying homage to the action blockbusters of the 1990s while embracing contemporary Southern cinema aesthetics. Nevertheless, Jawan’s true essence lies in its celebration of the iconic Shah Rukh Khan. When you introduce Nayanthara as a formidable action heroine into the mix, you’ve got a definite triumph on your hands.

Ratings: 3/5 Review By:  Umesh Site:Koimoi

All said and done, Jawan will always be remembered for Atlees extraordinary way of giving Shah Rukh Khan a befitting tribute, proving why hes, for all reasons, the last of the stars.

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By:  Nikita Site:Bollywood Life

Jawan is a complete package that comes with a dose of action, thrill, emotions and drama. If you have been missing out on full-on seeti maar entertainment, Jawan is for you. BollywoodLife gives it 3 and half stars.

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Jawan Story:

Jawan , an exiled RAW field operative is assigned to take down “Outfit X”, a private terrorist organization that is planning a nuclear attack on India.

Jawan Release Date:

7 September 2023 straight to Theaters

Jawan Cast:

Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as Vikram Rathore and Azad Rathore Nayanthara Deepika Padukone in a special appearance Sanya Malhotra Vijay Sethupathi as Kaali Priyamani Sunil Grover Riddhi Dogra

Jawan Director: 

Jawan producer: .

Gauri Khan Gaurav Verma

Jawan Production Companies:

Red Chillies Entertainment

Jawan Distribution Companies:

Pen Marudhar Entertainment (North India and West India) Red Giant Movies (Tamil Nadu) Sri Venkateswara Creations (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) Sree Gokulam Movies (Kerala) SVF (West Bengal) Yash Raj Films (International)

Jawan Run Time: 

2 Hour 49 Minutes (169 minutes)

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ Exceeds $100 Million Box Office Milestone

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Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster “ Jawan ” has crossed the $100 million box office milestone.

The film has now grossed $103 million worldwide, according to numbers released by producers Red Chillies Entertainment. In India, the film has grossed $68.5 million.

“Jawan” is now the second highest Indian grosser of the year after “Pathaan,” also starring Khan, which released in January and concluded its run with $130 million. Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2” now occupies the third spot with $82 million, while Rajinikanth’s “Jailer” is fourth with $76.6 million.

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It has been quite the 2023 for Khan for whom “Pathaan” was a comeback after 2018’s “Zero,” which underperformed at the box office, with just cameos thereafter in “Laal Singh Chaddha” and “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva” (both released in 2022).

Incredibly, the star is not done with the year. He has “Dunki,” from director Rajkumar Hirani, which is due a Christmas release. Hirani has been a consistent hitmaker with his blockbuster films that include the “Munna Bhai” franchise with Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, “Sanju” with Ranbir Kapoor, and “PK” and “3 Idiots” both starring Aamir Khan.

Sha h Rukh Khan is known as one of the great romantic stars of Bollywood. However, both “Pathaan” and “Jawan” fall squarely in the action space, with “Dunki” expected to be in the comedy-drama genre. Khan was one of the actors in discussions for Hirani’s breakout hit “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.” in 2003, before the role eventually went to Dutt.

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Kalki 2898 AD beats Jawan! Prabhas’ epic film shatters hourly ticket sales record

Prabhas' kalki 2898 ad has shattered records, surpassing shah rukh khan's jawan with the highest number of tickets sold in just one hour. click to read the details.

New Delhi: Nag Ashwin’s latest offering Kalki 2898 AD is breaking records at the box office. The star-studded film, featuring Prabhas , Amitabh Bachchan , Deepika Padukone , and Kamal Haasan , has already raked in Rs 300 crore worldwide. Now, it’s setting new benchmarks with its ticket sales on popular booking platforms.

Kalki 2898 AD sells highest number of tickets in an hour

Fans were astounded when, as of 1 PM, Kalki 2898 AD had sold over 90,000 tickets. BookMyShow revealed that a staggering 93.77k tickets were sold in just an hour. This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record held by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which sold 86,000 tickets in less than an hour last September. While the claim could not be verified at the time of publishing, the excitement among fans is palpable.

Kalki 2898 AD sells 90,000 tickets in 1 hour

Kalki 2898 AD draws heavily from the Mahabharat, set in a dystopian future. The story revolves around four central characters: Sumathi (played by Deepika Padukone), a pregnant woman believed to be carrying the 10th avatar of Vishnu; Ashwatthama (Amitabh Bachchan), an immortal tasked with protecting the unborn child; Supreme Yaskin (Kamal Haasan), a villain determined to kill the child; and Bhairava (Prabhas), a bounty hunter driven by monetary gain.

Kalki 2898 AD Box Office collection Day 3

According to Sacnilk.com, as of Saturday, Day 3, Kalki 2898 AD collected Rs 67.1 Cr India net across multiple languages. This brings the film’s total Indian collection to approximately Rs 220 Cr in just three days. The highest contributions came from Telugu screenings (Rs 126.9 Cr), followed by Hindi (Rs 72.5 Cr) and Tamil (Rs 12.8 Cr). On its third day alone, the film grossed over Rs 100 crore at the box office.

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Kalki 2898 AD’s reception has been overwhelmingly positive. News9’s Raghav Jaitly rated the film 4/5, and wrote, “We firmly believe that producer C Aswani Dutt is the real hero of Kalki 2898 AD . He believed in the director’s vision and ensured the movie didn’t run out of fuel, no matter how demanding the script was. It is not easy in today’s times to bring together an ensemble star cast like this and take the project to perfection, especially in a fast-paced industry where other producers rush the visual effects work, often resulting in a shoddy final product.”

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Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD on a record-breaking spree, becomes 2024’s highest-grossing Indian film in just three days

With an impressive rs 415 crore raked in worldwide and over rs 220 crore net in india, kalki 2898 ad is breaking records left, right and centre..

Prabhas came, saw, and conquered! The actor’s latest film, Kalki 2898 AD , is smashing the box office with unstoppable force. With an impressive Rs 415 crore raked in worldwide and over Rs 220 crore in India , the film is breaking records left, right and centre. Here are the records Kalki 2898 AD has shattered so far:

Biggest Opener of Indian Cinema in 2024

By minting Rs 191.5 crore worldwide on the opening day, Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD has become the biggest opener of 2024. It has left behind Hrithik Roshan ’s Fighter by a huge margin in terms of opening day collections. Fighter had collected Rs 35 crore worldwide on day 1 of its release.

Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2024

In just three days of its release, Kalki 2898 AD has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024. Earlier, this position was held by Teja Sajja’s Telugu film Hanu-Man, which had collected Rs 350 crore worldwide.

Third-Highest Opening for an Indian Film Ever and Second-Biggest Prabhas Opener

Kalki 2898 AD scored the third-highest opening for an Indian film ever, with a global opening of Rs 191.5 crore. It surpassed the opening day records of blockbusters like KGF 2, which collected Rs 159 crore worldwide on day one, and Jawan, which minted Rs 129.10 crore worldwide on day one. However, RRR and Baahubali 2 still hold the top spots, with Rs 223 crore and Rs 217 crore on day one worldwide, respectively. Since Baahubali 2 also starred Prabhas, Kalki 2898 AD becomes Prabhas’ second-biggest opener.

Tollywood’s Sixth Highest-Grossing Film to Date

Kalki 2898 AD has become Tollywood’s sixth highest-grossing film to date, replacing Allu Arjun ’s Pushpa: The Rise. Prabhas’ four films, including Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Baahubali: The Beginning, and Saaho, occupy the top five positions, with Jr NTR and Ram Charan’s RRR holding the second spot.

Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD also stars Amitabh Bachchan , Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan in the lead roles.

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