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After an extraordinary 23-day run in theaters worldwide, the Indian cinematic sensation, "Jawan," shattered its most significant box office record yet. This past Saturday, this gripping action drama surpassed "Pathaan," ascending to the esteemed rank of the second-highest-grossing Hindi-language film of all time globally.
The film had already secured its position as the top-earning Hindi movie in India. Both "Jawan" and "Pathaan" star the beloved Shah Rukh Khan, an icon of Bollywood for the last three decades. Released in close succession, "Jawan" has already raked in a staggering $135 million globally, eclipsing the $130 million mark set by "Pathaan." International territories contributed a robust $43 million, with $14.2 million emanating from U.S.
audiences alone. "Jawan" is on track to outstrip the domestic earnings of last year’s "RRR," although surpassing Pathaan’s $17 million domestic haul remains uncertain. "Jawan" debuted with a record-breaking global opening day, weekend, and week for a Bollywood film.
Despite trailing the $305 million global revenue of Aamir Khan’s "Dangal" from 2016, "Jawan" stands out as it did not screen in China, a country that contributed substantially to "Dangal's" earnings.
Jawan's Global Cinematic Milestone
Ranked as the fourth-biggest Indian movie ever on the global chart, "Jawan" follows "KGF: Chapter 2," "RRR," "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion," and "Dangal." This distinction highlights the diverse and robust regional film industries in India, delineated by language and geography.
To enhance its crossover appeal within India, "Jawan’s" creators enlisted director Atlee and popular actors Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, prominent figures in the Tamil-language industry in the south of India. The film, released in Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions alongside the main Hindi version, seamlessly blends the narrative and visual style characteristic of South Indian cinema.
In "Jawan," Shah Rukh Khan masterfully portrays dual roles – a vigilant cop and his army veteran father – joining forces against a sinister arms dealer. This compelling story, coupled with high-octane heists, powerful political messages, and exhilarating song-and-dance numbers, continues to captivate global audiences.
Featuring Sanya Malhotra, Deepika Padukone, and Sanjay Dutt, "Jawan" promises a riveting cinematic experience still available in theaters. Stay tuned for further exciting updates on this blockbuster hit.