Jawan advance booking day 3: Shah Rukh answers if numbers are ‘real or fake’ as film sells over 5 lakh tickets, earns over Rs 16 cr

Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan reported that Jawan’s maximum business is coming from the national multiplexes. While PVR has reported a sale of 1,12,299 tickets, INOX sold 75,661 tickets followed by Cinepolis’ 40,577 tickets. The people of Hyderabad are most excited to watch Shah Rukh in action as the most number of tickets (58,898) have been sold in the city. Kolkata follows with 40,035 tickets. The other metro cities, Delhi- NCR (39,535), Mumbai (39,600), and Bengaluru (39,325) are also witnessing a huge craze around Jawan.

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh added on X, “#Jawan ADVANCE BOOKING STATUS NOTE: Tickets sold for *Thu* / *Day 1* at NATIONAL CHAINS… Update: Mon, 10.45 am ⭐️ #PVR + #INOX: 203,000 ⭐️ #Cinepolis: 43,000 ⭐️ Total: 246,000 tickets sold 🔥🔥🔥 #SRK #Nayanthara #VijaySethupathi #DeepikaPadukone #JawanAdvanceBooking

He also shared that not just national cinema chains, but non-national chains and single screens are also experiencing a ‘phenomenal’ response for Jawan, leading to early morning shows even in Tier 2 cities.

6 am shows for Jawan in Tier-2 cities

He wrote on X, “While #Jawan is having SOLID advances at national chains, the advance booking status at *non-national chain cinemas* and *single screens* is PHENOMENAL as well… Single screens in #Delhi, #UP, #Rajasthan, #Bihar and the #Hindi heartland are showing EXCEPTIONAL results… So much so that several exhibitors are commencing shows at 6 am, even at Tier-2 centres, due to the heavy demand.”

While #Jawan is having SOLID advances at national chains, the advance booking status at *non-national chain cinemas* and *single screens* is PHENOMENAL as well… Single screens in #Delhi, #UP, #Rajasthan, #Bihar and the #Hindi heartland are showing EXCEPTIONAL results… So much…

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 3, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Jawan advance booking

Shah Rukh, who interacted with his fans on Sunday through social media, shared his happiness on seeing the record-breaking advance ticket sales. On being asked how he feels about it, the actor replied, “Very happy that all of you want to see films in theatres as a community. #Jawan will Insha Allah be big screen experience for all.”

He also added, “I feel blessed by the love of so many people! My family and me are eternally grateful to all for this immense love. #Jawan.”

He also responded to a person who questioned the veracity of Jawan advance box office numbers. “Jawan ka kitna booking cooperate hai aur kitna real (how much of the Jawan advance booking numbers is real and how much is fake)? #AskSRK,” the person wrote. Shah Rukh responded, “Yeh social media waali ghatia baatein mat karo yaar (don’t talk rubbish). Have positive thoughts and good feelings for all. Better for life.”

Watch | Jawan’s trailer featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara

Jawan will probably have Shah Rukh in a double role of a father and son. The film marks the first collaboration between him and Atlee, who is known for Tamil hits like Theri, Mersal and Bigil. The film also stars an ensemble cast including actors Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Ridhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover, among others.