Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan was released on January 25.Pathaan movie release, movie review LIVE UPDATES: Shah Rukh Khan is returned to the screens after four long years with Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan. Also starring Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana, the film is a part of YRF’s spy universe.
Salman Khan has an extended cameo in the film and the fans can’t have enough of the two of them on screen. In Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan plays a RAW agent who has been on a sabbatical for a while but returns to duty after John Abraham’s Jim poses a threat to the nation. The trailer promised an action packed film with Shah Rukh at its centre.
Before the trailer, YRF released the first song of the ‘Besharam Rang’ which ignited a lot of controversy. The colours of SRK and Deepika’s costumes in the song had many political outfits opposing the release of the film unless the makers made changes to the music video. The makers then released the dance number, and also the theme song of the film ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’.
Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan is releasing on a Wednesday but it is expected that Pathan will see houseful shows on Republic Day.
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala took to Twitter on Saturday morning and shared the film's latest numbers. "#Pathaan crosses ₹ 300 Crs Gross at the WW Box office in 3 days.. 🔥," he wrote.
Pathaan director Siddharth Anand has said that Pathaan's success has inspired him to get back on the film set and try and create something really special for audiences again. As reported by PTI, he said, "Scripting history. Everyone wants it, but one can’t plan it. It just happens. And when it does, it’s actually a very humbling experience. I’m hungrier than before to create more spectacles and immersive experiences like Pathaan."
Kartik Aaryan took to his Instagram handle and wrote, "Welcome back sir @iamsrk. And what a moment @beingsalmankhan sir. #MagicofMovies. Killing it @deepikapadukone. Menacing @thejohnabraham. #SiddharthAnand sir what a spectacle.”
A Twitter user wrote, "#Pathaan was everything AWESOME! So glad didn't wait till the weekend or next week to watch it... Getting to watch Karan Arjun just chilling was a treat... Bhaag Pathan Bhaag was the EPIC line only 90s kids can get.. Deepika is HOT!!! John gave major Dhoom vibes as the villain."
The CEO of Yash Raj Films, Akshaye Widhani said, "As an industry, we are rejoicing today. This is the most important sentiment emerging out of Pathaan’s success. All of us at Yash Raj Films are grateful for the incredibly humbling support from the media, audiences and the industry towards Pathaan. Indians globally are celebrating the film and SRK’s return to the cinemas. It’s really special for us to witness this outpouring of warmth. We are overwhelmed as a team and we can only thank everyone for their belief in us as a team.”
According to a report by Bollywood Life, "Gauri Khan was the happiest person, her joy was beyond imagination, and she was just overwhelmed with all the love and response that Pathaan was getting. Gauri had happy tears while she was hearing all the good things about Pathaan as she knows that SRK gave his sweat and blood for his comeback film.”
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The Siddharth Anand directorial Pathaan has created 21 new records with its stellar performance at the box-office. The film which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham has minted Rs. 219 crore in two days.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed that Pathaan has collected Rs. 219 crores worldwide in only two days.
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Vicky Kaushal took to his Instagram handle and wrote, "You make us all dream to be a part of the movies all over again. Thank you @iamsrk."
According to a Pinkvilla report, a source was quoted saying, "The mood in Mannat (Shah Rukh Khan’s Bandra, Mumbai residence) at this point is joyous and celebratory, and many celebrities have been dropping by to wish Shah Rukh Khan for Pathaan’s success. Yesterday, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Kapil Sharma - on their own separate times - met Shah Rukh to congratulate him. The actor too is quite overwhelmed and happy with all the love that is showered upon him."
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"ALL BO RECORDS DEMOLISHED… #Pathaan creates HISTORY on Day 2 as well… FIRST #Hindi film to near ₹ 70 cr on a *single day*… Wed 55 cr, Thu 68 cr [#RepublicDay]. Total: ₹ 123 cr. #Hindi version. #India biz. UNIMAGINABLE. UNPRECEDENTED. UNSTOPPABLE," tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
Celebratory scenes were witnessed in theatres across the country as fans enjoyed Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan.