Pathaan actors Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham are on the stage.Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan has been creating waves at the box office not only domestically, but globally as well. The YRF spy thriller, also starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, has made a considerable dent at the ticket counters, and has already crossed Rs 600 crore mark internationally and will cross Rs 350 crore mark domestically today.
Pathaan’s box office collection of India was Rs 55 crore on Wednesday, Rs 68 crore on Thursday, Rs 38 crore on Friday, Rs 51.50 crore on Saturday, Rs 58.50 crore on Sunday, Rs 25 crore on Monday, Rs 21 crore on Tuesday, and an estimated Rs 18 crore on Wednesday. It also became the fastest Hindi film to join the Rs 300 crore club, beating past top earners like KGF: Chapter 2 and Baahubali: The Conclusion. In terms of worldwide gross, Pathaan has crossed the Rs 600 crore mark in seven days.
The Siddharth Anand directorial has even managed to break into the top five earners list of North American box office, where it has crossed $10 million.
After Shah Rukh greeted fans from his home, Mannat, the team of Pathaan came together at an event in Mumbai to speak of the film’s stupendous success. Shah Rukh, Deepika, John and director Siddharth Anand were present at the first press conference of Pathaan. The makers decided not to promote the film ahead of its release.
Pathaan is the comeback vehicle of Shah Rukh Khan, whose last film Zero had tanked miserably at the box office. Shah Rukh Khan has seemingly impressed everyone with his performance in the film, and the movie continues to march forward despite facing early obstacles and boycott calls from members of the right-winged outfits.
Pathaan saw a 20% drop in its earnings on second day of release. The film continued to do above and beyond expectations despite the drop.
"Pathaan #Tamil + #Telugu: Wed 2 cr, Thu 2.50 cr, Fri 1.25 cr, Sat 1.75 cr, Sun 2.25 cr, Mon 1 cr, Tue 1 cr, Wed 75 lacs. Total: ? 12.50 cr. NOTE: Pathaan #Hindi + #Tamil + #Telugu *combined* biz: ? 348.50 cr. #India biz. Nett BOC," trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported.
Taran Adarsh shares Pathaan box office day 8 figures, "Pathaan shows no signs of fatigue... Collects a big, fat number on Day 8 [Wed], REMARKABLE... Will cross #Dangal in Weekend 2… Wed 55 cr, Thu 68 cr, Fri 38 cr, Sat 51.50 cr, Sun 58.50 cr, Mon 25.50 cr, Tue 22 cr, Wed 17.50 cr. Total: ? 336 cr. #Hindi. #India biz."
Director Siddharth Anand said about Pathaan being considered a pale imitation of Hollywood hits: “That’s inevitable, when you make a film that’s beyond the conventions of Bollywood films. You’re instantly compared to Hollywood, which obviously has better infrastructure, better technology, and huger budgets. It will always seem like we’re trying to imitate that, but our limitations are much more. We also have ambitions, our directors have the ability to mount films, but we’re limited by reach because our films are made in one language, which is Hindi. Our revenues are directly proportional to the budgets we can afford.”
"In 8 days, #Pathaan WW Gross nears ? 675 Crs.. Early estimates," reports trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
The ticket prices of Pathaan has been reduced during the week. This has been done to ensure that Pathaan retains its box office momentum.
"I feel, Jim’s character does warrant a prequel. It’s a universe and you can do anything with the characters – it’s a playground. You can have a prequel to Jim.. oh wait, what if Jim is not dead? What if there’s a harness that pulls a parachute?" Siddharth Anand told Pinkvilla.
Pathaan director Siddharth Anand claimed to have seen not more than two Marvel movies, and said that Bollywood operates with greater limitations than Hollywood. Read his full comments here.
Siddharth Anand on Pathaan creating YRF spy universe: “I don’t think this was in the back of anyone’s mind when the 2 Tiger films were made or when War was made. It is after the success of War that we thought of a universe. With the story of Pathaan, we thought this could spin into one as we already have 3 spies with scope for many more."
Filmmaker Siddharth Anand said that a crossover between Kabir and Pathaan has been discussed. “Obviously, there was a thought back then, but since we just started amalgamating this universe, it’s too early to bring everyone together. There should be a little thirst of getting this combination, but of course, this crossover will happen,” he shared. Read more
With an estimated day eight haul in the Rs 17 crore to Rs 19 crore range, Pathaan's domestic tally stands at approximately Rs 348 crore. Get the full breakdown here.
Pathaan writer Sridhar Raghavan, in an interview, spoke about following Shah Rukh Khan's work over the years. He mentioned that it was thus 'intimidating' to write for him. "And then suddenly you're told you have to write a film for this person, and it's intimidating in its own way because you want to be able to live up to the body of work they have done, and be continuing in that, and not bring it down a notch. But for every writer and director, that is a challenge," he told Pinkvilla.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor Parzaad Dastur posted a photo with Shah Rukh Khan, taking fans on an nostalgic trip.
Social media sensation Yashraj Mukhate posted a video of his mashup of Pathaan's title song, where he added a few lines to the tune. He also added Tiger's theme music to the track. Composer Vishal Dadlani was so impressed that he replied to his post, "Hahahahahahahaha, wah!!!! Poora banaiyye, collab release karte hain! ?."
The post-credit cheeky interaction between Pathaan (Shah Rukh Khan) and Tiger (Salman Khan) left a smile on audiences' faces. Writer of the film Sridhar Raghavan, in a recent interview shared that it was YRF chief Aditya Chopra who penned the scene.
“That scene is actually written by Adi sir (Aditya Chopra). I didn't write it. Whoever sees the screenplay credit, they see Sridhar. But that scene is written by Adi sir and that placement is genius. Putting it right there, it was beautiful. I was taken aback. I didn't expect it. I am involved as a screenplay writer. And when I was watching the edit, I thought this was a great scene. I was like 'I don't remember writing this scene'. He (Aditya Chopra) laughed and said he wrote this. He knew what he wanted, he’s a genius and the result is for everyone to see," he told IndiaToday.in.
Shah Rukh Khan fan club shared a video of a packed theatre in Kolkata, with audiences swaying on SRK's song "Jhoome jo Pathaan".
Trade expert Joginder Tuteja tweeted about Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan crossing Bajrangi Bhaijaan's collections in just seven days.
Dairy brand Amul released its latest creative celebrating the success of Pathaan. The cartoon shows Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, with 'Jhoom Jo Makhan' written in bold.
Film distributor Raj Bansal has opened up about the effect Pathaan's success has on single screen theatres. He tweeted, "I am so happy that we could restart the closed single screens with #Pathaan Single screens must be renovated with comfortable seats, sound system, modern Toilets, canteen &cooling . Cinema going audience will not compromise on quality. This year will have biggest blockbuster."
Pathaan has emerged as the biggest Indian hit at the UK box office post-Covid. This record was earlier held by Mani Ratnam's PS I.
"Pathaan continues its GLORIOUS RUN… Collects ? 20 cr+ on *Day 7 [Tue]* - *most* films don’t collect this number on *Day 1*… Mass circuits MASSIVE… Wed 55 cr, Thu 68 cr, Fri 38 cr, Sat 51.50 cr, Sun 58.50 cr, Mon 25.50 cr, Tue 22 cr. Total: ? 318.50 cr. #Hindi. #India biz," Taran Adarsh tweeted.
Talking to Variety, Siddharth Anand said about Pathaan, “We’ve had lots of films with big stars that have come out post-pandemic and unfortunately, some of them haven’t worked. But the film has spoken and the film’s intentions have spoken. And the fact that it had nothing offensive, it’s such a patriotic film that it does inspire you.”
Pathaan is now a member of both Rs 600 crore club (worldwide gross) and Rs 300 crore (domestic) within a week of its release. Read the details here
In 7 days, Pathaan has recorded $29.27 million (Rs 238.5 crores) in the overseas territories alone, while nett collection in India stand at Rs 330.25 (Hindi - Rs 318.50 crores, Dubbed - Rs 11.75 crores), as per its makers.
Pathaan earned Rs 634 crores gross worldwide in 7 days, with its Tuesday collections in India standing at Rs 23 crore nett (Hindi brought in Rs 22 crores while Rs 1 crore came from dubbed versions). The India gross earning on day 7 of its release was Rs 28 crores while the overseas gross stood at 15 crore.
“All I know is they tried to boycott Pathaan and audiences came out in large numbers and supported it. I think if you’re going to boycott something, or raise your voice against it, there has to be some merit in that. It has to be substantiated with some facts and some reality. What they were trying to do with Pathaan was just ridiculous and the audience has given its verdict," Siddharth Anand on boycott trends against Pathaan.
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"Pathaan Crosses #War Lifetime In Just 7 Days EXTRAORDINARY RUN All Time Mega Blockbuster for #ShahRukhKhan," tweeted trade analyst Joginder Tuteja.
“Film like Pathaan is not just a blockbuster but possibly the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema. We feel grateful for the moments like and pray yahi hote rahe,” said Alia Bhatt at an event.
Alia Bhatt spoke about Pathaan breaking Brahmastra’s record: “Every film should break a film’s record. I am very happy with that.”
There is a moment in Shah Rukh Khan's brilliantly entertaining blockbuster that is so undeniably subversive and so effective in its execution, you can’t help but sit back in awe of what Siddharth Anand has so deftly accomplished. Read it here
Pathaan has created 100 new records at the box office.
Fans in Paris dance in theatre as they watch Pathaan.
Bouncers placed in front of the screen by theatre screening Pathaan.
Pathaan director Siddharth Anand says that it is director's fault if a Shah Rukh Khan film doesn't work. "Every filmmaker has to earn a SRK film. I got the gift to work with him. I used to always sleep peacefully while releasing every film. But two months before the release of Pathaan, I realised that directing Shah Rukh Khan is a responsibility. He is like clay. 'Inko joh bologe woh karenge' (He will do whatever you say). He trusts the director so much. Through that I realised, if the film doesn't work, it is only the director's fault. Because, he has given you everything that you have asked for!" he said at Pathaan event.
“The success of Pathaan is not just important but it has exposed the desperation with which these trolls were at it. Even after all the numbers, some people are at it, trying to find a reason to run it down. They have become completely naked,” the filmmaker told idianexpress.com. Read more
Pathaan earned Rs 21 crore on day seven of release, according to Box Office India, pushing the movie’s domestic haul to around Rs 315 cr nett in Hindi.
Shah Rukh Khan's film has passed the Rs 600 crore mark at the worldwide box office in seven days of release. Projections estimate that the film could hit Rs 900 crore globally. Get a breakdown here.
In an interview with Variety, Pathaan director Siddharth Anand said, “There was a lot of curiosity to see Shah Rukh Khan back after his hiatus – he took a break from media, from appearances, he just became inaccessible to the world, there suddenly was a thirst that he created for him – today, audiences are used to stars being out there in social media and events and everywhere.”
The filmmaker added, “He created that enigmatic quality, that mystery around him, which a star should have and then did a film that is in a very popular genre. That coupled with the fact that the teaser landed so well, the songs became such huge hits, and to top it all the trailer gave the the impact that it should. Everything just fell into place for the film. That’s what created this mass hysteria."
At an event, Alia Bhatt said, “A film like Pathaan is not just a blockbuster but the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema. These are moment when you are just grateful and pray that yeh hota jaye and hota rahe.” READ MORE.
Sophie Choudry posted on Twitter, "Finally saw #Pathaan & what an INSANE ride!! There is NO ONE like @iamsrk. Uff Uff!! And him & Tiger…all kinds of awesome?? @TheJohnAbraham perfect & @deepikapadukone next level WOWZA!! VFX superb!! Congrats Sid Anand @yrf, my dearest @VishalDadlani @ShekharRavjiani Lovveee???."
Actor Anshuman Jha tweeted, “#Pathaan has won-Feels like we all have won & that's the real power of @iamsrk. May it continue to keep setting records & become the biggest Indian film ever. #JohnAbraham I'm a fan of Jim. And most importantly @yrf & #AdityaChopra -Sir, salute your vision & belief-consistently #SRK.”
In an interview with Cinema Express, Akash Bhatija, who played a pivotal role in Pathaan, said, “Right before the first day of shoot with SRK sir, in my head, I was rehearsing things that I could say to him. But on the day of the shoot, when he entered with his entourage, I was just left dumbfounded. Within seconds he was the first one to reach out, shake my hand and give me a hug. His aura radiates such charm and positivity.”
Ashish Saksena, COO – Cinemas, BookMyShow, said, “Pathaan‘s blockbuster run at cinemas has proven once again that Shah Rukh Khan will always remain King of the big screen. Since its advance sales opened, Pathaan has been jet-setting on sales on BookMyShow with the movie touching 7 million tickets sold so far. BookMyShow contributed a whopping 46% to the movie’s box office collection. It’s a record breaking spree for Pathaan on BookMyShow becoming the film to clock the highest ever advance sales for any film in FY23 on the platform with the Hindi language version leading the charts followed by Telugu and Tamil. The response across India has been phenomenal with cinephiles choosing a cinematic experience as they opt for varied formats including 2D, IMAX, 4DX and ICE across cities. Fans from across the length and breadth of India right from Metros to Tier 2 and 3 Towns and cities thronged to the silver screen to catch the Superstar marking a national blockbuster with Pathaan.”
As per reports, Pathaan will see around 20% occupancy in morning show on Wednesday. The film released last Wednesday, January 25.
Pathaan is the 11th Hindi movie to do Rs 300 Crs Nett in India..
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "Pathaan 6 Days Box Office: All-India Nett - ? 307.25 Crs All-India Gross - ? 366.4 Crs Overseas Gross - ? 224.6 Crs WW Gross - ? 591 Crs."
If Pathaan can maintain its momentum, it will be the first Hindi film to earn Rs 400 crore in terms of domestic nett collections.
"Love you Shah sir! @iamsrk ?? you stole my heart all over again! ?? #FanForLife," Kriti Sanon commented on Shah Rukh Khan's 'Amar, Akbar, Anthony' comment at Pathaan success meet.