Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated action thriller, "Jawan," is on the verge of hitting theaters worldwide, and the film is already making waves in the entertainment industry. The advance booking figures for the film's opening day have stunned fans and analysts alike, with "Jawan" grossing an impressive ₹51.17 crore globally.
Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan took to Twitter to share the exciting news, highlighting the film's incredible advance sales. In India alone, "Jawan" raced past the opening day advance booking record set by "Pathaan" with a remarkable ₹32.47 crore. "Pathaan," starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, had previously grossed ₹32 crore on its opening day. The anticipation for "Jawan" is evident as it outperformed this figure even before its release.
The advance booking figures are a testament to the immense popularity of Shah Rukh Khan, who has a massive fan following not only in India but also around the world. The film has already sold over 3,91,000 tickets in multiplexes, with a total of over 7 lakh tickets sold in India, showcasing the strong demand for "Jawan."
Manobala Vijayabalan also provided insights into "Jawan's" position among all-time top advance collections at multiplexes, where it secured the fifth spot with 3,91,000 tickets sold. The top four spots were held by blockbuster films like "Baahubali 2," "Pathaan," "KGF Chapter 2," and "War."
Trade experts and industry insiders have high expectations for "Jawan's" box office performance. Producer and film business analyst Girish Johar predicts a global opening of ₹100 crore for the film. He believes "Jawan" could easily surpass "Pathaan's" domestic day-one figures and achieve an India total of ₹60 crore across all languages. Johar's ambitious prediction also includes a global score of ₹300 crore by the weekend and the potential for the film to maintain ₹100 crore per day in subsequent days.
"Jawan," directed by Atlee and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, Yogi Babu, and Ridhi Dogra, among others. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages on September 7, creating high expectations for a pan-Indian audience.
Shah Rukh Khan has been actively promoting "Jawan," attending events in Chennai and Dubai while also seeking blessings at various temples across the country. As the release date approaches, the excitement surrounding "Jawan" continues to grow, and it appears poised to make a significant impact at the box office, setting new records along the way. Shah Rukh Khan fans and movie enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the film's release to witness the cinematic spectacle that is "Jawan."
