In a remarkable turn of events, Shahrukh Khan's latest release, 'Jawan,' has rewritten history at the box office on its very first day. This film has now become the biggest opening day grosser in the history of Hindi cinema, surpassing even Shahrukh's own 'Pathaan.' 'Jawan' has raked in an astounding 75 crore rupees on its opening day, with approximately 65 crores coming from the Hindi version and an additional 10 crores from the Tamil and Telugu versions combined.
Trade analyst Mohanbala reports that 'Jawan' has also made an impressive mark on the worldwide stage. The film has collected a staggering 120 crore rupees in global gross earnings on its first day, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing Hindi film on its opening day.
Here's a look at the top opening day earners at the Indian box office:
1. 'Jawan' - 75 crore rupees
2. 'Pathaan' - 57 crore rupees
3. 'KGF 2' - 53.95 crore rupees
4. 'War' - 53.35 crore rupees
5. 'Thugs of Hindostan' - 52.25 crore rupees
6. 'Happy New Year' - 44.97 crore rupees
7. 'Bharat' - 42.30 crore rupees
8. 'Baahubali 2' - 41 crore rupees
9. 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' - 40.35 crore rupees
10. 'Gadar 2' - 40.10 crore rupees
11. 'Sultan' - 36.54 crore rupees
It's evident that 'Jawan' has left a lasting impact on the Indian box office, setting new records and outshining other major releases.
Interestingly, 'Jawan' strategically chose to release on Janmashtami, a decision that seems to have paid off handsomely. The film's phenomenal performance on its opening day has raised expectations for a blockbuster weekend.
What's particularly impressive is the overwhelming support for the night shows, with theater occupancy rates at their peak during that time. Morning shows had an occupancy rate of 46.11%, afternoon shows at 54.27%, evening shows at 64.94%, and night shows taking the lead with a remarkable 69.34% occupancy.
Audiences seem to prefer watching the film during the nighttime, showing that 'Jawan' has struck a chord with moviegoers looking for entertainment after dark. The Tamil and Telugu versions of 'Jawan' also enjoyed substantial occupancy rates of 55.80% and 76.06%, respectively, further indicating the film's wide appeal.
'Jawan' released on nearly ten thousand screens worldwide, and its advance booking numbers were exceptionally strong, with around 1.5 million tickets sold for its opening day.
In conclusion, 'Jawan' has become a phenomenon, not just in India but worldwide, with its exceptional opening day performance. Audiences are lauding it as a full-fledged entertainer. For more in-depth reviews and special stories related to 'Jawan,' you can visit our website or watch our special review on our YouTube channel.
The film industry is abuzz with the success of 'Jawan,' and it's safe to say that Shahrukh Khan's 'Jawan' has made its mark in the annals of Indian cinema history.
