Several top South Indian film directors and stars congratulate Shah Rukh Khan for his film's massive success.
Published Sep 08, 2023 | 6:24 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 08, 2023 | 6:24 PM
'Jawan' collections cross ₹129 crore on day one. (Atlee_dir/ X)
Director Atlee’s commercial entertainer Jawan, featuring Bollywood Badshaah Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Nayanthara in the lead, has set a new box office record.
It grossed a whopping ₹129.6 crore worldwide on its opening day. Interestingly, this is the biggest opening any Hindi film has had until now.
Confirming the numbers, Atlee tweeted: “The biggest opening day in the history of Hindi cinema. Worldwide gross of ₹129.6 crore.”
He also wrote, “God is so kind. Thank you everyone. Thank you for the Massy-ive love.”
God is so kind
Thank you everyoneThank you for the Massy-ive love ❤
Book your tickets now!https://t.co/uO9YicOXAI
Watch #Jawan in cinemas – in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. pic.twitter.com/q1TdI37nJZ
— atlee (@Atlee_dir) September 8, 2023
Meanwhile, trade analyst Taran Adarsh also confirmed that Jawan shattered records to take the title of “the biggest opener among Hindi films in India”. He gave the break up for the film in India on social media platform X.
He wrote: ” Jawan is sensational. Creates history. Jawan hits the ball out of the stadium and shatters all previous records. Biggest opener [Hindi films] in India.”
His tweet read: “Day 1 business… Jawan: ₹ 65.50 cr [19.09% higher than Pathaan] #Pathaan: ₹ 55 cr; #KGF2 #Hindi: ₹ 53.95 cr; #War: ₹ 51.60 cr; #TOH: ₹ 50.75 cr; Nett BOC. #India biz. #Boxoffice ”
‘JAWAN’ IS SENSATIONAL… CREATES HISTORY… #Jawan hits the ball out of the stadium, SHATTERS *ALL* PREVIOUS RECORDS… BIGGEST OPENER [#Hindi films] in #India… *Day 1* biz…
⭐️ #Jawan: ₹ 65.50 cr [19.09% HIGHER than #Pathaan]
⭐️ #Pathaan: ₹ 55 cr
⭐️ #KGF2 #Hindi: ₹ 53.95 cr
⭐️… pic.twitter.com/e30uSuy1jc— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 8, 2023
The trade analyst confirmed that the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer was doing well in states like Assam and West Bengal. He also gave the film’s numbers for the opening day in some International markets.
He wrote: “Shah Rukh Khan proves his supremacy overseas. Jawan creates havoc in international markets.”
His tweet about the day one business of Jawan in international markets read: “Australia: Debuts at No. 1 spot. A$ 398,030 [₹ 2.11 cr]; NZ: Debuts at No. 1 spot. NZ$ 79,805 [₹ 39.13 lacs]; Germany: Debuts at No. 3 spot. € 146,014 [₹ 1.30 cr]; UK: £ 208,061 [₹ 2.16 cr]; till 9.20 am IST. Few locations to be added; USA – Canada: Flying start. Will be updated later.”
#Xclusiv DATA… #SRK proves his SUPREMACY #Overseas… #Jawan creates HAVOC in international markets… *Day 1* biz…
⭐️ #Australia: Debuts at No. 1 spot. A$ 398,030 [₹ 2.11 cr]
⭐️ #NZ: Debuts at No. 1 spot. NZ$ 79,805 [₹ 39.13 lacs]
⭐️ #Germany: Debuts at No. 3 spot. € 146,014…— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 8, 2023
Meanwhile, several top South Indian film directors and stars started congratulating Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan‘s massive success.
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu congratulated Shah Rukh, saying, “#Jawan… Blockbuster cinema… Atlee delivers king-size entertainment with the King himself!! Comes up with his career’s best film. The aura, charisma and screen presence of Shah Rukh are unmatched. He’s on fire here! Jawan will break his own records. How cool is that!! The stuff of the legends.”
#Jawan… Blockbuster cinema… 💥💥💥 @Atlee_dir delivers king size entertainment with the King himself!! Comes up with his career’s best film… 👏👏👏 The aura, charisma and screen presence of @iamsrk are unmatched… He’s on fire here 🔥🔥🔥!! Jawan will break his own records……
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) September 8, 2023
Thanking him, Shah Rukh replied, ” Thank you so much. Everyone is so thrilled you liked it. Big love to you and your family. Very encouraging to hear your kind words. Will keep working harder now to entertain. Love you, my friend.”
Thank u so much. Everyone is so thrilled you liked it. Big love to you and family. Very encouraging to hear your kind words. Will keep working harder now to entertain. Love you my friend. https://t.co/won5gxilR7
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 8, 2023
Director SS Rajamouli also congratulated Shah Rukh and Atlee for having delivered a winner.
Rajamouli wrote: “This is the reason why Shah Rukh Khan is the Baadshah of the box office. What an earth-shattering opening… Congratulations Atlee for continuing the success streak in the north too, and congrats to the team of Jawan for the stupendous success.”
This is the reason why @IamSRK is the Baadshah of the box office… What an earth-shattering opening… 🤯🤯
Congratulations @Atlee_dir for continuing the success streak in the north too, and congrats to the team of #Jawan for the stupendous success…:)
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) September 8, 2023