In a stunning display of box office dominance, Shah Rukh Khan’s magnum opus, “Jawan,” shattered a total of 17 significant records within a mere 2 weeks of its release. This cinematic extravaganza, directed by Atlee, emerged as a relentless force, rewriting the annals of Indian cinema history with its extraordinary achievements. Let’s delve into the remarkable journey of “Jawan” as it broke records, redefined milestones, and left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, all within a span of just 12 days
1. Shah Rukh Khan Achieves His Biggest Opener
On its very first day of release, “Jawan” raked in a staggering Rs 75 crore in India alone (with Rs 65 crores in Hindi and Rs 5 crores each in Tamil and Telugu), making it a monumental opening for Shah Rukh Khan. The global day one collection for “Jawan” reached an impressive Rs 129 crores.
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2. Joining the Exclusive Rs 100 Crore Club in Just Two Days
Following “Pathaan,” “Jawan” has become the second film to breach the coveted Rs 100 crore mark within just two days of its release.
3. Setting a New Record for Single-Day Collection
On the fourth day of its release, the Atlee-directed film “Jawan” made history with a remarkable single-day collection of Rs 81 crores in the Hindi market.
4. The Pinnacle Opener of 2023
Surpassing his own record previously held by “Pathaan,” “Jawan” has now claimed the title of the biggest opener of 2023. “Pathaan” had earned Rs 57 crore on its opening day in India and Rs 100 crores worldwide, for perspective, “Gadar 2” collected Rs 40 crores on its opening day in Indian theaters.
5. Atlee’s Magnum Opus
In addition to Shah Rukh Khan’s record-breaking performance, “Jawan” has also secured the position of director Atlee’s highest-grossing movie to date, surpassing his previous blockbuster, “Bigil,” featuring Thalapathy Vijay, which had globally earned Rs 300 crores. Also Read: Bigil To Theri: 4 Blockbuster Films By Atlee That Show Why SRK Is Lucky To Work With Him In Jawan
6. Fastest Movie to cross Rs 200 Crores
In an astounding feat, “Jawan” crossed the Rs 200 crores milestone at the domestic box office within just three days of its release. No other film had achieved this feat in such a short span. Shah Rukh Khan’s previous release, “Pathaan,” took four days to reach this benchmark.
7. Fastest Movie to cross Rs 300 Crores
With remarkable speed, the Atlee-directed film, starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathy, crossed the Rs 300 crores mark in just five days within the domestic market.
‘JAWAN’ FASTEST TO ENTER ₹ 300 CR…
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 12, 2023
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8. Fastest Movie to cross Rs 400 Crores
‘JAWAN’ FASTEST TO ENTER ₹ 400 CR CLUB…
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 17, 2023
⭐️ #Jawan: Day 11 [Sun]
⭐️ #Pathaan: Day 12
⭐️ #Gadar2: Day 12
⭐️ #Baahubali2 #Hindi: Day 15
⭐️ #KGF2 #Hindi: Day 23#India biz. Nett BOC. #Hindi version only. pic.twitter.com/VJ8y1W0EuI
9. Fastest Movie to cross Rs 500 Crores
In a mere four days, “Jawan” collected a staggering Rs 500 crores at the box office, surpassing the previous record held by “Pathaan,” which took five days to achieve the same milestone.
10. Top 4th Grosser At Box Office
With its incredible pace, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jawan” is poised to become the highest-grossing Hindi movie of all time, currently holding the fourth position behind “Bahubaali 2”, “Gadar 2,” and “Pathaan.”
CROSSES ‘KGF 2’, NEXT ‘BAAHUBALI 2’… #Jawan crosses *lifetime biz* of #KGF2 #Hindi… Now FOURTH HIGHEST GROSSING #Hindi film in #India, after #Baahubali2 #Hindi, #Gadar2 and #Pathaan… Also, the hold on [second] Mon is simply superb… #Jawan [Week 2] Fri 18.10 cr, Sat 30.10 cr,… pic.twitter.com/TievDNKOoE
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 19, 2023
11. Highest Bollywood Opener of all time
Bolstered by its Rs 65 crores Hindi collection on the first day, “Jawan” has now become the all-time highest opener in the history of Hindi cinema.
12. Highest Weekend Collections in Hindi
Adding to its list of achievements, “Jawan” amassed a remarkable Rs 180.45 crores in just three days, outperforming “Pathaan,” which had a weekend collection of Rs 280.75 crores.
13. Biggest Bollywood Grosser in dubbed languages
The Tamil and Telugu versions of “Jawan” have also made an impressive mark, amassing Rs 36.50 crore within five days. No Hindi movie’s dubbed version has performed so well at the box-office.
14. Biggest First-Week Grosser (Hindi)
While “Pathaan” had a first-week collection of Rs 364.15 crore, “Jawan” has outdone that achievement by earning Rs 369.43 crores within a week of its release.
15. Fastest Film to cross INR 850 crores
With a worldwide collection surpassing the Rs 850 crore mark in just 11 days, “Jawan” has set a new record as the fastest film to reach this milestone.
16. Music Rights Sold for Highest Amount
The music rights of “Jawan” have been acquired by T-Series for an unprecedented sum of Rs 36 crore, making it a record-breaking deal in the industry. The intense competition among major players vying for the music rights highlights the high expectations and anticipation surrounding the film’s music, which has been scored by the talented Anirudh Ravichander. [Also Read: Not Just Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan Was Seen In Bald Look In This Flop Film 28 Yrs Ago]
17. Highest-ever OTT & Non-Theatrical Rights
Beyond its musical triumphs, “Jawan” has also made history in the realm of non-theatrical deals. The film secured an extraordinary overall non-theatrical deal worth approximately Rs 250 crore, the highest ever for any Bollywood movie. Additionally, the non-theatrical deal for another Shah Rukh Khan starrer, “Dunki,” reached around Rs 230 crore. These staggering figures are a testament to the film’s commercial appeal and promise of delivering an unforgettable cinematic experience. Also Read: Beating RRR & Bahubali, 12 Reasons Why Jawan Has Created Nationwide Craze Country Has Never Seen
In conclusion, Shah Rukh Khan’s remarkable performance at the box office with “Jawan” has catapulted him to a league of his own, rewriting history and establishing his supremacy as the King Khan.
