It was predicted in this column that the original Hindi version of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan would have an opening collection between 60-70 crores, and it was highly likely that it would touch the 65 crores mark. The film had generated immense excitement and there was no doubt that it would comfortably surpass the Pathaan opening day record of 57 crores (including 2 crores from Tamil and Telugu versions). Jawan exceeded all expectations and dominated the screens.
The film was released on almost 5000 screens, with a massive presence in single screens, making it the biggest release ever. The Atlee-directed movie showcased how a pan-Bharat Bollywood superstar can captivate an even larger audience using a south-style narrative. The response in Bharat has been overwhelmingly positive, with everyone embracing the film wholeheartedly.
Jawan collected a tremendous 65.50 crores on its first day in just the Hindi version, setting a new record for the highest single-language opening day collection. Surpassing the 50 crores mark is already considered a great achievement, but now Shah Rukh Khan has proven that crossing the 60 crores mark is also possible. With Dunki, he might even aim for the 70s. Including the south versions, Jawan has entered the 70s, as the Tamil and Telugu versions made significant contributions. The film’s first-day collection stands at 75 crores*. This is truly a blockbuster start, and we can expect more records to be shattered in the days to come.
Note: The box office numbers mentioned are estimates and sourced from various outlets. Celebtrends has not independently verified these numbers.