Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan Beats Avatar 2, Becomes No 1 Globally
As the debates around the film have started to quiet down, there has been a tenfold increase in the anticipation of its reception among audiences. This is evidenced by the fact that Pathaan has been receiving an increasing number of reservations that have been booked in advance.
Pathaan Earns $ 1.50 mn in US and Canada
The most recent data that were provided by trade analyst and cinema critic Taran Adarsh indicate that Pathaan got off to a “fantastic start” on its first day in theaters.
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The box office takes for the film in the United States and Canada was $1.5 million. The countries of West Asia and the Gulf contributed $1.60 million in revenue.
On its first day of release in international markets, Pathaan brought in a total of 36.69 crores in revenue.
‘PATHAAN’ TAKES FABULOUS START OVERSEAS… *Day 1*… #Pathaan registers BIGGEST OPENING DAY for a #Hindi film #Overseas…
⭐️ #UAE + #GCC: $ 1.60 mn
⭐️ #USA + #Canada: $ 1.50 mn
⭐️ #UK & Europe: $ 650k
⭐️ ROW: $ 750k
⭐️ Total: $ 4.50 mn [₹ 36.69 cr] pic.twitter.com/fWM5JHGsAM— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 26, 2023
Gaurav Kapur: “The Movies are his Home, and What a Party he has Thrown.”
“Pathaan ke ghar party rakhoge … toh Pathaan aayega, mehmaan nawazi bhi karega, aur pataake bhi layega His home is in the movies, and what a celebration he has organized there! Many thanks for throwing the party, King “On Twitter, sports analyst and anchor Gaurav Kapur made the following post:
Pathaan ke ghar party rakhoge … toh Pathaan aayega, mehmaan nawazi bhi karega, aur pataake bhi layega💥
The movies are his home,
and what a party he has thrown.Thanks for the party, King 🙌🏼🤩👑 pic.twitter.com/L68sMcpbYz
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) January 26, 2023
Pathaan Becomes the World’s Number One Film
On its first day of release, the film Pathaan, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, did extremely well at box offices all around the world. On January 25, it overtook Avatar: The Way of Water to become the most successful film of all time across the globe.
It has been revealed that Pathaan made 106 crores globally on its first day of release.
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According to Pinkvilla, the opening day earnings of Pathan amounted to a staggering 13 million dollars, whereas the opening day earnings of Avatar: The Way of Water were 10 million dollars. Pathan’s opening day earnings were significantly higher than those of Avatar: The Way of Water.
‘You Deserve Every ounce of Love Heading your way’: Vir Das
“So so happy for @iamsrk and everyone involved with #Pathaan you deserve every ounce of love heading your way. King 👑” Vir Das tweeted
So so happy for @iamsrk and everyone involved with #Pathaan you deserve every ounce of love heading your way. King 👑
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) January 26, 2023
‘An incredible experience that you cannot miss’: Neil Nitin Mukesh
“An incredible experience that you cannot miss. #pathan is breathtaking!! @iamsrk is simply outstanding. What a magnetic personality and character to pull off with such suaveness ,consistency and charm. @deepikapadukone is electrifying and @thejohnabraham is simply Brilliant. ” wrote actor Neil Nitin Mukesh on Twitter
An incredible experience that you cannot miss. #pathan is breathtaking!! @iamsrk is simply outstanding. What a magnetic personality and character to pull off with such suaveness ,consistency and charm. @deepikapadukone is electrifying and @thejohnabraham is simply Brilliant. pic.twitter.com/R5Gza6NFCR
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 25, 2023
According to Taran Adarsh’s projections, there is a “100 cr+ DEFINITELY on the cards” possibility
According to projections made by film industry analyst Taran Adarsh, the two-day total earnings for the film Pathaan, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, are expected to be greater than one hundred crores.
This comes as a result of the fact that the movie directed by Siddharth Anand made a staggering 55 crore on its very first day of release.
Day 2: 26 January. #RepublicDay holiday… Await Day 2 biz of #Pathaan… ₹ 100 cr+ in *2 days* [25 and 26 Jan] is DEFINITELY on the cards… Picture abhi baaki hain. pic.twitter.com/GBqPiV6iBl
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 26, 2023
SRK shares a List of Single Screens that re=opened for Pathaan
“Bachpan mein saari filmein single screens par hi dekhi hain. Uska apna hi maza hai. Duas, Prathna aur Prayers karta hoon…aap sabko aur mujhe kaamyaabi mile. Congratulations on your re-openings.” Shah Rukh Khan tweeted.
Bachpan mein saari filmein single screens par hi dekhi hain. Uska apna hi maza hai. Duas, Prathna aur Prayers karta hoon…aap sabko aur mujhe kaamyaabi mile. Congratulations on your re-openings. pic.twitter.com/LuF2TsCjvh
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 24, 2023
‘Bukh itni Jaldi Nahi Khatam Hogi’: Fans throng Theatres
Fans and devotees of Shah Rukh Khan have packed theaters more than once to see their favorite hero protect his country from a rogue member of the defense staff played by John Abraham.
“I am going to watched #Pathaan 3rd time in theatre. 🌝 4 saal ka bukh itni jaldi nahi Khatam hogi. 🔥”
Movies halls have reported house full on Republic Day, 26 January.
I am going to watched #Pathaan 3rd time in theatre. 🌝 4 saal ka bukh itni jaldi nahi Khatam hogi. 🔥#Pathaan100crWorldwide pic.twitter.com/IUf1PK4qps
— ᎡϴᎽᎪᏞ ҒᏆᎡᎠϴႮՏ (@chalte_chalte1) January 26, 2023
‘Feels Like a Personal Victory’: Ayushmann Khurrana
Actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana share his experience of watching Pathaan. He says, “Met him. Hugged him. Danced with him. This feels like a personal victory. #Pathaan”
Met him. Hugged him. Danced with him. This feels like a personal victory. #Pathaan
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) January 25, 2023
Biggest non-Holiday Opener
‘PATHAAN’ CREATES HISTORY, BIGGEST DAY 1 TOTAL… #Pathaan is now BIGGEST OPENER [#Hindi films] in #India… *Day 1* biz…
⭐️ #Pathaan: ₹ 55 cr [Non-holiday]
⭐️ #KGF2 #Hindi: ₹ 53.95 cr
⭐️ #War: ₹ 51.60 cr
⭐️ #TOH: ₹ 50.75 cr
Nett BOC. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/y2c5F0ySN0— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 26, 2023
‘You were missed, SRK!’
#king #Pathan you were missed @iamsrk ..a full total paisa wasool film if there was one … and a tight screenplay too boot … go for it guys !!! pic.twitter.com/4kukRabBRg
— samar khan (@samarmumbaikhan) January 25, 2023
Vikrant Massey shares his ‘Pathaan’ Message
आप सभी को गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। 🙏🏽🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rya5Tc8gHW
— Vikrant Massey (@VikrantMassey) January 26, 2023
‘Republic’ Gesture
Watching Pathan is a republic gesture.
Please celebrate this Republic day while watching Pathan in cinemas.
Let the world know INDIA IS A SOCIALIST SECULAR REPUBLIC and shall stay one.
— Pranava Bhardwaj (@PranavaBhardwaj) January 26, 2023
Pathaan is doing Very Well
Kangana Ranaut appreciates Pathaan.
“Pathaan is doing very well… films like this should definitely work… Hindi cinema is finally trying to bring back the business”
.@KanganaTeam to media when asked about Pathaan’s record-breaking opening and success #KanganaRanaut #Pathaan #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/R4h4PhPTZo
— 🇮🇳 chetanjesani9🇮🇳 (@ChetanJesani9) January 25, 2023
Incredible Scenes in UAE
#pathan UAE fans celebrating their kings glory pic.twitter.com/K7uUh0bQ6g
— Nadeem Ahmed sayyed (@NadeemAhmedsay1) January 25, 2023
Cheering Continues for Pathaan
So beautiful to experience a hall full of people cheering for #Pathan @iamsrk ❤️❤️❤️ . Entertained … and love that the “ Twain” can meet …. ❤️❤️❤️. @deepikapadukone 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/GvuAn7NuCa
— iamOnir (@IamOnir) January 25, 2023
‘Good days are here Again’
25th Jan 2023 is Celebration Day for beloved mumbai film industry .. good days are here again ..blockbuster Pathan will cross 50cr today & teaser of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan shows another blockbuster on its way . Cheers @iamsrk @BeingSalmanKhan its party time for bollywood
— satish kaushik (@satishkaushik2) January 25, 2023
‘Feels like a Personal Victory
If #Pathaan makes 50 cr on first day or 500 cr in 3 days it’s not gonna reflect in my bank account
But to see a man who forms atleast 10% of my childhood’s happy memories
Go through so much in the past few yrs & then emerge victorious…Feels like a personal victory🏆#Pathaan pic.twitter.com/JInwEzPO4t
— Raunaq Mangottil (@RaunaqMangottil) January 25, 2023
Pathaan’s Day 1 Numbers are ‘Huge’
‘Pathaan’ (all languages) day 1 (non-holiday) more than Rs. 53 crore. ‘War’ (all languages) day 1 was Rs. 53.35 crore (on a holiday); ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ (all languages) was Rs. 52.25 crore (on a holiday). Overseas expected $4 million plus on day 1. HUGE!! Exact figures awaited. pic.twitter.com/FhRJpQCbWy
— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) January 26, 2023
Stick Around till the Very End
Pro Tip- if you are going to watch #Pathan then stick around till the very end. There is a delicious banter between two stars that shows that Bollywood is learning to joke on itself. pic.twitter.com/SkWEXdkD4B
— The DeshBhakt 🇮🇳 (@TheDeshBhakt) January 25, 2023
‘An Incredible Experience that you Cannot Miss’
An incredible experience that you cannot miss. #pathan is breathtaking!! @iamsrk is simply outstanding. What a magnetic personality and character to pull off with such suaveness ,consistency and charm. @deepikapadukone is electrifying and @thejohnabraham is simply Brilliant. pic.twitter.com/R5Gza6NFCR
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 25, 2023
₹51 Crore on Day 1
Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan earns ₹51 crores on Day 1.
A friend sent this video from a Bombay theater. I’ve never missed home so much 🥹 😭 Bay Area audiences better be dancing in the aisles for #PathaanMovie pic.twitter.com/8lr4dZnXH3
— Usha Iy (@ushai2020) January 25, 2023
‘SRK is Love’
Watched late night show of #Pathaan …more than 95% occupancy…love wins and you are love @iamsrk sir…❤️❤️❤️
@deepikapadukone superb.#JohnAbraham terrifying.
Kudos to the whole team.
@yrf #SiddharthAnand Thanks!बोले जो पठान तो महफ़िल ही लुट जाए!!!🥳
— Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub (@Mdzeeshanayyub) January 25, 2023
Massive Turnout in Haridwar
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?pic.twitter.com/GICAmjKR3u
— Utkarsh Singh (@UtkarshSingh_) January 25, 2023
It’s ‘True Indian Film’
True “Indian” films bring people together. They always have.
Ab saabit ho gaya toh jis-jisne release se pehle joh bhi bola, sab maaf. Aa jaao, yeh picture aap sabke liye bhi hai. Let’s celebrate together.
May art always remain above & beyond politics. Jai Hind. #Pathaan🇮🇳
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 25, 2023
‘A Film with a Tremendous Repeat Value’
Pathaan is a very entertaining experience and it’s a film with tremendous repeat value.
..#Pathaan is a very entertaining experience and it’s a film with a tremendous repeat value. @iamsrk has worked very hard on his physicality and his attempt at mastering the action hero avatar is brilliant! pic.twitter.com/Z1xGG4dq0E
— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) January 25, 2023
Pathaan’s Earning from Multiplexes Raise to ₹25 Crore
By 8.15 p.m., trade expert and film critic Taran Adarsh shared the news that the collections from national theater chains had grown to 25 crores.
According to him, the earnings were higher than those of Siddharth Anand’s previous picture starring Hrithik Roshan called War, which earned 19.67 crores, and KGF Hindi, which earned 22.15 crore in the entire day in the cinema chains. Both of those films were released in 2013.
- PVR: 11.40 crore
- INOX: 8.75 crore
- Cinepolis 4.90 crore
- Total: ₹25.05 crore
#Pathaan at national chains… Day 1… Update: 8.15 pm.#PVR: 11.40 cr#INOX: 8.75 cr#Cinepolis 4.90 cr
Total: ₹ 25.05 cr
SUPERB.Note: Better than #War [₹ 19.67 cr], #TOH [₹ 18 cr] and #KGF [₹ 22.15 cr] – *entire day* numbers at multiplex chains. pic.twitter.com/bHmdT5Qd46— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 25, 2023
‘My Estimate of Fools in India has Gone up’, says Markandey Katju
Markandey Katju, a former judge of India’s Supreme Court as well as a former head of India’s Press Council, took to Twitter and stated, “My estimation of fools in India has gone up from 90% to 95% after observing the response to the film Pathan.”
Despite protests in certain regions of the country, the spy thriller Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, was released in theaters on January 25 to a blockbuster opening.
Controversial saffron bikini in Besharam Rang retained
Deepika Padukone’s saffron bikini from the first song of Pathaan, “Besharam Rang,” made it into the final cut, even though some political and religious groups were upset about it.
Since the song came out last year, it has caused trouble because of the color of Deepika Padukone’s bikini, which has led to rumors that it will be taken down.
After Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra spoke out against “Besharam Rang,” the movie became a source of controversy. Deepika was seen in the video wearing a saffron bikini, which upset some political and religious groups.
But now that the movie is out, after cuts made by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), it looks like the saffron bikini was kept after all!
‘Too many Surprises’
“Tense action drama with amazing visual effects. “There were too many surprises,” one viewer wrote.
‘Best Action Movie this Decade
“The best action movie of this decade is Pathaan. From the beginning to the end, you won’t want to stop watching this action-thriller movie. Expect high-energy chase scenes, a new spy story, a tight, racy screenplay, amazing locations, cameos by famous actors, and hit music. Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham will do a great job directing and acting in the movie. Another common man said, “Five out of five stars.”
Pathan is a Patriotic Film
One reviewer said, “Pathan was a movie that deserved 10 out of 10 stars. Pathan is a patriotic movie about a soldier who doesn’t care about his life for his country.”
Lots of Praise for Action scene on Train
People who have seen the movie can’t stop talking about the action scene that takes place on top of a train. The scene was also shown in the trailer.
VHP withdraws ‘Boycott Pathaan’
For now, VHP will not go against Pathaan. “Keeping in mind what we said before, the changes made to the movie are right. Shriraj Nair, a spokesman for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), said, “If we find anything wrong with the movie after we see it, we’ll think again about opposing it.”
Pathaan Hailed for Action set Piece
For now, VHP will not go against Pathaan. “Keeping in mind what we said before, the changes made to the movie are right. Shriraj Nair, a spokesman for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), said, “If we find anything wrong with the movie after we see it, we’ll think again about opposing it.”
‘Deepika Padukone could Burn your Screen’
KoiMoi.com says, “Shah Rukh Khan brings the “mass” back to massala entertainers, and Deepika Padukone could burn your screen!”
Pathaan ‘lambi race ka ghoda’
“The story scared me a lot, but it didn’t upset me. I gave it a 4/5. And everything about the story, the screenplay, the dialogue, and everything else was just great. I’m not going to give anything away, so go watch it. Everyone in the theater was having a great time watching the movie. “After seeing how much the audience liked it, I think this movie is a lambi race ka ghoda,” says another reviewer.
‘Once in a lifetime film’
“Pathaan is a movie you’ll never see again. The action episodes are just lit. Even if you don’t like the movie, you can’t help but applaud and whistle during the action scenes with John and srk “wrote one viewer. “Music is wonderful. Salman’s appearance is great. Single screens will definitely light up. Prepare for a wild ride. The interval bang and the climax deserve special attention. Not to mention, Bgm is the best in the world. Pathaan is a theater experience as a whole (sic).
SRK’s new avatar praised
“The whole movie is full of suspense. Great cameos and hints, over-the-top action, gripping, fast-paced, and great to see SRK in this new role. Siddharth Anand has done it again, just like with War. “The movie has twists and turns, so you should watch it first,” says a reviewer.
Pathaan Praised for action, VFX
Early reviews of Pathaan give it high marks for its action, visual effects, and background music. “What a great time! It was crazy to see so many cameos. One of Bollywood’s best action-thrillers. Really fun and almost a pleasant surprise. SRK worked hard for 4 years and put in a lot of time to get something serious. “Won’t give anything away, but you should go watch it,” wrote one viewer.
Pathaan winning South India
Pathaan is also one of the first Bollywood movies to be at the top of the advance ticket sales charts in the south of the country. Gaiety, Galaxy, and Maratha Mandir, three well-known single-screen movie theaters in Mumbai, all had between 70 and 80% of their seats filled.
Single screens reopen for Pathaan
More than 25 single-screen theaters across the country are expected to reopen to make room for SRK’s movie Pathaan. In a recent tweet, Shah Rukh Khan gave a list of single-screen theaters that will be opening in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Goa.
Pathaan is bigger than previous biggies
Pathaan has sold more tickets than a lot of other movies, including War (4.10 lakh), Thugs of Hindostan (3.46 lakh), and even Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (3.36 lakh) (3.40 lakh tickets sold).
Pathaan expected to earn ₹45 crores on opening day
Pathaan is going to have a great start because everyone is so excited and has such high hopes for it. The much-anticipated SRK movie may make more than 45 crores on its first day, according to predictions from the trade.
Pathan to Release on Roughly 5,000 screens in India
Pathan will be shown on about 5,000 screens in India. This is Shah Rukh Khan’s first movie to be shown at 6 AM. The movie from Yash Raj Films will open in theaters the day before Republic Day in 2023. This will give Pathaan a five-day long opening weekend.
Pathaan Beats KGF 2
The Yash Raj Film (YRF) movie did better than the KGF – Chapter 2 (Hindi) movie, which sold 5.15 lakh copies. With 5.21 lakh ticket sales, Pathaan did better than it. The Hindi version of Baahubali 2 was seen by 6.5 million people.
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