Jawan, the action thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, has created history by running for 66 days without any interruption at Raj Mandir, the iconic single-screen theatre in Jaipur. The film, which released on September 7, 2023, has been attracting huge crowds of fans and cinephiles who want to experience the high-octane spectacle on the big screen.
Jawan creates a new record at Raj Mandir by running for 66 days
Often, exhibitors discontinue a film to make way for newer releases and bring back the same film during dry weeks. As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, Raj Mandir, however, has been running Jawan without interruption, though it did reduce its shows to accommodate the films that released subsequently. At present, Jawan is running with four shows a day.
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When contacted, Kishore Kala of Raj Mandir said that he’s quite glad with Jawan’s run. When asked when was the last time a film ran for more than 60 days, he replied, “Honestly, we don’t remember when was the last time this happened in Raj Mandir.” He spoke highly of the action entertainer, “The film has run on its merits.”
An exhibition source remarked, “Jawan benefited as the films that followed weren’t that successful. Even this weekend, it has been allotted all four shows due to lack of any alternative. Nevertheless, one can’t deny that Jawan had enough masala and entertainment along with Shah Rukh Khan’s star power that made it a success.” Jawan will have its last day today at Raj Mandir.
Jawan: a worldwide blockbuster
Jawan, directed by Atlee in his Hindi debut, is a story of a father-son duo who take on a global arms dealer and his corrupt network. The film has received critical acclaim for its cast performances, screenwriting, action sequences and musical score by Anirudh Ravichander. The film has also been praised for its social message on issues like farmer suicides, political corruption and healthcare system.
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Jawan has set several box-office records for a Hindi film, overtaking those set by Khan’s previous release Pathaan (2023). The film has grossed over ₹1,148.32 crore (US$140 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, the second-highest-grossing Hindi film and the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of all time. The film has also been dubbed in Tamil and Telugu and released in IMAX, 4DX and other premium formats.
Shah Rukh Khan, who plays a dual role of Vikram Rathore and Azad in the film, has created a first time record of delivering two 1000-crore films with Pathaan and Jawan in a single year.
Jawan is still running in theatres across the country and streaming on Netflix.
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