Shah Rukh Khan's Blockbuster Film 'Jawan' Makes its Netflix Debut
Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster 'Jawan' makes its way to Netflix after a phenomenal run at the box office Celebrate SRK day with this action-packed film that aims to captivate audiences, just like the success of 'RRR' on the streaming platform
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Shah Rukh Khan's s blockbuster film Jawan, directed by Atlee, has now been released on Netflix in multiple countries, including the U.S. and India.
SRK takes the stage in a captivating video, passionately advocating for the prompt streaming of Jawan. His efforts pay off as the film is successfully made available on the streaming platform. Additionally, a longer version of the movie will be offered exclusively on Netflix. Notably, Jawan achieved unprecedented success at the box office, emerging as the highest-grossing Bollywood film in India and the second-highest globally. Critically acclaimed for SRK's charismatic performance and its thought-provoking political motifs, the movie garnered positive reviews.
Fans of Shah Rukh Khan, the Indian superstar, received a delightful surprise on his 58th birthday. The first teaser for his upcoming film Dunki was released, and it was announced that his previous blockbuster, the action-thriller Jawan, is now available on Netflix in the U.S., India, and various other countries. Directed by Atlee, Jawan made a remarkable impact at the box office since its debut in September. In a special video, SRK, in his anti-hero dual roles from the film, demands the immediate release of Jawan on the streaming platform. SRK starts a countdown, warning the person on the other end not to waste his time. The Netflix representative surrenders, affirming that Jawan can now be streamed on their service. The video concludes with SRK blowing out a candle on a cupcake, looking directly into the camera, and saying, "A gift for you, on my birthday." Additionally, a title card at the end reveals that an "extended cut" of the film will be available on the streaming platform.
Upon its release in theaters,
Can Jawan Attract New Audiences Like RRR Did After Debuting on Netflix?
maintained the momentum set by SRK's first film of the year, Pathaan. It shattered records for the largest opening day, opening weekend, and opening week in the history of Hindi-language (or Bollywood) cinema. Ultimately, it achieved the status of being the highest-grossing Bollywood movie ever in India, the second-highest worldwide, and the fifth-highest overall among Indian movies. Due to the existence of multiple local language industries in India, box office reporting is typically divided by language.
Can Jawan Attract New Audiences Like RRR Did After Debuting on Netflix?
SRK's exceptional box office numbers this year were extraordinary. Pathaan collected around $130 million worldwide, while Jawan raked in approximately $140 million globally. The film received mostly positive reviews, praising SRK's star power and the film's compelling political themes. Jawan currently holds a remarkable "fresh" score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. SRK portrays the roles of a vigilante cop and his army veteran father in the movie, teaming up to bring down an arms dealer played by Vijay Sethupathi. Along the way, the film tackles significant socio-political issues in modern India, including farmer deaths, election fraud, and corruption in the healthcare industry. Combining the extravagant aesthetics of south Indian Tamil-language cinema with the classic drama of Hindi-language movies, Jawan outperformed last year's crossover hit RRR domestically. RRR gained massive popularity after its release on Netflix, leading to an Oscar win for Best Original Song. With Jawan now available for streaming on Netflix, will it attract a fresh wave of interest? Watch the announcement video here and stay tuned to our website for more updates.
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Editor's P/S
Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster film "Jawan" has finally made its way to Netflix, and fans are thrilled. The film, directed by Atlee, was a massive success at the box office, grossing over $140 million worldwide. It is now the highest-grossing Bollywood movie ever in India and the second-highest worldwide.
The film's success is due in no small part to Shah Rukh Khan's charismatic performance. He plays a dual role in the film, as a vigilante cop and his army veteran father. Khan brings his trademark energy and charm to both roles, and he is particularly effective in the action sequences. The film's action sequences are top-notch, and they are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
