In an unprecedented feat, Atlee's magnum opus, 'Jawan', featuring ‘The King of Bollywood’ Shah Rukh Khan, is rewriting box office history. The film has set ablaze the ticket counters, raking in a staggering Rs16 crore on its second Monday, catapulting its total collections to a jaw-dropping Rs493.63 crore after just 12 days of release.
'Jawan' is poised to blaze into the coveted Rs500 crore club at the domestic box office tomorrow. Early estimates indicate that the film's Hindi version alone brought in a whopping Rs14 crore on Monday, with an impressive 23 percent occupancy.
Not stopping at the domestic front, 'Jawan' has soared to an astounding Rs858 crore gross worldwide, making it the fastest Indian film ever to achieve this milestone. Trade analysts are now speculating that the film might even breach the monumental Rs1000 crore on the global stage.
But the excitement doesn't end there! Director Atlee, buoyed by the film's monumental success, is setting his sights on none other than the Oscars. In a revelation that's sure to send shockwaves through the industry, Atlee disclosed that it was Shah Rukh Khan himself who reached out to him for this cinematic masterpiece. Their collaboration has birthed a cinematic marvel that has taken the world by storm.
'Jawan' isn't just a film; it's a cinematic phenomenon, a testament to the power of storytelling and the prowess of its stellar ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover, and Eijaz Khan.
Atlee's journey from that fateful call to crafting this cinematic marvel has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, culminating in a moment that will forever be etched in his memory. As Atlee puts it, "It's a great honor for me, but I am just four films old." Shah Rukh Khan's resounding reply, "You can make it… just do an Atlee film for me. I want to be a part of your world."
