Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan delivers the 18th bumper opener of his career with Jawan; Most since the year 1990

Jawan directed by Atlee Kumar and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara has taken a blistering start at the box office and Shah Rukh Khan has given yet another bumper opener.

Published on Sep 08, 2023  |  12:11 PM IST |  348.3K
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Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan's 18th bumper opener at the box office in India (Credit: Red Chillies Entertainment)
Key Highlight
  • Jawan emerges as the 18th bumper opener for Shah Rukh Khan at the box office.
  • Jawan has taken a global opening of over Rs 120 crores gross.
  • Jawan plays at a theatre near you, now.

Shah Rukh Khan led Jawan, directed by Atlee Kumar and co-starring Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Dutt and others created history on day 1 at the Indian box office as it collected around Rs 63 - 65 crores nett in India on the opening day. The film emerged as Shah Rukh Khan's 18th bumper opener at the box office and his second record opener of the year after Pathaan. Since the 1990s, Shah Rukh Khan is the actor with the most number of bumper openers, followed by Salman Khan with 14, Sunny Deol with 10 and Aamir Khan with 9.

 

Shah Rukh Khan Gives His 18th Bumper Opener With Jawan; The Highest For An Indian Actor Since The 1990s

The opening note is indicative of the popularity of a star actor. The collections that Jawan has done on the first day are an eye-opener and it goes to show the potential of a mass-appealing commercial entertainers. The Indian box office for Hindi films is well and truly back. The success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Gadar 2, OMG 2, Dream Girl 2 and now Jawan within 2 months shows audience's willingness to go to the theatres to get their film fix, instead of totally relying on digital content. The community viewing experience is being preferred more now than ever.

 

Shah Rukh Khan's 18 Bumper Openers

Shah Rukh Khan has 18 bumper openers at the box office and they are:-

1. Darr

2. Karan Arjun

3. Trimurti

4. Koyla

5. Dil To Pagal Hai

6. Duplicate

7. Dil Se

8. Mohabbatein

9. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

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10. Devdas

11. Main Hoon Naa

12. Veer Zaara

13. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

14. Om Shanti Om

15. Chennai Express

16. Happy New Year

17. Pathaan

18. Jawan

 

Watch the Jawan Trailer


About Jawan

A man is driven by a personal vendetta to rectify the wrongs in society, while keeping a promise made years ago. He comes up against a monstrous outlaw with no fear, who has caused extreme suffering to many.

 

Where And When To Watch Jawan

Jawan can be watched at a theatre near you, now.

ALSO READ: Jawan Opening Day Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan breaks own record as Atlee directorial earns 64 crores in Hindi

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