CHENNAI: Finally, Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Jawan’ has hit the theatres. And fans can’t keep calm and control their excitement.
SRK fans offered milk and garland on King Khan’s massive poster. They also shook a leg to the beats of dhols outside a theatre in Chennai.
Not only in Chennai, but the ‘Jawan’ mania brought fans of SRK to Mumbai’s Getty Galaxy Theatre at midnight where they waited anxiously for the theatre’s gates to open. The SRK fans were evidently thrilled, and some even turned up as bandaged versions of the actor from the film.
‘Jawan’ is helmed by Atlee. The film stars SRK alongside Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.
As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has already amassed an impressive Rs 51.17 crore in worldwide advance bookings, and it has managed to surpass the opening day record of ‘Pathaan’ in India.
He tweeted, “BREAKING: #Jawan hits HALF-CENTURY even before release at the WW Box Office Advance Sales Day 1 India – Rs 32.47 cr Overseas – Rs 18.70 cr [USD 2.25 M – Reported Locs] Total WW Gross – ₹ 51.17 cr Also, #ShahRukhKhan BEATS #Pathaan opening day advance booking of ₹32 cr in India.”
For ‘Jawan’ promotions, SRK travelled to several places. He attended grand pre-release event in Chennai. He also visited Dubai, where ‘Jawan’ trailer was displayed at Burj Khalifa. He also offered prayers at the revered shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu.
Recently, he sought blessings at the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Tirupati. He was accompanied by his daughter Suhana and his manager Pooja Dadlani. Both SRK and Suhana were dressed in white ethnic outfits. His Jawan co-star Nayanthara, along with her husband Vignesh Shivan was also clicked at the temple. (ANI)
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