{"id":10357,"date":"2023-10-03T10:47:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/jawan-beats-pathaan-becomes-top-indian-film-of-2023-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T10:47:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:47:09","slug":"jawan-beats-pathaan-becomes-top-indian-film-of-2023-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/jawan-beats-pathaan-becomes-top-indian-film-of-2023-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Jawan’ beats ‘Pathaan,’ becomes top Indian film of 2023 | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a thrilling showdown at the Indian box office, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film, Jawan<\/em>, has outperformed his earlier release, Pathaan<\/em>, securing the top spot among Indian films in 2023.<\/p>\n

Jawan<\/em>, a captivating tale of a father-son duo determined to combat corruption in Indian society, opened on September 7 with a record-breaking Bollywood opening day. It has since amassed a staggering $130.3 million, surpassing the $126 million earned by Pathaan<\/em>, which hit theatres in January, Variety<\/a> <\/em>reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This dynamic performance has placed Jawan <\/em>and Pathaan <\/em>in the fifth and sixth positions, respectively, on the all-time Indian box office chart. At the summit, Aamir Khan’s Dangal <\/em>(2016) reigns supreme with an impressive $244 million, largely bolstered by its phenomenal success in China, followed closely by S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion<\/em> (2017) with $219 million and the recent sensation RRR<\/em> (2022) with $159 million. Prashant Neel’s K.G.F: Chapter 2<\/em> (2022) rounds out the top five with an impressive $151 million.<\/p>\n

The stage is set for an epic year-end clash as Prashant Neel’s Salaar<\/em>, featuring Baahubali <\/em>star Prabhas, goes head-to-head with Shah Rukh’s upcoming venture, Dunki<\/em>, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, both scheduled for release on December 22. This will be King Khan’s third 2023 release. While Salaar <\/em>promises high-octane action, Dunki <\/em>brings comedy and drama to the forefront.<\/p>\n

Rajkumar’s track record as a hitmaker is impeccable, with a portfolio that includes blockbuster franchises like Munna Bhai<\/em> with Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, Sanju <\/em>starring Ranbir Kapoor, and megahits like PK <\/em>and 3 Idiots<\/em>, both featuring Aamir. PK <\/em>and Sanju <\/em>secure positions at ninth and fifteenth place, respectively, on India’s all-time box office chart.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Indian audiences are showing a strong appetite for comedy, as Excel Entertainment’s Fukrey 3<\/em>, part of the successful franchise, enjoyed a commendable opening weekend with earnings of $6.6 million. With a holiday in India on Gandhi’s birthday promising a robust Monday, the film appears set to continue its successful run.<\/p>\n

The Indian box office is alive with the magic of cinema, and Shah Rukh’s Jawan <\/em>has emerged as a spectacular highlight in this year’s cinematic journey, proving once again why he is Bollywood’s reigning king.<\/p>\n

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