Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ became the highest-grossing Indian film in the Middle East

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster jawan It has continued to break records since its release last month. The action thriller, starring Khan in a dual role, is now the highest-grossing Indian film in the Middle East, earning $16 million so far, according to distributor Yash Raj Films.

jawan It is also notable for its abundance of South Indian star power. This marked the Bollywood and Hindi debut of director Atlee, known for actress Nayanthara and blockbuster Tamil films.

Produced on a budget of $38 million, jawan To date, the film has grossed $140 million, of which $44 million has come from overseas, including the Middle East. It is currently the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 and the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.

Nelson D’Souza, Vice President, International Distribution, Yash Raj Films, said: The National that jawan’s Its popularity in the Middle East is unprecedented.

“‘Jawan’ not only became the first film to break the box office gross of $16 million, but also recorded 661,315 admissions in the UAE and 234,888 admissions in Saudi Arabia. , it also recorded huge admission numbers in Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, making it the number one Indian film in the Middle East.” he said.

“The film continues to do exceptionally well in its fourth week of release and has now left a very strong and unique mark in the Middle East, emerging as the number one Indian film due to its phenomenal collection numbers. doing.”

in front jawanthe highest-grossing Indian films of 2023 are pathan Released in January, it also stars Khan and was distributed by Yash Raj Films.

Khan plays both father and son jawan, That means a soldier. As doppelgangers, they team up to fight corruption, Robin Hood-style, supported by an all-female team. Nayantara plays a law enforcement officer tasked with arresting Khan’s character, but soon finds herself torn between duty and conscience.

South Indian actor Vijay Sethupathi plays Kali, a notorious arms dealer who colludes with politicians.

The film is also known for its star-studded cameos, with memorable appearances from Bollywood star Deepika Padukone and actor Sanjay Dutt.

Updated: October 5, 2023, 12:57 p.m.