Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee’s action thriller Jawan debuts at the Japan box office

Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee’s action thriller was released in India in 2023 and shattered box office records.

Jawan received positive reviews from critics who praised its cast performances, direction, script, action sequences, and musical score.

The film set several box-office records for a Hindi film, overtaking those set by Khan’s previous release Pathaan . The action thriller Grossing over Rs 1,148.32 crore , it emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, the second highest-grossing Hindi film and the fifth highest-grossing Indian film.

Shah Rukh Khan in the Atlee’s action thriller Jawan

At the box office, the movie was a big hit. On November 29, 2024, the action thriller was launched in Japan. As another example of his kingly behavior, SRK acknowledged the affection he was receiving from his Japanese followers and thanked them. “They made the film in India for the world,” he remarked.

Bollywood King Khan took to his official X (Twitter) account and penned a heartfelt note for Japan fans who have given a lot of love to Jawan. He quoted a tweet that showcased a poster of the film in the streets of Tokyo. The superstar wrote, Been reading about the love pouring in from Japan for Jawan. thank you all and hope you enjoy this film in your wonderful country. We made it from India for the world… and glad it’s being enjoyed all over. My love, and thanks to all who have watched it in Japan.

Shah Rukh Khan in the Atlee’s action thriller Jawan

The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as a father and son alongside Nayanthara (in her Hindi film debut), Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra. In the film, a jailer of a woman’s prison recruits inmates and commits outrageous crimes that shed light on corruption. The film is now streaming Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.