Anand Mahindra declares Shah Rukh Khan a 'natural resource' as 'Jawan' soars globally at the box office
Jawan," Shah Rukh Khan's latest action-packed thriller, has arrived on the big screen and is already making ripples in the Bollywood world. Early forecasts indicate that this movie feast will smash box office records, setting new standards for blockbuster debuts.
Directed by the talented Atlee and featuring an ensemble cast that includes SRK, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi, «Jawan» had been riding a wave of sky-high expectations ever since its announcement.
Industry insiders had foreseen that this movie would redefine box office success, and it seems those forecasts were not far off the mark.
The frenzy surrounding «Jawan» was palpable as it took its first steps onto the big screen. Pre-release ticket sales had been robust, creating a sense of anticipation that transcended borders, gripping international markets as well.
Notably, even the prominent businessman, Anand Mahindra, couldn't resist sharing his excitement about «Jawan» on social media.
He tweeted, «All countries guard their natural mineral resources and mine them and usually export them to earn forex. Maybe it's time to declare @iamsrk a natural resource…» Mahindra accompanied this tweet with a video from the trailer launch event at Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa.
Jawan makes international impact
On its opening day, «Jawan» struck gold both in its home country and overseas.
Down under, in Australia and New Zealand, the film secured the top spot at the box office, while in Germany, it claimed the third position. Domestically, «Jawan» not only lived up to the hype but surpassed it, shattering previous records for Bollywood debuts.
In Australia, «Jawan» raked in an impressive A$ 398,030 (approximately Rs.
