Pathan takes historic opening at the box office,  earns over Rs 50 cr on opening day


The SRK starrer set for a blockbuster Rs 200 cr opening weekend 


By Rajesh Ahuja

After a tepid box office response to Bollywood films released in the first few weeks of the year 2023, Shahrukh Khan starrer Pathan has rocked the box office,  taking an opening of over Rs 50 cr at the box , bringing cheer to the film trade .

Riding on the Shahrukh Khan magic, the Yash Raj Films banner, the presence of Deepika Padukone and John Abraham and breathtaking action,  Pathan, which released on 8000 cinema screens worldwide on January 25,  including in over 5000 screens in India, earned ñearly Rs 51 cr on its opening day.

Pathan earns over Rs 50 cr on its opening day 




After a lean patch at the box office,  Pathan has brought back audiences to the theatres.

With collections of over Rs 50 cr on its opening day,  the film has broken the record created by Films like KGF2, Baahubali The Conclusion and War.

What is notable is that the record breaking collections of the film come despite it being released on a non holiday .

The film has done excellent business in North India, including Delhi,  Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Given the huge crowds thronging to the theatres to watch the movie,  it could well reach the milestone of Rs 200 cr in its opening weekend.

The stupendous opening taken by Pathan has brought cheer in the film industry,  which has been witnessing a poor response to Films released in cinemas over the last few months.

Barring Brahmastra, Bhool Bhulaiya2, Drishyam2 and The Kashmir Files,  most films released in cinemas in recent months have failed to enthuse audiences.

Past few months have witnessed big budget Bollywood films like Prithviraj,  Shamshera,  Heropanti2, Jersey, Attack, Runway 24 and Lal Singh Chaddha meet with a lukewarm response at the box office contrary to the high expectations from them.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathan brings together Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham on the big screen .

Released on January 25 in Hindi,  Tamil and Telugu versions, Pathan,  produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films, is the fourth film in the Yashraj spy universe series,  after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai and War.

One of the costliest film by Yashraj Films in terms of its budget,  Pathan, released  in  standard  and  IMAX  versions,  is among the most anticipated films of 2023.

Pathan also features Salman Khan in a cameo.

Shooting for the film was held in Mumbai,  Dubai and Spain.


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