Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan and Jawan co-star Nayanthara seek blessings at Sri Venkateshwara Swamy in Tirupati, watch videos

With two days left before the release of Jawan, the anticipation for the Shah Rukh Khan starrer is on an all-time high. This marks his second release following the blockbuster Pathaan in January. Ahead of the release, the actor visited Tirupati along with his daughter Suhana Khan, co-star Nayanthara and manager Pooja Dadlani.

Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan and Jawan co-star Nayanthara seek blessings at Sri Venkateshwara Swamy in Tirupati, watch videos

After seeking blessings at Vaishno Devi last week, Shah Rukh Khan was seen seeking blessings at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple. In the video has surfaced online, he wore a white traditional attire for the temple as he waved at them and blew flying kisses. Suhana was donning a white salwar suit. The actor was also joined by Nayanthara who was also dressed in all-white who came along with her husband Vignesh Shivan.

Meanwhile, the film looks set to open to a thunderous start. In fact, the film had sold as many as 246,000 tickets in the two biggest national multiplex chains in India for the first day alone until 10.45 am on September 4. As per the update Jawan has seen sales of 203,000 tickets across PVR + INOX and a further 43,000 tickets being sold across Cinepolis theatres. Interestingly, these sales are just for the film’s opening day, September 7.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will be released worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan is quite hot down South; expected to emerge as the BIGGEST Hindi film in Tamil Nadu

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Sanjay Dutt pens a heartfelt note on Rishi Kapoor’s birth anniversary featuring Ranbir Kapoor

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who passed away in April 2020, would have turned 71 on September 4. On his birth anniversary, his Agneepath co-star Sanjay Dutt penned a heartfelt note. He also shared a photo of himself with Rishi and Ranbir Kapoor.

Sanjay Dutt pens a heartfelt note on Rishi Kapoor's birth anniversary featuring Ranbir Kapoor

Speaking highly of Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt wrote, “Chintu Sir was more than family, he embodied the essence of one of the finest actors and human beings. His infectious laughter, stories, and genuineness knit us together. On his birth anniversary, the void he left is palpable, but the warmth of his memory keeps him alive in our hearts. Miss you, sir.”

 

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Kapoor’s Aap Ke Deewane co-star Rakesh Roshan also shared a throwback photo and wrote, “Chintu miss you, buddy, it’s 4th Sept Celebrate!”

Rishi Kapoor battled leukaemia for two years before passing on April 30, 2020. The actor was being treated in New York and had returned to India. He died at the age of 67.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bhoot Police sequel announced; Akshai Puri’s 12th Street Entertainment also acquires remake requires of Tamil neo-noir Aaranya Kaandam

With Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma starrer Jaane Jaan set to release on September 21 on Netflix, production house 12th Street Entertainment is ready to take us for another thrilling ride. While their upcoming slate is packed, the production house is thrilled to be working on several projects. Amongst them is the sequel to Bhoot Police. The sequel, which has been in the works, has been officially announced by the producer.

EXCLUSIVE: Bhoot Police sequel announced; Akshai Puri’s 12th Street Entertainment also acquires remake requires of Tamil neo-noir Aaranya Kaandam

Bhoot Police released in 2021 and stars Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Yami Gautam. It was directed by Pawan Kripalani. The horror-comedy is now getting a second installment. However, the cast and the other details are under wraps. Back in October 2022, Saif Ali Khan told Bollywood Hungama, “I loved the script and I liked my role in Bhoot Police. It continues to be one of the most watched films on that platform, and they are very keen to do a sequel.”

Additionally, 12th Street Entertainment is also gearing up for the remake of the 2010 South Indian neo-noir film Aaranya Kaandam. The Tamil-language crime drama, written and directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, stars Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj, Yasmin Ponnappa, Guru Somasundaram and Master Vasanth. The film was released in 2010.

With successful films like Badla, directed by Sujoy Ghosh and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu, and Gaslight, a psychological thriller starring Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey and Chitrangada Singh in its repertoire, producer Akshai Puri is currently gearing up for several projects.

ALSO READ: Saif Ali Khan confirms Bhoot Police 2

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Biz Talk: Achche Din Are Back! But wait, picture abhi baaki hain. There’s JAWAN arriving on Thursday

While in conversation with a leading news channel a few weeks ago, I recalled missing the golden era of 1970s and 1980s. Besides interacting with the doyens of the film fraternity – right from the movie moguls to the distributors and exhibitors at Naaz Building – I reminisced about the glorious run of films, week after week, at the Boxoffice.

Biz Talk Achche Din Are Back! But wait, picture abhi baaki hain. There’s JAWAN arriving on Thursday

The ratio of successful films, the silver and golden jubilee functions, the trophies that adorned the shelves, it was like living a dream. I often wondered, will I witness achche din again?

Cut to the present…

THE KERALA STORY. ZARA HATKE ZARA HATKE. SATYAPREM KI KATHA. ROCKY AUR RANI KI PREM KAHAANI. GADAR 2. OMG 2. DREAM GIRL 2… The Hindi film industry is going through a fantastic phase currently. Wait, picture abhi baaki hain. There’s JAWAN arriving on Thursday, which is all set to embark on a historic start at the ticket windows. The moviegoers are back. Bollywood is back. Achche din are back!

After the below-the-mark BO performance of several biggies – SELFIEE, SHEHZADA, BHOLAA, KISI KA BHAI KISI KI JAAN and ADIPURUSH – the industry was feeling low. Very low. A section of the media was quick to write off Bollywood. The movie-going audience is no longer interested in watching Hindi movies, one discourse I kept hearing repeatedly. The South industry has taken over, the media wrote relentlessly. OTT is the future, so on and so forth.

And then August happened.

The month of August has brought abundant joy, cheer and positivity within the industry. In fact, no one anticipated this revival. The best part is, the business at non-national chains and single screens has silenced a section of the industry that was of the opinion that metros / major multiplexes contribute big bucks, while the returns from single screens are negligible / zilch. Am sure, the phenomenal run of GADAR 2 and the historic start of JAWAN in mass pockets / single screens will put an end to this fallacy.

Going forward, the Hindi film fraternity needs to keep the audience interest alive. It has been proven, time and again, that quality content is what the audience seeks in a movie. We cannot cheat them with substandard content anymore. Let’s not forget, content is King and audiences are King makers.

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Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan says Rajkumar Hirani was ‘first one’ to text him after the release of Jawan trailer, reveals he has shown him parts of the movie

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for the much-awaited action entertainer Jawan. The anticipation is through the roof with only three days remaining for its release in the theatres. The superstar hosted a Q&A session on Sunday and answered some fun questions. During the #AskSRK session, an X user, formerly Twitter, answered several questions about Jawan. He revealed that Dunki director Rajkumar Hirani was the first to text him after the release of the Jawan trailer. He also said that he had shown parts of the movie to the director and he really liked it.

Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan says Rajkumar Hirani was ‘first one’ to text him after the release of Jawan trailer, reveals he has shown him parts of the movie

When asked about Rajkumar Hirani’s reaction to the trailer, Shah Rukh Khan said, “Raju sir loved it!! First one to send me a message and I have shown him parts of the film too and he really likes it. He has been very supportive. #Jawan.”

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

Meanwhile, Dunki is set for a December 2023 release. The film is reportedly based on the immigration crisis. The film also stars Taapsee Pannu.

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Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan hopes Hindi audience appreciates Nayanthara’s hard work; calls Jawan a ‘mix of mass and international class’

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited action entertainer Jawan has created the proper noise. With only three days remaining for its release in the theatres, the superstar hosted a Q&A session on Sunday amid the much anticipation around the movie. During the #AskSRK session, an X user, formerly Twitter, answered several questions about Jawan. He also hopes that Nayanthara is appreciated for her hard work by the Hindi audience.

Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan hopes Hindi audience appreciates Nayanthara’s hard work; calls Jawan a ‘mix of mass and international class’

He wrote, “The movie reflects upon how we as people can make a change that we want around us. Empower women and fight for the right. #Jawan.”

In another tweet, he called Jawan a “mix of mass and international class in terms of action” and that the movie has some really “cool background music.”

Talking about Nayanthara, he added, “She is so beautiful and such a wonderful actor. Has added immensely to her role. Hope her fans in Tamil Nadu fall in love with her all over again and Hindi audience appreciates her hard work.”

While defining his characters, he said, “Upright Honest and Patriotic.” Talking about his song ‘Chaleya’ which was shot on the Mumbai streets, he felt good to back filming in his home.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

ALSO READ: Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan gives apt response after being asked about real advance bookings vs corporate bookings of Jawan: “Yeh social media waali ghatia baatein mat karo yaar”

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Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan gives apt response after being asked about real advance bookings vs corporate bookings of Jawan: “Yeh social media waali ghatia baatein mat karo yaar”

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited action entertainer Jawan has created the right noise amongst the masses. With only three days remaining for its release in the theatres, the superstar hosted a Q&A session on Sunday amid the much anticipation around the movie. During the #AskSRK session, an X user, formerly Twitter, asked about the corporate booking and the actual advance bookings for the film. However, SRK had an apt response.

Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan gives apt response after being asked about real advance bookings vs corporate bookings of Jawan: “Yeh social media waali ghatia baatein mat karo yaar”

The actor was asked, “#Jawan ka kitna booking cooperate hai aur kitna real (how much of the Jawan advance booking numbers are real and how much is fake)? #AskSRK.”

Shah Rukh Khan, in his witty way, responded, “Yeh social media waali ghatia baatein mat karo yaar (Don’t do social media type rubbish talks). Have positive thoughts and good feelings for all. Better for life.”

As per the earlier report, 1,00,000 tickets are blocked by brands for the holiday period, which will be distributed among their privileged consumers. Meanwhile, as per a Bollywood Hungama report, the film had sold as many as 222,500 tickets in India’s two biggest national multiplex chains for the first day alone until 7 PM on Sunday, September 3. As per the update Jawan has seen sales of 183,500 tickets across PVR + INOX and a further 39,000 tickets being sold across Cinepolis theatres. Interestingly, these sales are just for the film’s opening day, Thursday September 7.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film will be released worldwide in theatres on September 7th, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

ALSO READ: Jawan Advance Booking Report: Shah Rukh Khan starrer sells 222,500 tickets for Day 1 as of 7 pm

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