Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan Most Watched Film In India On Netflix
It seems like the record-breaking run of Atlee-directed Jawan is still continuing. Netflix, the streaming platform has announced today that Shah Rukh Khan’s box office wonder Jawan has become the most watched film in India in the first two weeks of launch, across all languages on the platform.
“Vikram Rathore has hijacked our hearts and records! Jawan is now the most watched film in India in the first 2 weeks of launch, across all languages, on Netflix,” the streaming platform announced on Instagram today.
Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan stars South super star Nayantara, Deepika Padukone, Vijay Sethupathi among others.
According to information provided on Netflix”s official website, the movie which broke all the box office records for a Hindi movie, has consistently held a position in the Top 10 Films (Non-English) list worldwide for the past two weeks. Since its debut on Netflix, the film which tells the story of a father and son who venture out to correct the corrupt system, has garnered an impressive 3,700,000 views and has been watched for a total of 10,600,000 hours within this two-week period.
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Notably, the only other Indian film featured on this prestigious list is the Tamil film “Irugapatru,” amassing 1,200,000 views and 3,000,000 hours of viewership.
Meanwhile, the megastar was elated to announce that his movie “Jawan” has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the most-watched film in India on the popular streaming platform Netflix. In a statement, Khan expressed his thrill over the overwhelming success of the film, attributing its triumph to the unwavering love and support from fans.
The actor further revealed that the decision to release an extended version of “Jawan” was a heartfelt gesture to show gratitude to the dedicated audience. The extended edition, he noted, aimed to reciprocate the immense support by providing fans with additional content and an extended cinematic experience.
“I am thrilled to share that Jawan is the most watched film in India on Netflix. Releasing the extended version was our way of expressing gratitude to our fans for extending their unwavering love and support to the film,” said Shah Rukh Khan.
The movie, which has garnered widespread acclaim for its compelling narrative and stellar performances, has resonated strongly with audiences across the country. Khan emphasized that the overwhelming response from Netflix viewers not only underscores the brilliance of Indian cinema but also reaffirms the global appeal of storytelling rooted in the country”s rich cultural tapestry.
“Jawan is not just a film; it’s a celebration of storytelling, passion, and the vibrant spirit of our cinema, and I couldn’t be prouder of its success on Netflix,” Khan added, expressing his pride in the film”s achievements on the digital platform.
Jawan, the movie which moved the box office numbers starting from the advance booking days, achieved an impressive milestone with a staggering USD 48.75 million (Rs. 405 crore) in collections in the international box office. This cements the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer as the second-highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas, excluding China, with only his earlier release of the year, Pathaan, surpassing it by a narrow margin with a total of USD 49.50 million.
On a global scale, Jawan has eclipsed Pathaan, particularly dominating in the Indian market with a gross of Rs. 761 crore. This substantial lead contributes to Jawan”s worldwide earnings, totaling Rs. 1166 crore, outshining Pathaan”s global collections of Rs. 1047 crore.
