Pathaan release, reviews highlights: Bajrang Dal and VHP say they won't protest against Shah Rukh Khan's film

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• 25 Jan 2023, 08:07 PM

  YRF starts midnight shows of Pathaan owing to huge demand

  Yash Raj Films, the production house behind Pathaan, is starting midnight shows of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer due to the huge demand of tickets. The shows will begin at 12:30 am in select theatres across India in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 07:48 PM

  Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad withdraw protest against Pathaan

  Right-wing groups Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have said that they would not protest against the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer in Gujarat according to a Mirror Now report. The groups had earlier been vocal in their oppsoition to the film claiming it 'hurt religious sentiments'.

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 07:31 PM

  A line from Pathaan seems to confirm Shah Rukh Khan's cameo in Tiger 3

  A line involving Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in Pathaan seems to confirm the reports that Shah Rukh is appearing as Pathaan in Tiger 3, which releases in November. Both flms are part of the YRF Spy Universe. Spolier-filled details here.

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 06:59 PM

  How Pathaan post-credits scenes set up the YRF Spy Universe

  Mild spoilers for Pathaan up ahead. The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer has two post-credits scene, which includes one big cameo as well. These scenes not only drive the story forward but hint how the YRF Spy Universe may shape up in future films. Read the full details here

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 06:04 PM

  Pathaan shows resume in Indore after initial cancellation due to protests

  The morning show of Pathaan was cancelled at a theatre in Indore after protestors from Hindu Jagran Manch threatened to vandalise a theatre, as per a PTI report. The police was deployed around the Sapna Cinema Hall, where the protest took place. India Today reported that the shows of the film had resumed by evening.

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 05:59 PM

  Filmmakers Raj and DK praise Pathaan

  Filmmaker duo Raj and DK, best known for web series The Family Man, tweeted in praise of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer and how it was so good to see the star on screen after his four-year hiatus. "Have always been huge fans of King Khan. But this one, after his long hiatus, is uber-special. Go #Pathaan go! May you win more hearts and shatter more records," they wrote.

  Have always been huge fans of King Khan  But this one, after his long hiatus, is uber-special. Go #Pathaan go!  May you win more hearts and shatter more records! @iamsrk

  — Raj & DK (@rajndk) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 05:36 PM

  Kamal Haasan congratulates Shah Rukh Khan for Pathaan's success

  Kamal Haasan tweeted about Pathaan on Wednesday evening. Congratulating Shah Rukh Khan, the actor referred to their characters in their 2000 film Hey Ram. Incidentally, there too, Shah Rukh played a character named Pathan. "Hearing great reports about Pathan. Saket congratulates Pathan," wrote Haasan.

  Hearing great reports about Pathan. Saket congratulates Pathan. Way to go brother @iamsrk

  — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 05:34 PM

  Shah Rukh Khan fans dance to Jhoome Jo Pathaan in theatre in viral video

  Dozens of Shah Rukh Khan fans walked down to the screen in a theatre and danced to the song Jhoome Jo Pathaan at a screening of Pathaan. The viral video shows the fans dancing to the song in the area next to the seats as the credits roll on the screen.

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  look at the craze #PathaanReview #PathaanTrailer #ShivThakare . Blockbuster

  — Damon (Back up id ) (@_RCBTweets04) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 03:38 PM

  Pathaan on course to be break record for Bollywood's highest opening-day collection

  Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan is expected to collect somewhere around Rs 50 crore nett domestically from its opening day. Some trade insiders are predicting a Rs 55-crore day, which would make it the best-opening Hindi film ever, beating War (Rs 53 crore) and KGF Chapter 2 (Rs 54 crore).

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 03:18 PM

  Pathaan has taken a winning start at the box office, outpacing its sister-YRF Spy Universe film War. As per latest updates, the film has earned Rs 20 crore from the national theatre chains (PVR, Inox, Cinepolis) by 3pm. This figure is greater than the Rs 19 crore War had managed in 2019.

  #Pathaan at national chains… Day 1… Update: 3 pm.#PVR: 9.40 cr #INOX: 7.05 cr #Cinepolis 3.90 cr
  Total: ₹ 20.35 cr
  EXTRAORDINARY.
  
  Better than #War [₹ 19.67 cr]. pic.twitter.com/Nx5pNtBN9E

  — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 02:46 PM

  SRK fans go 'besharam', dance to Besharam Rang by removing t-shirts

  This is probably the best audience reaction video of Pathaan. The much-controversial song Besharam Rang was received by fans in the most hilarious manner. Check out how SRKians are dancing on Pathaan's much debated song by removing their t-shirts. Now, that's what you call, 'epic roast.'

  Here's the video

  #PathaanReview
  
  Shah Rukh Khan delivers a career-best performance in the high-octane action film #Pathaan and he deserves this hooting#Pathan #pathanreviews #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/6kutOp7w31

  — shanu khan (@shanukhan013) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 02:18 PM

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates Pathaan release

  South superstar Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared her excitement for Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan. The Family Man actor shared the poster on her Instagram stories and wrote, "It's #Pathaan day @iamsrk @deepikapadukone @johnabraham." Deepika Padukone acknowledged her gesture and wrote, "It is."

  Here's Samantha and Deepika's conversation

  

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 01:58 PM

  Anurag Kashyap is all praise for Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan

  Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was among the fans of SRK, who went for the FDFS show Pathaan. After watching the film, Anurag heaped praise on Pathaan. While interacting with media Anurag said, "Dil khush ho gaya. Shah Rukh Khan itna haseen laga nahi. Khatarnak action hai SRK and John ki. Yeh bilkul alag film hai. Film mein non-stop action hai. Aisi film dekh sakta hu, bana nahi sakta. Pathaan hum sab ke liye important film hai. Shah Rukh Khan wapis aa rahe hai. Hume dekhna zaroori hai aur film ka chalna zaroori hai (My heart is full, SRK was looking sexy. The film is a non-stop actioner. SRK and John are terrific. I can watch such a film, but can't direct it. Pathaan is an important film for us, people should watch it, and it is necessary for this film to become successful at the box office)."

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• 25 Jan 2023, 01:35 PM

  Protesters storm single-screen cinema in Bhopal 

  In another video shared on social media, a group of protesters rushed into Bhopal's single screen and started tearing the posters of Pathaan. They were even shouting slogans against the film "Ban karo, ban karo (ban the film)."

  Here's the video

  भोपाल की टाकिजों में लगे फ़िल्म #पठान के पोस्टर फाड़े गए #Pathaan #PathaanReview #DeepikaPadukone #JohnAbraham #BoycottPathaan #KINGISBACK #पठान_का_बहिष्कार pic.twitter.com/AUCSXlCz5K

  — RAHUL Raghuwanshi (@RahuRaghuwanshi) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 01:16 PM

  Mika Singh struggles to watch Pathaan

  Singer Mika Singh expressed his 'hate' for not managing to get a ticket for Pathaan. On his Twitter, Mika wrote, "Many many congratulations to the whole team on for the success of #pathan .. but a little Angry with @iamsrk bhai .. yar ek bhi ticket ni mil rahi (not getting a single ticket) all are sold out.. but I’m dying to watch this movie." 

  Here's the tweet

  Many many congratulations to the whole team on for the success of #pathan .. but a little Angry with @iamsrk bhai .. yar ek bhi ticket ni mil rahi all are sold out.. but I’m dying to watch this movie. pic.twitter.com/fgqiPY0Bhz

  — King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 12:51 PM

  The audience response to Besharam Rang is a strong reply to haters 

  A video shared by a fan club captures the audience's reactions to the controversial song Besharam Rang. Haters gonna hate, but filmgoers are enjoying the song and the film

  Here's the video

  Now that's a whole VIBE 
  
  All the screams and whistles for the electrifying #BesharamRang in #Delhi are making us jealous!! 
  PATHAAN RELEASES TODAY
  
  Book your tickets now: https://t.co/z4YLOG2NRI | https://t.co/lcsLnUSu9Y@iamsrk @yrf#ShahRukhKhan #YRF50 #Pathaan pic.twitter.com/hsFRhtpjbK

  — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 12:43 PM

  Even Anil Kapoor and Prabhas shared their excitement for Pathaan, and wished them success through social media. Prabhas shared the poster on his Instagram and wrote, "wishing @siddharthanand, @iamsrk sir, my co-star @deepikapadukone, @johnabraham & @yrf the very best for the release of #Pathaan."

  Anil Kapoor also shared the poster, and wrote, "Pathaan is not just a film, but it's an emotion @iamsrk @deepikapaduone. Looking forward to seeing @siddharthanand create magic on big screen."

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• 25 Jan 2023, 12:25 PM

  Alia Bhatt shares her excitement for Pathaan

  Alia Bhatt wished team Pathaan a blockbuster run and even confessed that she never felt excited about a film as she is for Pathaan. 

  

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 11:58 AM

  Pathaan takes an earth-shattering opening and will collect Rs 56 crores on Day 1 itself

  Trade expert Rohit Jaiswal predicted that going by humungous positive word-of-mouth, and positive reviews, Pathaan is expected to collect Rs 56 crores on the first day itself. 

  Here's the tweet

  PATHAAN takes a EARTH SHATTERING OPENING….
  All set for ₹56cr as DAY 1…. #Pathaan #Srk #ShahRukhKhan #SalmanKhan #PathaanDay1

  — Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 11:50 AM

  Bajrang Dal activists protested against Pathaan in Indore. Protesters sat outside the cinema hall and chant Hanuman Chalisa to express their discontent with the film. 

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• 25 Jan 2023, 11:32 AM

  Raees director Rahul Dholakia reviews Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan

  Director Rahul Dholakia, who has director SRK in 2017's hit Raees was among the member of the FDFS crowd. He reviewed the film on his Twitter, and wrote, "6 years ago we released #Raees - today was Day One for #Pathaan. An incredible experience watching it in a house full show on a huge IMAX screen, with the die hard fans of @iamsrk @deepikapadukone@TheJohnAbraham @BeingSalmanKhan!! Madness!!!"

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  6 years ago we released #Raees - today was Day One for #Pathaan. An incredible experience watching it in a house full show on a huge IMAX screen, with the die hard fans of @iamsrk @deepikapadukone @TheJohnAbraham @BeingSalmanKhan !! Madness !!!

  — rahul dholakia (@rahuldholakia) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 11:22 AM

  Pathaan shows increased after thunderous response to FDFS

  Taran Adarsh shared a piece of good news that 300 more shows have been added to Pathaan. The crazy response to FDFS has encouraged the exhibitors to increase screen count. Currently, the total screen count is 8,000 screens. In his tweet, Taran wrote, "UNPRECEDENTED: ‘PATHAAN’ SHOWS INCREASED, SCREEN COUNT ALL-TIME HIGHEST (HINDI)Pathaan has taken Box Office by storm. 300 shows increased by exhibitors right after first show. Total screen count now is 8,000 screens (worldwide). India: 5,500 screens, Overseas: 2,500 screens."

  UNPRECEDENTED: ‘PATHAAN’ SHOWS INCREASED, SCREEN COUNT ALL-TIME HIGHEST [HINDI]… #Pathaan has taken #BO by storm… 300 shows increased by exhibitors right after first show.
  
  Total screen count now is 8,000 screens worldwide… #India: 5,500 screens, #Overseas: 2,500 screens. pic.twitter.com/Q1Vhamoumm

  — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 11:12 AM

  Gandii Baat star Anveshi Jain watches Pathaan FDFS in Mumbai

  Gandii Baat star Anveshi Jain reached Gaiety Galaxy to witness the Pathaan mania. Anveshi even shared her joy of watching SRK's film with fans. 

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• 25 Jan 2023, 10:56 AM

  Taran Adarsh gives 4.5 stars to Pathaan

  Famous trade expert Taran Adarsh dropped Pathaan review and stated 'SRK is back with a vengeance.' On his Twitter, Taran wrote, "#Pathaan has it all: Star power, style, scale, songs, soul, substance and surprises… And, most importantly, #SRK, who’s back with a vengeance… Will be the first #Blockbuster of 2023. #PathaanReview." 

  Here's the tweet

  #OneWordReview...#Pathaan: BLOCKBUSTER.
  Rating: #Pathaan has it all: Star power, style, scale, songs, soul, substance and surprises… And, most importantly, #SRK, who’s back with a vengeance… Will be the first #Blockbuster of 2023. #PathaanReview pic.twitter.com/Xci1SN72hz

  — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 10:51 AM

  Pathaan to earn Rs 180-200 crore in the 5-day extended weekend

  Trade expert Sumit Kadel predicted that Pathaan is expected to collect Rs 40-45 crores on Day 1. He further tweeted, "#Pathaan BOX OFFICE PREDICTION Opening Day - ₹ 40-45 cr Nett. Thursday- ₹ 50-52 cr Nett. 5 Days Extended Weekend ₹ 180-200 cr Nett ( with Positive Talks ). Has a very good chance of hitting ₹ 100 cr nett in FIRST TWO DAYS (India Biz ) #ShahRukhKhan."

  Here's the tweet

  #Pathaan BOX OFFICE PREDICTION
  
  Opening Day - ₹ 40-45 cr Nett
  Thursday- ₹ 50-52 cr Nett
  
  5 Days Extended Weekend ₹ 180-200 cr Nett ( with Positive Talks )
  
  Has a very good chance of hitting ₹ 100 cr nett in FIRST TWO DAYS ( India Biz ) #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/H5kG2meH69

  — Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) January 21, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 10:12 AM

  Fans dance to Jhoome Jo Pathaan

  The peppy song Jhoome Jo Pathaan is the perfect end to the action-packed movie. Here's how fans are celebrating Pathaan by dancing to the song. 

  #Pathaan #PathaanFirstDayFirstShow audience reaction after show got over..Nuff said ...@iamsrk @deepikapadukone @TheJohnAbraham @yrf pic.twitter.com/XagOUohUlz

  — Vishek Chauhan (@VishekC) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 09:53 AM

  Sumit Kadel gives 4.5 stars to Pathaan

  Trade expert Sumit Kadel called Pathaan a 'MOUNTAINOUS BLOCKBUSTER' and guaranteed 'mass hysteria' at the box office. 

  Here's his tweet review

  #PathaanReview 
  
  MOUNTAINOUS BLOCKBUSTER
  
  STYLE - SUBSTANCE - PATRIOTISM #Pathaan has it all.
  
  SUPERB ACTION + TWISTS & THRILLS gives Wholesome Entertainment#SRK BLOW UP THE SCREEN with his Intensity & Charm.
  
  LAST & SALMAN KHAN Cameo creates MASS HYSTERIA pic.twitter.com/2tSrkMPwmZ

  — Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 09:23 AM

  Pathaan celebration at Gaiety Galaxy

  Fans of Shah Rukh Khan have turned Mumbai's iconic cinema Gaiety Galaxy into a hub of festive celebration. Here's how they are celebrating Pathaan day

  Here's the video

  Crazy scenes outside the Iconic Gaiety Galaxy cinema in Bandra, Mumbai. Despite an early morning on a working day, movies halls are going jam packed.. #Pathaan has brought back the glory of bollywood which was lost after Pandemic PATHAAN RELEASES TODAY pic.twitter.com/pUQwl7GyaF

  — Sandeep kishore  (@sandeepkishore_) January 25, 2023

  This is a festival #Pathaan pic.twitter.com/o2WGHNjqLN

  — ADITYA (@AdiSRKian) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 09:21 AM

  SPOILERS ALERT!

  Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan bring the house down. The action sequence of Tiger and Pathaan met with thunderous response, and the stills of the scene got leaked. 

  Here's the scene

  TIGER literally owning #Pathaan in the entire scene and @iamsrk could do nothing, but see him brutally overshadow him in the movie pic.twitter.com/uPCmkKFpVh

  — K (@SalmansDynast) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 08:59 AM

  SRK fans celebrate Pathaan in Hyderabad

  Fans in Hyderabad are dancing outside the cinema hall. They are eager to witness the Pathaan mania.

  #Pathaan Celebrations Hyderabad @SRKHydFans FDFS Event.
  
  This is just the beginning! pic.twitter.com/MLmCiT81oh

  — Vishesh (@kedia_vishesh) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 08:48 AM

  Pathaan FDFS review OUT

  The first-day-first-show review of Pathaan is out. The admin of the New Zeland SRK fan club reviewed Pathaan by saying, "Pathaan has lived up to the expectations and hype it created! VFX, thrills and the twist and turns will keep you hooked till the very end! don’t even need to comment on his performance. He never lets us down!"

  #Pathaan has lived up to the expectations and hype it created! VFX, thrills and the twist and turns will keep you hooked till the very end! @iamsrk KING KHAN WAS don’t even need to comment on his performance. He never lets us down! #PathaanFirstDayFirstShow

  — Ashweta (@Sonaholic_Ashu) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 08:10 AM

  A group of fans books 400 seats for Pathaan 

  SRK enjoys a crazy fan following, and here's big proof. A fan group from Solapur went to a multiplex and booked 400 seats for Pathaan. 

  Here's the video

  #AskSRK @iamsrk sir solapur ke die heart fans ke liye kuch kaho we love you #Pathaan pic.twitter.com/JFcuGg9Q0P

  — zaid____attar (@iam_zaid_attar_) January 24, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 08:02 AM

  SRK's biggest fan club urges not to spoil Pathaan

  One of the biggest fan clubs of Shah Rukh Khan, SRK Universe has requested fanatics like them to avoid giving away spoilers by sharing videos from the screening. 

  IMPORTANT: Our idol, @iamsrk and the team of #Pathaan have made the film with a lot of love and hardwork. Let's not spoil it for others.
  
  Requesting FANs & everyone to not share any pics/videos of the film. Let's make sure everyone has the best experience!ShahRukhKhan #YRF50 pic.twitter.com/otHFkZE6wU

  — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 07:54 AM

  The craze for Pathaan FDFS

  Die-hard fans of Shah Rukh Khan don't want to miss the first-day-first-show magic of Pathaan. Thus a group of moviegoers were spotted sleeping outside the cinema hall.

  The craze of #SRK is beyond any levels fans sleeping near theatres just to get a glimpse of their favourite actor in fdfs through #Pathaan pic.twitter.com/t7oClzyQ1w

  — Harminder  (@Harmindarboxoff) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 07:44 AM

  Sumit Kadel hails Pathaan for giving the best intro sequence to SRK

  Trade analyst Sumit Kadel is currently watching Pathaan, and after watching Khan's entry in the film, he called it, "BEST ENTER EVER FOR #SRK .. I repeat best ever !! #Pathaan."

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  BEST ENTER EVER FOR #SRK .. I repeat best ever !! #Pathaan

  — Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) January 25, 2023

   

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 07:33 AM

  Vishal Dadlani urges fans not to give away spoilers, watches Pathaan on FDFS 

  Music composer Vishal Dadlani, who is responsible for giving foot-tapping songs to Pathaan shared a screenshot from the Pathaan FDFS screening. He also urged fans not to give away spoilers and shared scenes from cinema halls. On Twitter, Vishal wrote, "Aaj tyohaar hai.#Pathaan #JaiHind No spoilers, no images, no videos please. Please support the battle against piracy and report any accounts that post any such thing." 

  Here's the tweet

  Aaj tyohaar hai. #Pathaan #JaiHind 
  
  No spoilers, no images, no videos please. Please support the battle against piracy and report any accounts that post any such thing. pic.twitter.com/bqLnCNJ1oO

  — VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 25, 2023

  
• 25 Jan 2023, 07:26 AM

  Pathaan opens with more than 7,000 screens

  Trade analyst Taran Adarsh broke the news that Pathaan got a wide release of 7,700, which includes 5,200 screens in India (Hindi, Tamil, Telegu versions) and 2,500 screens in overseas. 

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  Shah Rukh Khan thanked fans for their immeasurable love before Pathaan's release

  Shah Rukh Khan took his feelings for countless fans to social media and thanked them for showering love and support. 

  Here's the post

  A big hug to all for making #Pathaan so loved. Those who danced, put up cut outs, bought out halls, all fan clubs, made t shirts, prayed, helped to ease issues & made it a festival. It’s good to be in theatres, feels like home. A quick #AskSRK for fun.

  — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 24, 2023

  Soon after the tweet, SRK interacted with fans in a short-but-entertaining #AskSRK session.