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

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.

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'.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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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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

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." 

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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

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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."

Here's Anil and Prabhas 

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. 

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. 

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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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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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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."

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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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." 

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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."

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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. 

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

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

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

— ADITYA (@AdiSRKian) January 25, 2023

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

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

— ADITYA (@AdiSRKian) January 25, 2023

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. 

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SRK fans celebrate Pathaan in Hyderabad

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

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!"

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. 

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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. 

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.

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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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." 

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