Shahrukh Khan Made a grand comeback on the big screen with his latest Hindi film Pathan. As per reports, the film grossed over Rs 100 crore at the worldwide box office on its first day, thus becoming the first Bollywood film to achieve the incredible feat. Pathan was expecting massive business even before its release and now that the film has hit the big screens, the excitement is palpable. Seeing the huge demand, YRF also announced late night shows of the action film so that more and more people can watch it at the earliest.
Karan Johar congratulates ‘brother’ Shah Rukh Khan
Karan Johar, who is a close friend and longtime collaborator of Shah Rukh Khan, wrote a long post on Instagram praising Pathan and the film’s crew. “I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun at the movies!!! THIS IS THE BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER!!! MEGA is the word!!! @iamsrk’s charm, charisma, superstardom, desirability and sheer talent… The hottest, beautiful and sensationally gorgeous agent you will ever meet @deepikapadukone The sexiest and most desirable villain @thejohnabraham !!!Brilliantly directed and conceptualized by Sid Anand !A film like very few people he knows How made .. .. I am so proud of my BFF the invisible Aditya Chopra !!! You may never see him ! But his vision and talent is matchless ! And as far as Raja is concerned ! He’s not there Gone where they just waited for the right time rule! Love you brother @iamsrk!!! Love you Adi! And love you Bollywood! You may have been maligned and “boycotted” but there’s no denying it Can’t do that when you come into your own no one can stand in your way! Pathan Mubarak everyone!! (No spoilers but the best sequence of the movie bhai and bhai is with Aizen) I stood up and clapped (sic).”
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Karan Johar criticizes ‘Boycott Gang’
Before the release of Pathan, there were calls on social media to boycott the film. However, it seems that the fans have not paid any heed to such trends and turned out in large numbers to watch Pathan. As the film grossed Rs 100 worldwide on the first day, Karan Johar hit out at those calling for a boycott of Pathan. He wrote, “Love conquers hate forever. Mark the date.”
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