The highly anticipated film Jawan, directed by Atlee, which stars Shah Rukh Khan alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover, Yogi Babu, and Riddhi Dogra, is scheduled for release on September 7, 2023. The first look of the movie and two songs, Zinda Banda and Chaleya, from the soundtrack, have already been revealed, garnering an overwhelmingly positive response from the viewers. Now, a new report has surfaced suggesting the SRK starrer is the actor’s most expensive film.
Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan’s most expensive film
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan’s most expensive film that is made on a budget of Rs 300 crores. A source told the portal, Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan’s most expensive film till date made on a budget of Rs. 300 crores. King Khan is known to be a gracious producer who loves to spend big to give his audience the best experience on the big screen.”
The source in thee report further mentioned, Atlee is also a director who is a big believer in the theatrical medium and the duo have come together to create one of the biggest action thrillers of all time”.
When Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara expressed interest in working with each other
In an old video from the Vijay Awards, which is currently doing rounds in the social media, the host is seen informing the Pathaan actor how Nayanthara is a huge fan of his. Upon hearing this, King Khan’s had a sweet response. During this exchange, the individual who can be spotted laughing in the audience is none other than Atlee, the director of Jawan who is making his Bollywood debut. Nayanthara was also seen gushing after SRK’s sweet reaction. WATCH THE VIDEOS HERE:
Meanwhile, on the work front, Shah Rukh was last seen in the film Pathaan, alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The movie was a huge success in terms of box office collections. Apart from Jawan, SRK additionally is also set to feature in Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, alongside Taapsee Pannu, which is expected to hit screens this year. Furthermore, there’s a reunion in the works with Salman Khan for the highly anticipated film Tiger Vs Pathaan, slated to release in 2024.
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Is Jawan Shah Rukh Khan’s Most Expensive Film To Date After Pathaan?
Anticipation is high for Shah Rukh Khan’s forthcoming movie Jawan, which is set to be his second release of 2023 following Pathaan. According to reports, Jawan is expected to cause a stir at the box office, with many in the industry predicting it will be SRK’s most expensive film to date. According to an entertainment news portal, Jawan was produced with a budget of Rs 300 crore. SRK has spent a considerable amount of money to provide his viewers with an exceptional cinematic experience. It seems that Atlee, the director, also places great faith in the power of the theatrical medium.
According to the report, SRK was aware that Pathaan would set a high standard, and so he aimed to make Jawan even more impressive than Siddharth Anand’s film. To achieve this, the team shot high-energy action scenes on large sets instead of using greenscreen technology like in Pathaan, in order to create a more authentic atmosphere.
Pathaan was produced with a budget of Rs 250 crore and it surpassed many box office records, becoming the most successful film of SRK’s career. Previously, his movies like Zero, Dilwale, Ra.One, Fan, Raees, and Happy New Year were made with budgets of Rs 200 crore, Rs 135 crore, Rs 130 crore, Rs 120 crore, Rs 95 crore, and Rs 150 crore respectively.
Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara will be seen together for the first time in the movie Jawan. The film features Deepika Padukone in a cameo appearance and also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, and Ridhi Dogra in significant roles, among others.
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan will also be seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki with Taapsee Pannu.