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‘Pathaan’ Review: Fighting the Good (and Long) Fight

Filled to the brim with action set pieces, “Pathaan” stars Shah Rukh Khan as a secret agent saving India from havoc unleashed by a vengeful former operative.

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By Nicolas Rapold

The all-out action movie of the sort honed by Hollywood is not as prevalent in Bollywood. But “Pathaan,” a record-setting addition to a series of spy adventures, rolls out a flaming dessert cart of chugging guns, midair melees and ceaseless showdowns.

Shah Rukh Khan stars as an affable Indian government agent, Pathaan, who’s pursuing a vengeful former agent named — somewhat less than diabolically — Jim (John Abraham). Jim’s been hired by a rogue Pakistani general to sow havoc in India because of a dispute over Kashmir. He turned smirkingly nihilistic after India once refused to pay ransom for him and his (now dead) pregnant wife.

Plotting or politics is an afterthought in this delivery system for action on planes, trains and automobiles, in Dubai, Moscow, Paris, the Spanish coast and apparently the Italian Dolomites. The director, Siddharth Anand (“War”), opens big with Pathaan’s breakout from detainment, swiveling the camera to follow kicks and sending a helicopter aloft indoors.

Other setups have the same top-this sense of fun. Anand’s crew boasts the stunt coordinator of “Top Gun: Maverick,” Casey O’Neill, and the “Mad Max: Fury Road” stunt performer Craig Macrae. But the director doesn’t have the greatest feel for tempo, or a consistent flair for staging. A monotonous fight on a train is only redeemed by a Looney Tunes escape from derailment.

Lending welcome panache is Deepika Padukone as another deadly operative, Rubina, who may prove helpful to Pathaan. The sweet rapport between Padukone and Khan loosens up the film’s endless fracas, and it’s the spark for, yes, a song. When Pathaan spots Rubina poolside in Spain, she launches a joyful crowded bump-and-grind number. (“The moment I feel a wave of modesty, I throw it to the wind!”)

As a villain, Jim’s a bit of a cold bath, and not just because he starts video-calling in threats of biological warfare. “Pathaan” is in some ways a save-the-world superhero movie without suits, and while less self-serious, the hefty length can lag. More is not always better — though the gusto of Padukone speedskating to the rescue at one point goes a long way.

Pathaan Not rated. In Hindi, with subtitles. Running time: 2 hours 26 minutes. In theaters.

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• Rating - 3.5/5
• Star cast - Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham
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Movie Review: Pathan

• Publish Date: Jan 26 2023 3:43PM
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Pathaan story: Expanding Yrf’s spy universe (previously led by Salman Khan’s Tiger & Hrithik Roshan’s Kabir), the film is an origin story of an ex-army man turned undercover agent Pathaan (Shah Rukh Khan) and his arch nemesis, Jim (John Abraham).

Pathaan review: An event film of sorts, since it marks Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen after four long years, Pathaan is an ambitious action thriller that plays to the gallery and lives up to the hype. Far-fetched in writing but high on star power and style, Pathaan initially seems like a filmy Mountain Dew commercial which slowly but steadily finds its footing.

The plot follows India’s revocation of article 370 (special status of Jammu and Kashmir) and its impact on a Pakistani officer, who wants India to pay for this ‘mistake’. He reaches out to the formidable Jim, an Ex-RAW agent wronged by his own people. He is joined by his ravishing accomplice Rubai an ex-ISI agent (Deepika Padukone) with ambiguous motives. Pathaan, Jim and Rubai lock eyes and horns, as they hop continents and indulge in a dangerous game of betrayal and revenge. The three race to destroy and protect the worlds they believe in.

Director Siddharth Anand gives an over-the-top treatment to his spy thriller. He presents it more like a superhero film that needs massive suspension of disbelief. His fascination and fanboy worship of mainstream Hollywood blockbusters like Marvel films or Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible series to name a few, is evident here. Expect Falcon like wingsuit, exaggerated action & chase sequences, death and gravity-defying stunts on cars, bikes, ice and helicopters, immortal heroes and villains mouthing punchy dialogues, a femme fatale and all of this seeped in the idea of patriotism.

Action overrides emotions for major part of the film and that’s new territory for SRK, who is most loved in romantic or conversational roles. It’s interesting how he lets his body do the talking along with those powerfully evocative eyes at 57, as a full-fledged action hero. It is his presence that salvages an average script and subpar VFX. While the background score doesn’t quite feel in sync with the scenarios, the film’s music by Vishal & Shekhar manages to reflect the heroism and bravado on display.

Pathaan’s highlight is also John Abraham’s solid portrayal of Jim. Be it his Bane like masked entry or stunt sequences, John is menacing and makes a classic case of the villain overshadowing the hero in portions.

Deepika Padukone can kick ass and is perfectly cast as the dutiful, double crossing, morally ambiguous leggy agent but her chemistry with SRK feels underdeveloped. It lacks the spark that John-SRK’s characters share. Dimple Kapadia does a Tenet once again and lends that much-needed gravitas and emotional heft to the proceedings. You wish other characters exuded the sincerity of her part.

The YRF spy universe reunites Karan and Arjun (wink wink) to give you an iconic whistle moment as Bhai meets the badshah. If you are willing to overlook the frivolity in dialogues like ‘You are pretty screwed’, Pathaan has all the ingredients of a masala potboiler — slowmo entries, iconic battle of good versus bad and most importantly, a sexy-smouldering Shah Rukh Khan, who can fight the good fight on and off the screen. He’s still the undisputed King.

PS: Wait back for the post credit scene.

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Pathaan Movie Review: Shah Rukh’s seat belt warning was serious! This bumpy ride is definitely worth your ticket

Pathaan movie review: shah rukh khan's film graced the screens on january 25. the film, directed by siddharth anand, is replete with high-octane action sequences. but, there are some minor glitches, says our review..

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• Pathaan hit theatres on January 25.
• The film is directed by Siddharth Anand.
• Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abrahman play lead roles.

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Release Date: 25 Jan, 2023

There is a poetic justice in his glare. He has the physique of a spy, but it is the eyes that do most of the talking in Pathaan. After a gap of four years, Shah Rukh Khan is back on the big screen doing what he does best - charm your pants off and remind us why he’s part of a dwindling breed - the real superstars. Director Siddharth Anand, who’s best known for glamorising his stars and presenting them in what sometimes look like lavish set pieces inspired by Hollywood films, Pathaan is no departure from his signature style. If anything, it is a reminder of his previous work - the bromance laden War and the Mr and Mrs Smith desi tribute called Bang Bang ! Here, Anand serenades the audiences with scenes and imagery that is a direct tribute to some iconic Hollywood films.

Shah Rukh’s Pathaan is a shadow of Robert Downey Jr’s Tony Stark. He might not be as rich as Stark or have a super hero spacesuit, but his game with women and one-liners are an accurate ode to him. Similarly, Deepika’s Pakistani ISI agent act has shades of Scarlett Johansson in her action flicks. The climax and a few other action scenes too feel like blueprints picked from Hollywood films like Mission Impossible, Fast and the Furious and others. But Pathaan isn’t a wannabe film. Neither is it trying to masquerade as a Vin Diesel or Tom Cruise offering. Pathaan’s story is the first chapter in India’s first indigenous spy-verse. If the West has MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), India has its own SCU led by the trio of Tiger, Kabir and now Pathaan. The plot is laden with patriotic sentiment. A rogue agent, Jim (a very good looking John Abraham), is set to seek vengeance against India. The timing of his revenge comes at a time when India scraps Article 370, thereby triggering neighbouring country Pakistan’s sinister designs to capture Kashmir. Pathaan is now on a mission to stop Jim, but trust issues crop up for Pathaan when a sexy distraction presents itself in the form of ISI agent Rubaiya Mohsin (Deepika Padukone). Is she an ally or an enemy ? Her own backstory exposes her intent and gives the story its much-needed pre-interval twist. Heavy on action scenes and smart dialogues, the film looks sexy and sensory.

Pathaan’s second half triumphed over its first. The action pieces are devoid of logic and reason, but then again, this isn’t a documentary. It’s also the first time you watched SRK do hardcore action scenes. And the reason it works is because Anand has given him some realistic hand combat sequences with John. It’s not just jet planes zipping through midair or Ferraris skidding on ice, the action in Pathaan is bold and fearless.

Shah Rukh is the heart of Pathaan and he’s a constant reminder of why we enjoy watching him on the big screen. He sells the most bizarre plot twists with a straight face and you are charmed to buy it. Deepika Padukone needs a bonafide stand-alone action film. She truly has the physique and demeanour to do a Tomb Raider. John Abraham as the bad guy is a terrific casting choice. Once you go beyond how good he looks in Pathaan, you realise why he’s one of the greatest action heroes of our times. John has never got his due in a lot of his films. Thankfully, in Pathaan, he not only holds his ground opposite SRK but also shines with grace. The high point that everyone nervously waits for in Pathaan, which also is a major highlight of the film, is the ‘Pathaan meets Tiger’ moment. It is an absolute thrill to watch Salman and SRK in the same frame throw digs at each other while beating some goons. This will go down in the annals of cinematic history as a perfect tribute to the stardom of these two actors. The main hiccup in Pathaan is the action blocks, which sometimes gets tiring. Some portions look like they have a stunt double and others make it too obvious that they have been shot with a green mat. Recently, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise pulled off a stunt in his latest Mission Impossible film that will go down in history as the greatest love an actor can have for his craft. The 60-year-old actor did his own bike dive from the edge of a cliff. No Chroma, no body double. Just Tom on a bike doing his thing. This makes me realise that when it comes to action, we need to install a part of realism into our choreography. The other glitch with Pathaan is with some of the dialogues, SRK gets flirty with Deepika and calls her a ‘bomb’ while admitting he’s ready for a ‘blast’ as her thigh seductively grazes him. In another scene, he tries to use his comic side to rhyme the Russian currency roubles with the word ‘boobles’ while referring to a lady flaunting her clevage. Smarter writing would definitely have saved Pathaan. Pathaan is unapologetically fun. It isn’t trying to send a public service message or pass commentary on the current state of affairs. Instead, it sets the clock back to a time when a Shah Rukh Khan film at the cinemas was a moment to rejoice. In a recent #AskSRK session, the actor revealed his unfulfilled wish. He wrote, ‘Itni shakti rahe mujh mein ki aap ke bacchon ko bhi entertain kar sakoon’ (I hope I have the strength to even entertain your kids)." If his enthusiasm and energy in Pathaan is anything to go by, then one thing is for sure - SRK is not going anywhere. This Pathaan is the perfect opening to India’s very own Spy Universe.

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Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham

Director: Siddharth Anand

Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5)

Phenomenally entertaining and consistently engaging, Pathaan , for all the derivative genre components it compiles, is a spy thriller that crackles with energy. It goes the distance riding on the insouciant and cocky charm that Shah Rukh Khan, in his first full-fledged appearance on the big screen since 2018's Zero , brings to an exercise that is at once excessive and exciting.

It isn't, however, the superstar alone who propels Pathaan, which plays to the gallery with abandon. The writing by Shridhar Raghavan is smart although not everything in the unabashedly fantastical film makes total sense. Abbas Tyrewala, who peppers Pathaan with gunpowder-dry punch lines, contributes in no small measure to keeping this action-packed movie on the boil all the way till the end.

On the technical side, too, Pathaan packs a massive punch. The cinematography by Satchith Paulose is from the topmost drawer. Editor Aarif Sheikh lends the film a pacy rhythm that leaves no room for dull passages. And the pulpy panache of Siddharth Anand's directorial sleights is impressive. They combine to make Pathaan a thoroughly riveting movie that instantly gets the willing suspension of disbelief that it demands and thrives on. 

The ease is, of course, facilitated majorly by the presence of Shah Rukh Khan, who does not miss a trick in jettisoning his King of Romance persona and donning the garb of an unflappable, unstoppable action hero. He does not let the effort behind the transition show one bit. He sails through the role and the film as if this is what he was always meant to do.

The performances from most of the other principal actors - Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana - are perfectly in tune with the style and substance of Pathaan. The film hits its straps without wasting any time. The actors, especially Deepika Padukone, do likewise, getting into the swing of things in a jiffy.   

The heroine of Pathaan is an ISI agent with a back story that makes her the inscrutable and unpredictable person she is. Her enigma ensnares the hero more than once and provides the film's biggest twists. Deepika Padukone pulls off the dual act of an irrepressible femme fatale and a committed soldier with elan.  

However, John Abraham as the very, very bad guy who has a score to settle with the nation he once served with distinction does not exude the level of menace that you would expect from a man wounded and incensed to the point of insanity.     The most striking aspect of Pathaan , a masala entertainer at heart, is that it has the gumption to go beyond the parameters of a massy movie and produce sharp, insightful moments that serve as a commentary on pressing issues of the day. It is far more about humanity than about shallow patriotism, which, coming at a time when the Mumbai movie industry thrives on the othering and demonising of communities to further a dominant political narrative, is an act of courage that deserves to be celebrated. 

Although it is essentially about people going for the jugular and centres on a villain who plans to unleash a biological weapon on civilians, Pathaan adopts a pacifist approach to war and espionage. It offers a counter-narrative to the Islamophobic thrillers and historical epics that the Mumbai industry has of late been dumping upon the audience without the slightest attempt to disguise its prejudices and propensity for falsification. 

Pathaan is in fact a far cry from Yash Raj Films' previous spy drama War, which was also directed by Siddharth Anand. Pathaan is neither jingoistic nor does it direct all its ire at one nation. It does open with a Pakistani general plotting a reprisal against India on the day of the revocation of Article 370, but the villain of the film is not a hate-spewing mullah but a venomous RAW agent gone rogue.

Although the badman's reasons are palpably faulty, he contributes his mite to the discourse that Pathaan engages in. A mercenary who works on behalf of terrorists no matter of what hue they are, he says he does not believe in the notion of a nation and borders do not matter to him. Nations and borders are created by the powerful to lull people into submission, he thunders, implying that he has broken the shackles in order to make a point.  

Jim (John Abraham), whose first appearance on the screen triggers a violent confrontation with a hero who grew up in an orphanage and owes a debt of gratitude to an Afghan family that saved him after a secret mission left him severely wounded.

When asked by Dr. Rubina Mohsin (Deepika Padukone) if he is a Mussalman (this is the only time in the film that anybody's religious identity is broached), the male protagonist reveals that he does not know who his parents were.  The nation assumed the form of a mother and sustained me, so I decided to serve the nation the way I would have served my mother if I had one, he asserts with just a hint of emotion.

He isn't a steely hero who is beyond injury and pain. He needs a painkiller when violent adversaries inflict wounds on his body. The medicine is offered to him by another member of the YRF Spy Universe in the course of a fight sequence staged in a hurtling train somewhere in Russia.

With Shah Rukh Khan joining Tiger (Salman Khan) and Kabir (Hrithik Roshan) to complete a trio of invincible YRF spies, expect a lot of big-screen explosions, extremes and extravagances in the coming years. But it is doubtful if anything would be as big, ballsy or unalloyed as Pathaan. It comes closer to what mass-oriented Hindi cinema once used to be than any other recent star vehicle has done. 

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‘Pathaan’: Review

By Namrata Joshi 2023-01-25T15:02:00+00:00

Bollywood emerges victorious from a troubled time with Shah Rukh Khan returning to the big screen as a Bond-like action hero

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Dir: Siddharth Anand. India. 2023. 146mins

Much like its three predecessors in the YRF Spy Universe series of action thrillers — EK The Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and War (2019) — Pathaan pivots on a wafer-thin plot; this time involving an exiled intelligence agent returning to take on a terrorist organisation. It’s a chaotic, protracted, wild ride that takes the audience across global locations and through past and present, but the amped up scale, imagination and audacity, the spectacular action set-pieces, clever writing and in-your-face charisma of its stars including Shah Rukh Khan in a long-awaited return to the big screen make it, in Indian parlance,  paisa vasool -  a film well worth the price of admission. And that will come as a relief to an embattled Bollywood.

Star Shah Rukh Khan, otherwise known for his romantic persona, shows off his bare chest and rippling muscles and, in the process, scorches the screen as a full-blown action hero.

A lot is at stake when it comes to Pathaan , produced — like the previous titles in the series — by leading production house Yashraj Films. The Hindi film industry has struggled over the last few years, with big budget films failing to make a mark at the box office and political baiting by conservative fringe groups. As the reportedly $30m-plus  Pathaan opens worldwide (with both Hindi and Tamil and Telugu versions screening within India) hopes are high for its prospects, although success will largely rely on audiences turning up on India’s Republic Day holiday and the following long weekend. It’s Shah Rukh Khan’s first major role since Aanand L. Rai’s Zero in 2018, and that should help. Plus, there have already been multiple controversies to keep it in the public eye, including the colour of a bikini worn by SRK’s co-star Deepika Padukone.

In keeping with the occasion of the release, Pathaan sports a suitably patriotic heart with the Indian tricolour fluttering in some scenes and the salutation of Jai Hind  (“Victory to India”) punctuating a few conversations. The film is also very much in line with the unbridled masculine narratives currently dominating Indian mainstream cinema: SRK may be best known for his romantic on-screen persona but he falls in line here, showing off his bare chest and rippling muscles and, in the process, scorching the screen as a full-blown action hero.

He plays exiled intelligence agent Pathaan, brought back on duty to take on rogue agent Jim (John Abraham) who is running a private terrorist enterprise called Outfit X and is armed with a biological weapon of mass destruction, a virus called Raktbeej (a reference to a demon in Hindu mythology who supposedly self-perpetuates with every drop of his blood that falls on the ground). 

But while there’s plenty that puts Pathaan in the league of James Bond movies — including excellent action sequences, stunning global locales (UAE, Turkey, Russia, Siberia, Italy, France, Afghanistan and Siberia) and Deepika Padukone’s novice Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence agent Rubina Mohsin — Pathaan himself isn’t simply smart and suave. He cries, he gives into love and cracks silly jokes about getting his long hair shampooed at the hairdressers. The robbery of a Moscow vault is punctuated, for example, with a silly but satisfying reference to SRK’s psychopath act in the popular film Darr (1993).

Pathaan plays safe with its stance — or the lack of it — on the contentious issue of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Yet its nationalistic spirit comes underlined with grace and dignity. Pathaan’s adversary might be from Pakistan but the film underscores that a few bad men don’t embody an entire nation. An orphan left behind by his parents in a cinema hall, Pathaan finds a proxy family on one of his missions in Afghanistan. His heart is Indian, but he belongs to the world — a welcome return to the simplistic but humanistic nationalism of Hindi cinema.

Most enjoyable, however, are the meta moments on the plight of Bollywood and the trinity of Khans: SRK, Salman and Aamir. There is, for instance, an extended reference to the Japanese art of kintsugi — fixing broken pieces of pottery with gold to create an even more beautiful and precious work of art. In the film, it is used to discuss bringing together injured, unwell and retired agents to form a new unit called Joint Operations and Covert Research. Yet it could also be a reference to Bollywood itself; a hope that it may come out stronger and more resilient after its ongoing trial by fire. After a long time, Shah Rukh Khan has given Bollywood a reason to smile.

Production company: Yashraj Films 

Distribution: Yashraj Films [email protected]

Producer: Aditya Chopra

Screenplay: Shridhar Raghavan, from a story by Siddharth Anand and dialogue by Abbas Tyrewala 

Cinematography: Satchith Paulose

Production Design: Rajat Poddar

Editing: Aarif Sheikh

Music: Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara, 

Main cast: Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana

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Siddharth anand’s action thriller is out in cinemas..

Shah Rukh Khan is back in a film that does his persona full justice. His hair is longer than usual, he is older and presumably wiser, often bruised and blood-spattered, but the twinkle in the eye and the deep dimples are intact.

Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan is a heady cocktail of Mission: Impossibles and James Bonds past with nods to producer Yash Raj Films’ own espionage thrillers and screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan’s previous Agent Vinod . There are even glimpses of Khan’s early days as a dashing Indian Army soldier in the Doordarshan serial Fauji , which catapulted the actor to fame and laid the foundation of his accidental ladykiller persona.

Legacy is one of the chief selling points in a film with a disposable plot. Patriots never retire and can be repurposed to serve their country in new ways, Khan’s government operative tells his boss Nandini (Dimple Kapadia).

An electric cameo that marks Pathaan as a retrofitted entry in the planned “YRF Spy Universe” not only turbocharges the movie but also yields a delightful post-credits scene. It comes all the way after the last beats of Jhoome Jo Pathaan have faded out. It’s worth the wait.

Pathaan finds smart ways to play on the strengths of its star cast as well as remind viewers of how they earned their luminescence in the first place – and why that hasn’t dimmed. From the endlessly charismatic Khan himself, to John Abraham, in excellent form as Pathaan’s worthy nemesis Jim, to Deepika Padukone, oozing oomph and admirable fitness levels as agent Rubiya, to That Cameo, everyone in the movie is correctly deployed for a mission to repurpose Khan as a full-on action hero.

In the present, Jim is planning something so dastardly that only Pathaan can stop it. Flashbacks – and flashbacks within flashbacks – tell us how Pathaan got his name , the results of his first brush with Jim, and the fatal moment when he sets his eyes on Rubiya. The crackling chemistry between Khan and Padukone ensures that Pathaan, who sometimes appears as ascetic as his lodestar Ethan Hunt from the Mission: Impossible films, melts on occasion.

Back in Delhi, Pathaan’s superboss Luthra (Ashutosh Rana) paces in front of computer screens that are warning of imminent destruction. That takes its own sweet time in a 146-minute film with no hurry to meet Jim’s Armageddon deadline.

It’s knowingly silly and sometimes unknowingly silly too, especially in trying to explain how seemingly impenetrable fortresses get easily breached and agents emerge from life-threatening situations with barely a scar. There are moments when the narrative slumps, when the stunts feel too familiar or derivative, when the thrills look like they are in danger of running out. Whenever Pathaan picks up the action again, and adds Abbas Tyrewala’s whistle-worthy lines to its hero’s arsenal, the film slides back into gear.

The whole shebang is dunked in a soft nationalism that is determinedly less toxic than the jingoism we now see around us. Just like Shah Rukh Khan’s come-into-my-arms gesture , Pathaan aims for an inclusivity that embraces not just India but the entire neighbourhood. While weapons of various sizes are bandied about, the movie’s greatest blaster is its hero itself, parleying his well-oiled impishness, time-tested charm and mesmeric screen presence for a cheesy but also entertaining save-the-nation exercise.

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'pathaan' review: shah rukh khan is all action and style in this spy thriller, bollywood superstar goes guns blazing in this overtly patriotic movie just in time for india’s republic day celebrations.

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At 57, can Shah Rukh Khan shoulder the burden of powering an action thriller like Pathaan , upon whose success probably rests, not just a refuelling of his career but the very future of Bollywood? In a post Covid cinematic landscape where superstars and production houses are forced to re-jig the staid old formula to attract fans back into the theatres does Pathaan , directed by Siddharth Anand (of flamboyant Bang Bang and War fame ) make the cut?

Shah Rukh alongside ‘ bhai ’ Salman Khan can be counted among the last of Bollywood’s superstars. So it’s only fitting that King Khan marks his comeback after a 4-year sabbatical (his last release was 2018’s Zero ) guns blazing, fists pounding, bronzed 6-pack abs gleaming, leaping off buildings, flying mid-air fuelled by cinematic licence alone - looking admittedly a bit threadbare with his stubble and unkempt hair, but nevertheless with his rakish charm intact.

As far as Pathaan ’s plot is concerned, any storyline that lets its embattled hero pilot a chopper through buildings, jump mid-air with no safety harness and face off against a dozen global adversaries, each of whom are kind enough to wait their turn to try their luck against India’s biggest superstar, of course, cannot be counted on to be the sole glue to keep this spy thriller together.

Khan plays a former RAW agent, Pathaan, who is resurrected by his erstwhile boss (played by a classy Dimple Kapadia) to fight off Outfit X, led by an extremely dapper and angst-ridden Jim (John Abraham in his career best we’d say, mouthing some of the movie's best dialogues) an international terrorist bent on taking revenge on ‘Bharat Maa’.

Deepika Padukone plays a slightly confused ISI agent, Dr Rubina Mohsin, code named Rubai, who is not exactly sure where her allegiance should lie. But that doesn't dither her from looking like a million bucks and kicking up some heavy duty dust alongside the boys.

The action flits from India to Afghanistan, Spain, Russia, UAE, and France - a whirlwind trip that could easily give one a heavy dose of jet lag, but not our intrepid spies. Watch out especially for the scenes set in Dubai - Downtown and Palm Jumeirah seem the perfect setting for car chases and helicopter rides and a hearth-thumping fight sequence atop a truck.

Watching Pathaan may give one a heavy sense of deja vu - there are shades of Mission Impossible, James Bond , a heist scene a la Oceans Eleven and closer to home, the Tiger series headlined by Bollywood’s other resident spy Salman Khan.

In the end Pathaan is a typical Bollywood action-thriller that believes the way to audiences' (and maybe the authorities?) heart is by wearing one's patriotism on one's sleeve.

But what elevates it from being just another over-the-top, spy thriller where the action scenes are better choreographed than the plot line, is the presence of Khan alongside an extended cameo by another superstar. Their quips about ageing bodies and tongue-in-cheek references to there being no worthy successor to their action star avatars showcase that Pathaan is not averse to taking pot-shots at itself.

Watch if you are a Khan fan or even an action junkie. Just don’t go expecting any original story or plot to keep you hooked to the screen. In other words to rephrase Pathaan’s dialogue to Jim - ask not what Pathaan can do for the Bollywood film industry, just ask how well you can be entertained by Pathaan’s six-pack abs and roguish charm!

Director: Siddharth Anand

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Pathaan Movie Review: PATHAAN is a complete entertainer, replete with action, emotions, patriotism, humour, thrill and of course, star power.

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PATHAAN is the story of a passionate agent working for the country. In 2019, after the government of India revoked Article 370, an enraged Pakistan general Qadir (Manish Wadhwa) decides to take revenge. He signs a contract with Jim ( John Abraham ), a dreaded terrorist who has an extreme enmity towards India. RAW's Nandini (Dimple Kapadia), meanwhile, gets a glimpse of a mysterious lady in France, with whom she has had sort of a past connection. Due to this development, she decides to meet Pathaan ( Shah Rukh Khan ), an agent who was once one of the best agents for India but has now supposedly gone rogue. Three years ago, Pathaan had come across Rubina Mohsin ( Deepika Padukone ) and from thereon, things went downhill for him. But the country right now needs Pathaan to save itself from the clutches of Jim. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Siddharth Anand's story is simple and even clichéd. But Shridhar Raghavan's screenplay is highly engaging as the writer peppers the narrative with loads of action, humour, thrill, and even emotions. Abbas Tyrewala's dialogues are smart yet conversational. A few dialogues are moving.

Siddharth Anand's direction is first-rate. To begin with, he has handled the grandeur very well. In fact, the scale is more than what was seen in WAR [2019]. The way he ensured that he does not go overboard with the scale is praiseworthy. He also does justice to the various twists and turns in the tale. The director very well handles an emotional sequence in the second half, which takes place at the Indian Institute of Contagious Disease.

On the flipside, logic takes a backseat in several places. The way Pathaan conveniently enters even the most high-security zones and escapes almost unscathed is difficult to digest. The Afghanistan episode in the climax is predictable. However, the makers compensate for these shortcomings with some high-octane action and thrilling scenes and hence, one will not complain much after coming out of the cinema hall.

PATHAAN begins with a paisa vasool entry scene of Shah Rukh Khan. The flashback portions also contribute to the fun. Rubina’s entry and the scene thereafter are sure to be greeted with claps and whistles. The Moscow episode has a lot of humour and the intermission point is a shocker. Post interval, several scenes stand out like the chase sequence on the frozen lake, the madness in the train, and at the Indian Institute of Contagious Disease. The climax is nail-biting and the film ends on a high. The scene that follows the end credit song is terrific and because it is relevant to the real-life scenario!

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Speaking of performances, Shah Rukh Khan is in superb form. The superstar looks quite dashing and performance-wise, he is a treat to watch. With his humour, style and action, he enhances the commercial element of the film many notches higher. And as expected, he also shines in the emotional scenes. Deepika Padukone is at her hottest best and delivers a bravura performance. Her character is crucial to the narrative and she looks quite cool while doing action. John Abraham is an apt choice for the role of the menacing and dashing villain. His screen time is limited in the first half but he makes up for it after the intermission. Salman Khan (Tiger) is outstanding, to say the least. Both his scenes are the most memorable ones in the film. Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana (Captain Luthra), Manish Wadhwa, Prakash Belawadi (Scientist), Aakash Bhatija (Nandini's junior) and the actor playing the pilot do well.

Vishal-Sheykhar's music is of chartbuster variety. 'Besharam Rang' is already a rage and comes into the film at an important juncture. The same goes for 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' . Special mention should also go to Vaibhavi Merchant's choreography (in 'Besharam Rang' ) and Bosco-Caesar's choreography (in 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' ). Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara's background score is memorable, especially the theme played during Jim’s scenes.

Satchith Paulose's cinematography is spectacular and the various foreign locales are breathtakingly shot. Rajat Poddar's production design is top-class. Casey O’Neill, Craig Macrae, and Sunil Rodrigues' action is one of the highpoints of the film. Shaleena Nathani, Mamta Anand, and Niharika Jolly's costumes are stylish, especially the ones worn by Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. yFX's VFX matches global standards. Aarif Sheikh's editing is razor-sharp.

On the whole, PATHAAN is a complete entertainer, replete with action, emotions, patriotism, humour, thrill, and of course, the star power of Shah Rukh Khan. At the box office, it will take a historic opening and will emerge as one of the biggest hits of Bollywood. In short, it has BLOCKBUSTER written all over it!

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Pathaan movie review: Shah Rukh Khan nails his comeback with a spectacular performance

Pathaan movie review: shah rukh khan again proved to be the ultimate king of bollywood with his out-of-the-box action-packed film, also starring deepika padukone and john abraham..

• Movie Name: Pathaan movie review: Shah Rukh Khan nails his comeback with a spectacular performance
• Critics Rating: 3.5 / 5
• Release Date: Jan 25, 2015
• Director: Sidharth Anand
• Genre: Spy thriller

Shah Rukh Khan's comeback to the silver screen after 4 years was evidently a big deal. The much-anticipated movie Pathaan released worldwide today and created a day of celebration for all the SRKians. Crowded streets and long queues outside cinema halls spoke for the craze that King Khan enjoys. Once again, fans witnessed the magic of Shah Rukh Khan in theatres and there was no lack of whistles and loud cheers. Pathaan is a part of the spy universe of Yash Raj Films and the superstar gloriously justified his role and the storyline.

While Shah Rukh Khan has already been seen in many roles of army professionals, his character as a RAW agent in Pathaan stood out like no other. With a chiseled body, charming appearance and quirky one-liners, he was a treat to the sore eyes. SRK himself claimed that he wanted to be an action hero when he entered the industry and Pathaan proved why he should have been that from the start. He excelled at the extraordinary action-packed scenes and delivered with determination what was required in a scene. 

The cherry on the cake of Pathaan was the cameo of Salman Khan which deserved the loudest whistles. Watching Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in a single frame itself left everyone going gaga. Impressively, Salman Khan cameo looked very organic and establish a natural link between the three worlds of YRF's spy universe- Hrithik Roshan's War, Salmon Khan's Tiger and SRK's Pathaan.

Overall, Pathaan is a must-watch if you are looking for a classic Bollywood adventure movie. There is no denying that the Shah Rukh Khan starter will make you leave the cinema halls with a smile and no disappointments. Pathaan is definitely worth the wait and all the hype.

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Pathaan release highlights: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raveena Tandon praise film; Farah Khan calls it a 'blockbuster'

Pathaan movie release: Shah Rukh Khan's comeback vehicle Pathaan released in theatres on Wednesday. The film also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham with Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia in supporting roles. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand. Check out all highlights around the release. ...Read More

Samantha Ruth Prabhu hails Pathaan

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared the Pathaan poster on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Its Pathaan Day.”

Raveena Tandon shares her review of Pathaan

Sharing her review of Pathaan, Raveena Tandon wrote on Twitter Wednesday evening, “#Pathaan OMG! Blown away! Just fantastic! @iamsrk @deepikapadukone #johnabraham. Just fantastic! Thank you being the reason for the industry to celebrate again! @yrf #sidharthanand.”

Farah Khan calls Pathaan a blockbuster

Farah Khan shared a picture of the Pathaan poster she spotted in the city and wrote on her Instagram Stories, “BLOCKBUSTER! Pathaan is here”.

Pathaan has already collected ₹20.35 cr through 3 cinema chains

Pathaan may surpass the opening day collections of director Siddharth Anand's last blockbuster War. According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Pathaan collected ₹ 20.35 crore till 3 pm through three national chains: INOX, PVR and Cinepolis. 

Deepika sends love to Katrina for her Pathaan post

As Katrina Kaif asked moviegoers not to share Pathaan spoilers, Deepika Padukone re-shared her Instagram Story with a 'kissing' emoji. 

Morning shows cancelled in few Indore theatres after protests

Morning shows of Pathaan were cancelled at some theatres in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Wednesday following protests by right-wing organisations, reported PTI. Bajrang Dal activists staged a protest against the film and shouted slogans against Shah Rukh Khan at Kastur cinema hall. Activists of the Hindu Jagran Manch showed saffron flags at Sapna-Sangeeta cinema hall.

Anil Kapoor says Pathaan is an emotion

Anil Kapoor also hailed Pathaan on the day of its release. He tweeted, “#Pathaan is not just a film, it’s an emotion!! @iamsrk @deepikapadukone Looking forward to seeing #SiddharthAnand create magic on the big screen!”

Anupama Chopra reviews Pathaan

Film critic Anupama Chopra tweeted, "It’s taken @iamsrk 32 years to become a full fledged action hero. It was worth the wait! #Pathaan."

Raj and DK wish King Khan

“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,” read a tweet by Raj and DK.

Vishal Dadlani celebrates Pathaan release

Composer Vishal Dadlani tweeted, “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.”

Siddharth Anand mobbed outside theatre

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A happy crowd surrounded Siddharth Anand and his wife as they visited a multiplex in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon.

Anurag Kashyap reviews Pathaan

“Shah Rukh Khan itna haseen, itna sundar pehle kabhi laga nahi. Toh hum toh usko dekhne aaye the aur dil khush ho gaya. Aur itna khatarnaka action hai, Shah Rukh ke liye pehli baar aisa role hai. Mujhe nahi lagta unhone is tarah ka action pehle kiya hai,” Anurag Kashyap said at the morning show of Pathaan.

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Trade analyst Sumit Kadel's review

"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 20 Mins & SALMAN KHAN Cameo creates MASS HYSTERIA," tweeted trade analyst Sumit Kadel about Pathaan.

Opening Day BO predictions

As per a report in DNA, Pathaan is looking at a massive opening of ₹ 56 crore on day 1. This would mean that it might just become the biggest Hindi opener of all time.

Alia Bhatt shares message for the team

Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share her support for Pathaan. 'To be honest, never been this excited for a film. Go Pathaan," she wrote.

Pathaan showing on 8000 screens worldwide

“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,” tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

Shah Rukh Khan asks fans to watch Pathaan

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Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram to share that the film is now out. He also asked everyone to watch his film. “#Pathaan is finally here... milte hai bade parde par! Book your tickets now- https://m.paytm.me/pathaan | https://bookmy.show/Pathaan Celebrate #Pathaan with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.”

Pathaan posters torn and burnt

Posters of the film Pathaan was torn and burnt outside a cinema hall in Bihar's Bhagalpur on Tuesday, a day before its release. Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan movie is to be screened in Bhagalpur's Deepprabha cinema hall.

The youth of Hindu organizations tore the posters in the cinema hall and set it on fire, raising slogans of 'Film Chalega Hall Jalega'.

Fans cut cake amid film release

A video has surfaces on social media that show fans of Shah Rukh Khan cutting an enormous Pathaan-themed cake outside a theatre.

Taran Adarsh reviews Pathaan

“#OneWordReview... #Pathaan: BLOCKBUSTER. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #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,” wrote film trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

Fans scream in theatre

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Visuals from Gaiety Cinema have surfaced that show fans screaming and shouting at Shah Rukh Khan's entry.

Vaibhavi Merchant on Besharam Rang

Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding her song Besharam Rang from Pathaan and said ‘nobody goes to a beach wearing full clothes', and it made ‘sense’ for Shah Rukh Khan to roam shirtless. Read full story here.

Praise for Pathaan action scenes 

Film critic Suchin Mehrotra tweeted, “SRK may be responsible for one of the modern Hindi cinema's greatest action set pieces with Ra One's local train sequence.. but he may well have just matched it with one in Pathaan (which just happens to also take place on a train).” He was also impressed by the end credit scene. “Throw in a gloriously cheeky end credits scene that got me more buzzing and gave me more joy than perhaps any Marvel post credits scene.” 

Fans praise ‘breathtaking’ action

“Breathtaking action sequences. Clash between Pathaan Vs Jim is extraordinary. Cinematography is at another level(Thank Lord Sid). Always high expectations for #SRK but had an average expectation for John & SRK’s wish to see him getting huge appreciation might be fulfilled #Pathaan,” wrote a fan on Twitter.

Twitter user is disappointed with Pathaan

“Was expecting the script way better, the movie is a 4/10. Feels like I'm watching a cheaper version of Mission Impossible. The same bomb disarm and saving the nation script Repeated with some better action. Feel free to skip this one,” read a tweet about Pathaan.

Inside pics from screening

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Casting director Shanoo Sharma shared photos from the screening on Instagram. They featured Deepika Padukone as well.

Katrina Kaif gives a shoutout to Pathaan

Deepika Padukone reacted after Katrina Kaif gave a shoutout to her upcoming film Pathaan. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Katrina shared a picture of her character Zoya from her film franchise, Tiger. Sharing the picture, Katrina wrote, “My friend Pathaan is on a dangerous mission.” Check out full story here.

Salman Khan 'steals the show'

“Salman khan cameo in #Pathaan is a treat to watch out for. He stole the entire show and theaters turned into stadium within seconds #SalmanKhan,” wrote a fan.

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Kumaar, who has written the lyrics for Pathaan, shared inside pictures from the Tuesday screening at YRF. “Pathan screening..! Blockbuster..! Jai ho,” he wrote.

VHP withdraws ‘Boycott Pathaan’

“Keeping our earlier objections in mind, changes made in the film are correct. After watching the film, if we find anything objectionable, then we'll reconsider opposing the film," Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesman Shriraj Nair said.

Shah Rukh Khan is called ‘saviour of Bollywood’

"Fast Paced, High Voltage ACTION DRAMA with convincing story. Sid Anand gives his best. Srk Intro is lit. #ShahRukhKhan performance is outstanding #JohnAbraham and #deepikapadukone also done well. Once again The Savior of Bollywood is Back," wrote a person on Twitter.

Fans react to Salman Khan's cameo

Fans of Salman Khan were eagerly waiting for his cameo in the film and have been sufficiently rewarded. A bunch of Twitter users have shared pictures and videos from the movie showing Salman's appearance in the film. One wrote, “Salman bhai entry in pathaan is (fire).” Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel wrote, “#Pathaan & #Tiger brings the HOUSE DOWN.. One of the BEST SEQUENCE EVER IN THE HISTORY OF INDIAN CINEMA.. Turns theater into STADIUM.. Baap re Baap kya action dikhaya hai ..”

Deepika Padukone gets good wishes for Pathaan

Deepika Padukone shared a picture of her dessert with ‘Good Luck for Pathaan’ written on it in icing.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan teaser leaked

The teaser for Salman Khan's Kisika Bhai Kisiki Jaan, which was attached to Pathaan, has been leaked on social media. Read full story here.

Fans start posting reviews on Twitter

A fan took to social media to share his review of the film. “#Pathaan is HIGH VOLTAGE ACTION DRAMA with convincing story, Storytelling is brilliant as we want from #SiddharthAnand @iamsrk performance is outstanding @TheJohnAbraham and @deepikapadukone are also fine, Too many surprise and twist. Rating - 4/5,” the tweet read.

Rani Mukerji attends screening

Rani Mukerji made a rare appearance on Tuesday as she attended the screening. She was seen in a saree, sitting in her car as the paparazzi clicked away.

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone attend screening

YRF hosted a screening for the film's crew and their friends and family on Tuesday evening in Mumbai. Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan also attended.

Fans flock to theatres for 7am shows

Fans all over the country flocked to theatres to catch the first day first shows for the film. Videos from outside Gaiety Cinema in Mumbai and PVR cinema halls in Delhi are surfacing on social media.

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Pathaan Movie Release and Review Live Updates: Shah Rukh Khan starrer’s third day worldwide collection crosses Rs 300 cr mark

Pathaan movie release and review live updates: shah rukh khan returns to the screens after four long years with yrf's pathaan. pathan scripted box office history on day 2 as it earned over rs 70 crore. it also stars deepika padukone and john abraham..

Pathaan movie release, movie review LIVE UPDATES: Shah Rukh Khan is returned to the screens after four long years with Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan. Also starring Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana, the film is a part of YRF’s spy universe.

Salman Khan has an extended cameo in the film and the fans can’t have enough of the two of them on screen. In Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan plays a RAW agent who has been on a sabbatical for a while but returns to duty after John Abraham ’s Jim poses a threat to the nation. The trailer promised an action packed film with Shah Rukh at its centre.

Before the trailer, YRF released the first song of the ‘Besharam Rang’ which ignited a lot of controversy. The colours of SRK and Deepika’s costumes in the song had many political outfits opposing the release of the film unless the makers made changes to the music video. The makers then released the dance number, and also the theme song of the film ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’.

Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan is releasing on a Wednesday but it is expected that Pathan will see houseful shows on Republic Day.

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Trade analyst Ramesh Bala took to Twitter on Saturday morning and shared the film's latest numbers. "#Pathaan crosses ? 300 Crs Gross at the WW Box office in 3 days.. ?," he wrote.

Pathaan director Siddharth Anand has said that Pathaan's success has inspired him to get back on the film set and try and create something really special for audiences again. As reported by PTI, he said, "Scripting history. Everyone wants it, but one can’t plan it. It just happens. And when it does, it’s actually a very humbling experience. I’m hungrier than before to create more spectacles and immersive experiences like Pathaan."

Kartik Aaryan took to his Instagram handle and wrote, "Welcome back sir @iamsrk. And what a moment @beingsalmankhan sir. #MagicofMovies. Killing it @deepikapadukone. Menacing @thejohnabraham. #SiddharthAnand sir what a spectacle.”

A Twitter user wrote, "#Pathaan was everything AWESOME! So glad didn't wait till the weekend or next week to watch it... Getting to watch Karan Arjun just chilling was a treat... Bhaag Pathan Bhaag was the EPIC line only 90s kids can get.. Deepika is HOT!!! John gave major Dhoom vibes as the villain."

The CEO of Yash Raj Films, Akshaye Widhani said, "As an industry, we are rejoicing today. This is the most important sentiment emerging out of Pathaan’s success. All of us at Yash Raj Films are grateful for the incredibly humbling support from the media, audiences and the industry towards Pathaan. Indians globally are celebrating the film and SRK’s return to the cinemas. It’s really special for us to witness this outpouring of warmth. We are overwhelmed as a team and we can only thank everyone for their belief in us as a team.”

#Pathaan at *national chains*… Day 3 [Friday]… Update: 6 pm. #PVR : 6.40 cr #INOX : 4.80 cr #Cinepolis 2.80 cr Total: ? 14 cr FANTASTIC. Note: Comparative study at *national chains*… ?? #War - *entire Day 1* [holiday]: ? 19.67 cr ?? #Brahmastra - *entire Day 1*: ? 17.18 cr pic.twitter.com/EdrhFVN3Un — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 27, 2023

According to a report by Bollywood Life, "Gauri Khan was the happiest person, her joy was beyond imagination, and she was just overwhelmed with all the love and response that Pathaan was getting. Gauri had happy tears while she was hearing all the good things about Pathaan as she knows that SRK gave his sweat and blood for his comeback film.”

The Siddharth Anand directorial Pathaan has created 21 new records with its stellar performance at the box-office. The film which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham has minted Rs. 219 crore in two days. 

This is what Shah Rukh Khan earned in his last 3 decades Rightly said by SRK - "Iam The Last Of The Stars" ? #ShahRukhKhan #Pathaan #pathaanboxoffice pic.twitter.com/ErHNghM0MJ — Nawaz Shaik (@Iamsrknawaz1) January 27, 2023

‘PATHAAN’: ? 219.60 CR WORLDWIDE *GROSS* IN 2 DAYS… #Pathaan #India + #Overseas *Gross* BOC… ?? Day 1: ? 106 cr ?? Day 2: ? 113.60 cr ?? Worldwide *GROSS* Total: ? 219.60 cr ??? pic.twitter.com/MFnr6gMK9z — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 27, 2023

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed that Pathaan has collected Rs. 219 crores worldwide in only two days.

Team ANIMAL @ DELHI PVR Celebrating #PATHAAN Congratulations @iamsrk sir ? #SiddharthAnand @deepikapadukone @TheJohnAbraham & @yrf pic.twitter.com/Lbcpe0pJ7V — Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) January 26, 2023

Sandeep Reddy Vanga gave a sneak-peek into how team Animal celebrated Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan.

Vicky Kaushal took to his Instagram handle and wrote, "You make us all dream to be a part of the movies all over again. Thank you @iamsrk."

According to a Pinkvilla report, a source was quoted saying, "The mood in Mannat (Shah Rukh Khan’s Bandra, Mumbai residence) at this point is joyous and celebratory, and many celebrities have been dropping by to wish Shah Rukh Khan for Pathaan’s success. Yesterday, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Kapil Sharma - on their own separate times - met Shah Rukh to congratulate him. The actor too is quite overwhelmed and happy with all the love that is showered upon him."

"Everyone loves @iamsrk ," says #Fan co star @sayanigupta in an exclusive conversation with me as she admits that she has never purchased a ticket for any film ever but she did buy an advance ticket for #Pathaan https://t.co/dPodj6nvbD #ConnectDilSe pic.twitter.com/aJLmlbtJrF — Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) January 27, 2023

It was a packed house ,there were whistles ,there was cheer and our hearts rejoiced …we laughed on beat , we applauded on every dialogue and we jumped out of our seats on cue each time #pathan kicked @iamsrk thank you for you … this is what cinematic victory looks like! — Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) January 26, 2023

‘Twas #Pathaan day today!! ♥?♥??? Whatta grand spectacle & full masala!! Everyone just TOP NOTCH! I’m normally not a fan of action but @iamsrk makes fight sequences also dreamy & romantic! Loved the cheeky banter all through! Bollywood’s answer to many naysayers! ???? @yrf pic.twitter.com/P3xZIBt6IO — Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 26, 2023

Swara Bhasker took to her Twitter handle and called Pathaan a 'grand spectacle.'

Om Shanti Om marked Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's first onscreen outing. The film grossed Rs 145 crore at the box office and became a hit. Chennai Express with Rs 425 crore and Happy New Year with Rs 408 crore (worldwide figures) also hit bull's eye.

"ALL BO RECORDS DEMOLISHED… #Pathaan creates HISTORY on Day 2 as well… FIRST #Hindi film to near ? 70 cr on a *single day*… Wed 55 cr, Thu 68 cr [#RepublicDay]. Total: ? 123 cr. #Hindi version. #India biz. UNIMAGINABLE. UNPRECEDENTED. UNSTOPPABLE," tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

#PathaanCollection #Pathaan100crWorldwide #PathaanReview #Pathaan #pathaanboxoffice @iamsrk Baap of Bollywood and Indian #cinema #PathaanAdvanceBooking pic.twitter.com/h1GkLzPhhh — Sahin SRK (@iam_Sahin) January 27, 2023

Celebratory scenes were witnessed in theatres across the country as fans enjoyed Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan.

As per reports, Shah Rukh Khan received a congratulatory call from Salman Khan after Pathaan success. Salman also had a cameo in the film.

From emerging as the first Hindi film to earn Rs 70 crore in one day to the biggest opener of Shah Rukh Khan ever, here are all the records broken by Pathaan. Read here.  

Gattaca movie “I never saved anything for the swim back” I think life is a bit like that….You aren’t meant to plan your return…U r meant to move forward. Don’t come back…try to finish what u started. Just a 57yr olds’ advice things. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 27, 2023

For all those who have been terming Pathaan has comeback, Shah Rukh Khan had the perfect, well, come back. The actor tweeted, "Gattaca movie “I never saved anything for the swim back” I think life is a bit like that….You aren’t meant to plan your return…U r meant to move forward. Don’t come back…try to finish what u started. Just a 57yr olds’ advice things."

Rakul Preet reviewed Pathaan: "Pathaan has been watched and what an adrenaline booster the film is @iamsrk sir there is no one like you ??You were missed on the big screen and how. @deepikapadukone what a stunner and uff that action ? TheJohnAbraham  fab fab fab! #SiddharthAnand you have created history @yrf."

Days after PM Narendra Modi asked BJP leaders to not comment unneccesarily about films, Union minister Anurag Thakur said boycott calls vitiate the atmosphere. "At a time when our cinema is making waves across the world, these boycott calls are vitiating the atmosphere. People comment without knowing the full facts, which is also detrimental," he said in Mumbai, as reported by ANI. Pathaan faced hate on social media and from certain sections of the BJP for a saffron-coloured swimsuit sported by actor Deepika Padukone in the song, Besharam Rang.

"Film Pathaan earned Rs 57 cr on day-1 of its release. The final collections for day-2 are yet to come in but estimates suggest that the film should earn Rs 70 cr. No Hindi film has ever achieved the Rs 70 crore mark in a single day,"trade analyst Taran Adarsh to ANI.

American actress Rachel Ann Mullins said in an interview that she was not aware who Shah Rukh Khan was when she signed Pathaan. "I'm going to catch some ire for this but I didn't know who he was until we worked together. One of the assistant directors explained that he was a big deal. We had a nice day together and it turns out we share the same birthday," she told Hindustan Times. 

Pathaan. KING ? Maybe one day I'll give a better in-depth story of what its like to shoot/work with a king like him. It's truly humbling - for the sheer wit & modesty that this man has. Legend & always brings a smile to everyone around! These are some images we recently shot. pic.twitter.com/drdkDXCXIz — Rohan Shrestha (@RohanShrestha) January 26, 2023

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Alia Bhatt watched Pathaan with her mother Soni Razdan and sister Shaheen.

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan is poised to take over Salman Khan's Sultan's record as the highest 3-day worldwide weekend earner. Sultan earned Rs 210 crore and Pathaan will trump that with a big lead. Coincidentally, Salman has a cameo in Pathaan.

"Team Animal watched and fully enjoyed Pathaan.. (Shah Rukh Khan) sir (Deepika Padukone) ma’am (John Abraham) sir .. an absolute treat.. Thank you so much for this. Congratulations Siddharth Anand sir and YRF," Rashmika Mandanna wrote with a photo of Animal's cast and crew. This included film's lead, Ranbir Kapoor.

Shilpa Shetty tweeted, "OMG! Watched #Pathan! @iamsrk sooo good to see you in a new avatar and you killed it & how! #respect for those abs is in. @TheJohnAbraham you were so hot, you set the screen on fire! @deepikapadukone, I’ve never whistled for any other woman like this, you all looked so GORGEOUS!"

Actor Shahid Kapoor's wife, Mira Rajput shared a photo from Pathaan and wrote, "Had absolute Bollywood big screen blast". The scene featured Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. 

Ram Gopal Varma tweeted that Pathaan broke four records, "1. Theatre collections will never be great again in times of OTT 2. SRK is a fading star 3. Bollywood can never make a COMMERCIAL BLOCKBUSTER like the south masala directors 4. It will take years to break the day 1 collections of KGF 2 ALL above MYTHS broken by PATHAN."

"#Pathaan crosses Rs 235 Crs Gross at the WW Box office in 2 days," tweeted trade analyst Ramesh Bala.

"On Day One, in the following overseas territories, Pathaan scripted the biggest opening day ever in North America, United Kingdom & Ireland, Australia, U.A.E., G.C.C, Germany, Sweden, Russia, CIS, Finland & Nepal for a Hindi Film," tweeted trade analyst Ramesh Bala.

The official handle of Inox tweeted, "Today, with Pathaan frenzy gripping the nation, we are grateful to KING KHAN for bringing the treasured houseful sign back to the Kashmir Valley after 32 long years! Thank you Shah Rukh Khan."

Trade analyst Komal Nahata says that Pathaan's day 2 earning is better than expected. "Some films just don’t stop throwing surprises. When the trade was estimating day 2 of ‘Pathaan’ to be Rs. 65 crore or thereabouts (after Rs. 57 crore for day 1), comes the surprising figure of approximately 72-73 crore. Hindi: 70-plus, others: 2.50. Exact figures awaited. Gosh!" he tweeted.

In response to comedian Atul Khatri's tweet that while Pathaan is not 'great or pathbreaking in terms of script and making - but the response in terms of reactions & collections is slap in the faces of those who have been after Bollywood for no rhyme or reason,' Kangana wrote, 'If yes then fight opposition righteously aisa nahi ho sakta when you win toh you make films political and rub in our faces and when we win you cry foul and shame us by calling us RW bigots who are exploiting art for political agenda…'

In a series of tweets critical of Pathaan, Kangana Ranaut claimed that she has mortgaged everything she owned in service of cinema. Responding to a parody account who claimed Pathaan’s single day earning is more than her life time earnings, she wrote, "Nimo bhai i don’t have any earnings left, I have put my house my office every single thing that I owned on mortgage just to make a film which will celebrate the constitution of India and our love for this great nation … paise toh sabhi kama lete hain aisa koi hai jo aise udai?"

Kangana Ranaut, after praising Pathaan, has now launched an all-out attack on Shah Rukh Khan film. In response to stand-up comedian Atul Khatri's twete about Pathaan's brand of humane patriotim, she wrote, "'Warning: If film industry doesn’t want to bear the burnt of political propaganda than they should condemn such propaganda using their films, tum khelo toh game hai hum khelein toh shame hai, aisa nahi chalega bhai… baad mein mat rona hum toh artists hai abhi se aukat mein raho."

Kangana Ranaut wants to rename Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan to ‘Indian Pathaan’, comments on Karan Johar's response that 'love always trumps hate'. Read more.

Read Shah Rukh Khan's throwback interview where he talks about his stardom and his connect with the audience. Read it here.

The actor, who is also a part of YRF's spy universe, took to social media to praise his War director Siddharth Anand, and the rest of Pathaan's cast and crew. 

What a trip. Incredible vision , some never seen before visuals, tight screenplay, amazing music, surprises and twists all the way thru. Sid you have done it again, Adi your courage astounds me. Congrats Shahrukh, Deepika, John n the entire team. #pathaan ? — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 26, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's grand comeback film has a shot at touching Rs 70 crore nett on day two of release. Not only is this the biggest second-day haul in the history of Bollywood, it's an improvement over the film's record-smashing opening day collections. Get a full breakdown here . 

A Twitter user wrote, "#Pathaan is no longer a movie, it has become a movement, an uprising against false narratives, nefarious designs & ulterior motives. The blockbuster response to #Pathaan reinforces that #SRK is the best antidote to all of the hatred and animosity that is prevalent."

Karan Johar took to his Instagram handle and wrote, “Hits beyond a century!!! ?100 crore and above in one day! GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) mega star SRK, visionary and legendary YRF and Adi (Aditya Chopra)… Sid (Siddharth Anand), Deepika, John!!! Wow. Love forever trumps hate! Mark this date..."

Abdu Rozik hung a placard around his neck which read, "I still haven't made it until I meet you... I love you SRK. Mother Father Haj, Be loved and accepted in India. Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan... So happy and excited to sit here with all your fans and wait for my turn. Only one dream left. #Pathaan."

He adores SRK so much ?? @iamsrk one of your cutest admirers Abdu would love to meet you. To meet you, he is awaiting his turn #AbduRozik ? https://t.co/9Z6lEXbT87 pic.twitter.com/ICSLKKS8Om — ?????? (@incandescentSA) January 26, 2023

Bigg Boss 16 fame Abdu Rozik joins Shah Rukh Khan fans outside Mannat with a sweet message for the Pathaan. "I haven't made it, until I have met you. I love you Shah Rukh Khan," he wrote on a card. 

Met him. Hugged him. Danced with him. This feels like a personal victory. #Pathaan — Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) January 25, 2023

#Pathaan at *national chains*… Day 2… Update: 6.30 pm. #PVR : 12.55 cr #INOX : 10.55 cr #Cinepolis 5.63 cr Total: ? 28.73 cr PHENOMENAL. Note: #Pathaan *entire Day 1* at *national chains* was ? 27.08 cr. Day 2 HINDI can touch ? 64 cr / ? 65 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/wl28uN3gcQ — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 26, 2023

Tiger and pathan again together ? #Tiger3 #PathaanReview #Pathan #KisiKaBhaiKisiKiJaanTeaser @jaishriram4761 @SHAHRUKH_LOVER6 @beingroshan02 @being_nasi12 pic.twitter.com/IcpksgnioX — SALMAN_KHAN_UNIVERSE (@beingshoaib784) January 25, 2023

An incredible experience that you cannot miss. #pathan is breathtaking!! @iamsrk is simply outstanding. What a magnetic personality and character to pull off with such suaveness ,consistency and charm. @deepikapadukone is electrifying and @thejohnabraham is simply Brilliant. pic.twitter.com/R5Gza6NFCR — Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 25, 2023

Neil Nitin Mukesh said that Pathaan is breathtaking and praised Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.

Malaika Arora wrote on Instagram, "I was, I am and will always be a Shah Rukh Khan fan. Can't remember the last time I was this excited to watch a film...and wat an AWESOME film!"

So so happy for @iamsrk and everyone involved with #Pathaan you deserve every ounce of love heading your way. King ? — Vir Das (@thevirdas) January 26, 2023

Vir Das called Shah Rukh Khan a 'King' and dropped a special message for him on Twitter.

Desh ke liye kya kar sakte ho…Happy Republic Day to everyone. May we cherish all that our Constitution has given us & take our country to greater heights. Jai Hind — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 26, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter and quoted a dialogue from his film Pathaan. 

Love in action! #Pathaan Thank you @iamsrk for far more than the movies. ?? — Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) January 26, 2023

Pooja Bhatt is all hearts for Pathaan and Shah Rukh Khan. 

He knew it. #Pathaan100crWorldwide pic.twitter.com/e6QguBcK1A — hera (@heransrk) January 26, 2023

Pathaan is directed by Siddharth Anand, who was appreciated for making the 2019 film War starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. The director had previously made films like Bang Bang!, Anjaana Anjaani, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ta Ra Rum Pum and Salaam Namaste. Siddharth had earlier spoken about casting John Abraham as the villain in the film. "For Pathaan to be larger than life, we needed to have a towering villain who is equally larger than life. We wanted someone who is ruthless and suave, and commands an electric presence on screen. So, the villain in Pathaan was written keeping John Abraham in mind," he said in a statement.

He added, "He (John) was our first and only choice, and we were certain that we wanted a villain that the audience would cherish forever. I am delighted to see the response that people have showered on John as he takes on Shah Rukh Khan in a blood-soaked, adrenaline-pumping rivalry that will be epic in every sense possible. John is the perfect opposite of Pathaan on screen and we have made their rivalry look deliciously edge of the seat. It will be one hell of a thrilling showdown."

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Pathaan Movie Review

Average Ratings: 3.44/5 Score: 100% Positive Reviews Counted:10 Positive: 10 Neutral:0 Negative:0

Ratings: 4.5/5 Review By:  Taran Adarsh  Site:Twitter

Pathaan has it all: Star power, style, scale, songs, soul, substance and surprises€¦ And, most importantly, SRK, whos back with a vengeance€¦ Will be the first Blockbuster of 2023.

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Ratings: —  Review By:  Komal Nahta Site:Filminformation

On the whole, Pathaan is a blockbuster, no questions asked. It will break plenty of records and create many new ones. It is destined to be one of the biggest Hindi hits.

Ratings: —  Review By:  Anupama Chopra Site:Youtube

With Pathaan, the emperor gets his groove back. From his electrifying introduction scene to the end sequence, in which co-writer and director Siddharth Anand tips his hat to three decades of stardom Shah Rukh commands the frame.where the film falters is the screenplay which is weighed down by convoluted chronology and in places the VFX wobbles.I was cheering and tearing up I exited the theater thinking about the sheer joy that Shahrukh has added to our lives it’s fitting that yrf the studio that consecrated him as Rahul and Raj has now reinvented him as a savior of the world with charm and smarts chivalry

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By:  Abhimanyu Site:DNA

The characters are stereotypical and at times, the emotional scenes do not have the kind of weight they should. Shah Rukh is earnest and Deepika tries but the direction falters in some of the tender moments. But Pathaans target audience does not mind that. It is a formula that has seen War, Dabangg, Tiger, and Singham succeed. Pathaan takes that formula a notch higher. The film is paisa vasool in every way. A masala entertainer that Bollywood has perfected over decades and served just perfectly. Go watch it if you want to be entertained!

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By:  Urmimala Site:Bollywood Life

Pathaan is one of the best action films made in India. It is a visual treat. Shah Rukh Khan proves yet again why he is king. His commitment to his craft and audience will make you Jhoom in the theatres and how.

Ratings: 3/5 Review By:  Amandeep Site:ABP

The story arch is also quite problematic in ‘Pathaan’. There are too many highs and lows in the pre-interval film and this penchant to stick to chronology is confusing. The post-interval film is a completely different ball game. For what it’s worth, ‘Pathaan’ is a one-time watch and a great way to begin 2023 with a major megastarrer. It has its moments and is sure to bring SRK fans back to theatres also perhaps giving a good box office start for Bollywood this year.

Ratings: 3/5 Review By:  Shubhra Gupta Site:Indian Express

it is Pathaan which has got the spy movie-laced-with-heavy-doses-of-patriotism bouncing off the screen, with Shah Rukh Khan acing the action avatar, flaunting the floppy-hair-glinting-aviators-eight packs (or is it twelve?) look.Thats because it has finally got whats needed in an action movie €” non-stop action, leavened by glamorous leads, topped by the guy who can save the world, a high-octane set piece, and an emo line at a time.

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By:  Renuka Vyvahare Site:Times Of India

An event film of sorts, since it marks Shah Rukh Khans return to the big screen after four long years, Pathaan is an ambitious action thriller that plays to the gallery and lives up to the hype. Far fetched in writing but high on star power and style, Pathaan feels more like a filmy Mountain Dew commercial which slowly but steadily finds its footing.If you are willing to overlook the frivolity in dialogues like You are pretty screwed, Pathaan has all the ingredients of a masala potboiler €” slowmo entries, iconic battle of good versus bad and most importantly a sexy-smouldering Shah Rukh Khan, who can fight the good fight on and off the screen.

Ratings: 3/5 Review By:  Umesh Panwani Site:Koimoi

Only if looks couldve killed, this film couldve been a better killer. It suffers from War syndrome, but not as worse. This spy thriller has some spy & some thrills but are they enough? Yes, and no. Yes, for theyre enough to keep you intrigued for a while but no theyre not as smart as youd expect them to be. Siddharth Anand keeps style up & high on the priority list hence hampering the story side of the film which has usually been his weakness. If War is the benchmark, this touches that safely

Ratings: 3.5/5 Review By:  Tushar Joshi Site:India Today

Director Siddharth Anand, whos best known for glamorising his stars and presenting them in what sometimes look like lavish set pieces inspired by Hollywood films, Pathaan is no departure from his signature style. If anything, it is a reminder of his previous work – the bromance laden War and the Mr and Mrs Smith desi tribute called Bang Bang ! Here, Anand serenades the audiences with scenes and imagery that is a direct tribute to some iconic Hollywood films.Pathaan is unapologetically fun. It isnt trying to send a public service message or pass a commentary on the current state of affairs. Instead, it sets the clock back to a time when a Shah Rukh Khan film at the cinemas was a moment to rejoice.

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Pathaan Story:

Pathaan, an exiled RAW field operative is assigned to take down “Outfit X”, a private terrorist organization that is planning a nuclear attack on India.

Pathaan Release Date:

25 January 2023 straight to Theaters

Pathaan Cast:

Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan, a RAW field agent John Abraham as Jim, the leader of ‘Outfit X’ Deepika Padukone Ashutosh Rana as Colonel Sunil Luthra Dimple Kapadia

Pathaan Director: 

Siddharth Anand

Pathaan Producer: 

Aditya Chopra

Pathaan Production Companies:

Yash Raj Films

Pathaan Distribution Companies:

Pathaan run time: .

2 Hour 26 Minutes (146 minutes)

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