In the closing chapters of 2023, Google's Year in Search has once again provided a captivating snapshot of the trends, triumphs and tribulations of the digital landscape. For fans of King Khan, the report has unveiled Pathaan and Jawan as the pulse of global curiosity, according to The Indian Express.
Directed by Atlee, Jawan emerged as the most searched Indian and the third most Googled film worldwide, trailing behind only Barbie and Oppenheimer. This high-octane action thriller, amassing a staggering INR11.6 billion in global box office earnings, enthralled audiences with its gripping storyline and outstanding performances, etching its place in cinematic history.
SRK’s Pathaan featuring the dynamic duo of Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the inaugural film to surpass the INR6.5 billion mark in global box office earnings. Despite receiving mixed reviews, this espionage thriller managed to amass a lifetime worldwide gross of INR10.5 billion, claiming the noteworthy tenth spot on the global search rankings.
In October, Jawan outperformed his earlier release Pathaan secured the top spot among Indian films in 2023 in a thrilling showdown at the Indian box office. Jawan, a captivating tale of a father-son duo determined to combat corruption in Indian society, opened on September 7 with a record-breaking Bollywood opening day.
Adding to the fans’ excitement, an extended cut of Jawan came out on Netflix in November. The announcement came on the streaming platform's social media accounts, led by the world-famous star himself. The video begins with Shah Rukh in his Jawan character when he warns Netflix to release the Atlee directorial in two minutes or else “Your ‘Tudum’ will be ‘budum”.
As the OTT platform agrees to his demand, the superstar then says, “A gift for you on my birthday. Watch Jawan streaming on Netflix.” In the caption of the video, Netflix specified that an extended version of Jawan has been released on OTT. “Birthday Jawan ka hai par gift sab ke liye (it's Jawan's birthday, but the gift is for everyone). We’re good to go! Jawan (the extended cut) is now streaming in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, only on Netflix,” the caption read.
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