Shah Rukh Khan's latest film 'Jawan' has crossed Rs 500 crore globally, becoming 2022's second biggest worldwide weekend grosser. It earned Rs 125 crore on day 1, Rs 109 crore on day 2, Rs 140 crore on day 3 and Rs 157 crore on day 4. This makes SRK the only Indian actor with two Rs 500 crore global grossers in a single year after 'Pathaan'. 'Jawan' also ranked no.1 in international markets like New Zealand and no.2 in Australia. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh called it a "box office monster" that created history for the highest 3-day collection ever for a Hindi film. With its meteoric earnings, 'Jawan' has cemented SRK's star power globally.

In an emotional post, veteran actor Saira Banu highlighted Shah Rukh Khan's special connection with her late husband Dilip Kumar. Banu said SRK resembled Dilip Kumar and "My son would have been just like him." She fondly recalled SRK humbly seeking her blessings and letting her run fingers through his hair like Dilip. Despite busy schedules, SRK readily did an interview for Banu's company on one text request. Banu shared SRK was first to console her after Dilip's demise, proving his compassion. She cherished how SRK never failed to continue the blessing ritual whenever they met, underscoring his sweet nature. Banu praised SRK as a remarkable actor with similarities to Dilip Kumar. (Image courtesy: Saira Banu on Instagram)

Shah Rukh Khan's latest blockbuster 'Jawan' has grossed over ₹240 crore globally within just 2 days of release. After breaking the opening day collection record with ₹74 crore on Thursday, 'Jawan' added ₹53 crore on Friday taking the domestic net collection to ₹127 crore so far. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported the film saw huge jumps on Friday evenings despite being a working day. With the film winning hearts and breaking records, he projected an extended opening weekend collection of ₹235-250 crore in India. On the global stage, 'Jawan' has passed ₹240 crore gross already. With SRK returning to the big screen 4 years after 'Zero', 'Jawan' is turning out to be a monster box office hit.

On the first anniversary of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Brahmastra, director Ayan Mukerji revealed early concept art and updates on the sequel Brahmastra 2: Dev. In social media posts, Mukerji shared glimpses of early artwork and visuals being developed for the next installment while thanking the cast and crew for the first film. Mukerji revealed he has been working for months on the vision and story for Parts 2 and 3 of the epic fantasy trilogy. The posts provided the first sneak peek into Brahmastra 2 for fans since the release of the first film last year which revived Bollywood fortunes. Mukerji had announced Brahmastra as a trilogy intended to build an entire magical universe.

Actress Ameesha Patel congratulated Shah Rukh Khan on recreating the box office success of Gadar with his latest blockbuster Jawan. In a social media post, Patel praised Khan saying "Who better than you can do this magic." Her film Gadar 2 with Sunny Deol recently earned ₹500 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh predicted a ₹235-250 crore extended opening weekend for Jawan despite being a working Friday after a holiday release. Made on a budget of ₹150 crore, the pan-India Jawan marks Khan's return to cinemas after 4 years. Patel said Shah Rukh Khan was once again creating 'Gadar' at the box office.

Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" made history in the world of Hindi cinema by raking in a staggering ₹129.6 crore on its opening day worldwide. The film's domestic debut earnings stood at ₹65.5 crores, surpassing "Pathaan's" ₹55 crores. Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude to the enthusiastic fans worldwide for their tremendous support, infusing a festive atmosphere into Jawan's opening day. The fervor for "Jawan" swept through Indian cities, notably in Bengaluru, where SRK's admirers orchestrated a grand celebration with towering banners and vibrant "Zinda Banda" dances. Directed by Atlee and produced by SRK and Gauri Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, "Jawan" was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

"Gadar 2," set to become the second-highest-grossing Hindi film on Friday, September 8, 2023, faced international underperformance due to subpar marketing. Despite its domestic triumph, industry insiders believe it could have raked in even more globally with strategic promotion. A marked contrast emerged with films like 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan,' which received extensive marketing tailored for international audiences. Did the reluctance to aggressively market 'Gadar 2' abroad stem from fears of its nationalist theme clashing with the interest of influential British Pakistani advertisers and outlets? CLICK on the link below to read the OPINION PIECE.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar tweaked the title of his upcoming film, Mission Raniganj, amidst discussions about renaming India to Bharat. The initial tagline for the film, "The Great Indian Rescue," was changed to "The Great Bharat Rescue." Akshay wrote, "Watch the story of India's true hero" but later adjusted it to "Bharat's true hero" in the caption of his Instagram post. The alteration coincided with ongoing debates about India's name change to Bharat, and fans noticed and commented on the changes. Mission Raniganj, a rescue drama starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra, is set to release in theatres on October 6.

Several Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut, have expressed their support for India's name change to Bharat. The President, Draupadi Murmu, recently invited G20 leaders using the name Bharat. Amitabh Bachchan tweeted "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," while Kangana Ranaut shared her thoughts on Instagram, celebrating the name change and highlighting its historical significance. Jackie Shroff also commented, emphasizing that although the name may change, their identity as Indians remains the same. The name change from India to Bharat has sparked conversations about historical and cultural identity in the country.

Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film 'Jawan' landed in controversy a day before its release, with calls for boycott trending on social media. Backlash stems from the involvement of producer Udhayanidhi Stalin who recently made inflammatory remarks comparing Hinduism to mosquitoes. Despite record advance bookings, #BoycottJawan trended as some demanded boycott over Stalin's role as a key distributor. The multilingual film directed by Atlee stars SRK along with Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. Stalin's controversial statement sparked outrage, though he remained unapologetic. The boycott calls have cast a shadow on the film's prospects despite strong buzz.