Atlee’s highly anticipated action thriller movie ‘Jawan’ starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role is all geared up for its theatrical release tomorrow, that is, 7th September. With the latest advance ticket sales figures, film enthusiasts are expecting the film to perform exceptionally well at the box office.
Since there is no other big film releasing across Indian theatres this weekend, ‘Jawan’ is expected to enjoy a monopoly when it comes to attracting Indian audiences to the theatres. Or is it so?
Yes, we agree that there is no other big-ticket film releasing in cinemas this weekend. But there is one big sports event coming up this weekend which might dissuade moviegoers from staying at home this Sunday. Yes, you guessed that right. We are talking about the forthcoming India Vs Pakistan cricket match at Asia Cup 2023 which is scheduled to be played this Sunday (unless it’s interrupted by rain). And since cricket is a sport which is considered by Indians as a good source of entertainment like movies, can Jawan’s box-office prospects take a hit because of the clash?
Now, had it been some other film, then it could have been detrimental for its box-office prospects for the coming Sunday. Because even if a particular film is not competing with another film at the box-office, still both these events: theatrical release and the cricket match are trying to grab eyeballs from the same / intersecting set of Indian audiences / spectators. But ‘Jawan’ is not just another film.
Taking into account Jawan’s massive pre-release buzz, SRK’s huge fan following, and the outstanding advance ticket sales figures, it looks like Jawan’s box-office wouldn’t be affected in a big way. And diehard cricket and movie lovers who want to enjoy both ‘Jawan’ and the India Vs Pakistan cricket match have the option to watch the movie on a different day other than Sunday. So, in short, it should be a win-win situation for both ‘Jawan’ and the forthcoming Asia Cup match.
Coming back to ‘Jawan’, the film’s story ostensibly revolves around a wronged man, a soldier who makes it his mission to exact revenge from those responsible for his situation. The movie also features Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, and Nayanthara in important roles.
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