Release Year: 2023
Genre: Action
Lead Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi
Director: Atlee Kumar
Box Office Performance
Jawan stormed into theatres like a cyclone and ended up shattering records across the board. With a staggering ₹644.38 Cr lifetime collection, Jawan ranks #1 in the Filmymojo all-time box office chart — the highest-grossing Hindi film to date.
- Genre Average (Action): ₹50.14 Cr
- Above Genre Average: ✅ Yes — by a jaw-dropping ₹594 Cr
- That’s 1,185% higher than the average action film in India.
Genre Kings: Top 5 Action Films (All-Time)
| Rank | Movie | Collection (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jawan | 644.38 |
| 2 | Pathaan | 542.20 |
| 3 | Gadar 2 | 525.56 |
| 4 | Tiger Zinda Hai | 339.16 |
| 5 | War | 318.17 |
The Action genre has never looked this strong — and Shahrukh has ruled its top two slots in the same year!
Shahrukh Khan’s Top 5 Grossers
| Rank | Movie | Collection (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jawan | 644.38 |
| 2 | Pathaan | 542.20 |
| 3 | Dunki | 234.12 |
| 4 | Chennai Express | 227.13 |
| 5 | Happy New Year | 204.00 |
SRK now owns 3 films above ₹500 Cr, proving that the King is back — and with firepower.
2023: The Year of Big Returns
| Rank | Movie | Collection (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jawan | 644.38 |
| 2 | Animal | 553.87 |
| 3 | Pathaan | 542.20 |
| 4 | Gadar 2 | 525.56 |
| 5 | Tiger 3 | 288.90 |
| 6 | Adipurush | 285.55 |
| 7 | The Kerala Story | 242.85 |
| 8 | Dunki | 234.12 |
| 9 | Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani | 153.15 |
| 10 | OMG 2 | 150.22 |
In a historic year, Jawan was the undisputed ruler, outshining even mega hits like Animal and Pathaan.
Verdict
✅ All-Time Blockbuster
Highest grossing Hindi film ever
Dominated genre, year, and SRK’s personal records
With stylized action, mass appeal, and pan-India reach, Jawan wasn’t just a movie — it was a movement.
Buzz, Reviews & Impact
- Critics: Applauded for action set pieces, emotional highs, and Atlee’s massy direction
- Audience: Loved the dual role, social message, and high-octane action
- Controversy: Minor debates around political themes, but nothing major
- Uniqueness: A rare blend of South-style storytelling and Bollywood scale