Jawan

Jawan is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Atlee, starring Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone (billed as a special appearance), Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra. It was theatrically released on 7 September 2023.

Here's a summary of the movie:

  • Plot: The film follows the story of a man named Jawan (played by Shah Rukh Khan), who is driven by a personal vendetta to rectify the wrongs in society, while keeping a promise made years ago. He comes up against a monstrous outlaw with no fear, who has caused extreme suffering to many.
  • Cast:
      • Shah Rukh Khan as Jawan / Veer
      • Nayanthara as Amudha
      • Vijay Sethupathi as Colonel
      • Deepika Padukone as Zoya (special appearance)
      • Priyamani
      • Sanya Malhotra
    • Release and reception: The film was released to positive reviews from critics, who praised its cast performances, screenwriting, action sequences and musical score. It set several box-office records for a Hindi film, overtaking those set by Khan's previous release Pathaan (2023).

    Here are some additional details about the movie:

    • Budget: ₹300 crore
    • Music director: Anirudh Ravichander
    • Running time: 169 minutes