Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan’s latest movie, “Jawan,” has taken the UAE by storm, garnering an “incredibly promising” response from audiences. The film, released on September 7, has already set a new standard with record-breaking admissions, according to local cinema operators. Early reviews of the film suggested blockbuster status, prompting enthusiastic fans to flock to theatres.

Social media has been abuzz with images and videos of fans emulating Shah Rukh Khan’s character, ‘Azad Rathore,’ from the movie, even wrapping bandages around their heads in tribute. Murray Rea, director for operations at Roxy Cinemas, Dubai Holding Entertainment, expressed excitement over the film’s success, stating that “Jawan” had achieved a milestone in pre-bookings for Bollywood films at Roxy Cinemas. The movie’s popularity has translated into the highest admissions ever seen for a Hindi film at their cinemas. The film is not only screening at Roxy Cinemas but also at other theaters across various towns, including Vox Cinemas, Novo Cinemas, and Reel Cinemas. With such an overwhelmingly positive response, it appears that “Jawan” is poised to continue breaking records in the days ahead.