December 20, 2024

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SRK’s Pathaan opens with one of the largest Hindi Film screen count release

Total screen count is over 8,000 screens worldwide (Taran Adarsh).

Pathaan is the first Indian film to release in novel Immersive Cinema Experience (ICE) theater format. The film was shot in multiple locations across India, Afghanistan, Spain, UAE, Turkey, Russia, Italy and France. The film also become the first Indian film to be shot in Lake Baikal (Siberia).

Film also revolved around controversy; In Besharam Rang the saffron colour featured on Deepika Padukone’s bikini in the song. Film posters were burnt in various cities of Madhya Pradesh as a symbol of protest against the film. A Muslim organization also objected to the song.

On 29 December 2022, the Central Board of Film Certification asked the filmmakers to make some changes in the film, including in its songs citing culture and faith. The film went through some minor changes though the saffron colour bikini scene in the song Besharam Rang was reportedly retained. Pathaan was later granted a U/A certificate by the Board.

Pathaan is expected to gross over 300Cr on first weekend according to film analysts.