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Pathaan
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySiddharth Anand
Screenplay byShridhar Raghavan
Dialogues byAbbas Tyrewala
Story bySiddharth Anand
Produced byAditya Chopra
Starring
CinematographySatchith Paulose
Edited byAarif Sheikh
Music bySongs:
Vishal–Shekhar
Score:
Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara
Production
company
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Release date
  • 25 January 2023 (2023-01-25)
Running time
146 minutes[a]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi[3]
Budget₹250 crore[4][5]
Box officeest. ₹1,050.50 crore[6]

Pathaan (pronounced [pəʈʰaːn]) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the titular role, alongside Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, and Ashutosh Rana. It is the fourth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and the first instalment in the universe to establish crossovers between characters from other universe films. The film follows an exiled RAW agent who works with an ISI agent to take down a former RAW agent turned rogue, who plans to attack India with a deadly lab-generated virus.

Principal photography commenced in November 2020 in Mumbai. The film was shot in various locations in India, Afghanistan, Spain, UAE, Turkey, Russia, Italy, and France. The film's soundtrack was composed by Vishal–Shekhar, while Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara composed the background score. The film was made on an estimated production budget of ₹250 crore (US$30 million).[4][5][7]

Pathaan was theatrically released in India on 25 January 2023, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.[8][9] It broke several box office records for a Hindi film, including the highest opening day, highest single day, highest opening weekend and highest opening week for a Hindi film in India.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16] It eventually emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time in India to that point and set records in all major overseas markets.[17][18][19] Pathaan grossed ₹1,050.30 crore (US$120 million)[20] worldwide, becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, third highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, and eighth highest-grossing Indian film of all time.[21][22] At the 69th Filmfare Awards, the film received 16 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress (Padukone), and won Best Female Playback Singer (Shilpa Rao for the song "Besharam Rang").[23] A sequel is in development.

Plot

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In 2019, the Indian Government revokes Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which grants special status for Jammu and Kashmir. The news impacts a cancer-ridden Pakistani Army officer, General Qadir, who decides to exact vengeance against India and signs a contract with a private terrorist organisation called Outfit X.

2022: Pathaan, a RAW agent, travels to Africa and captures arms dealer Raafe, who is alarmed to see that he is still alive. Back in India, upon inquisition by a junior, RAW officer Nandini Grewal narrates Pathaan's past after something they have been looking for is found.

2020: Shortly after recovering from a mission in Myanmar, Pathaan and Nandini form a unit known as "Joint Operations and Covert Research" (J.O.C.R.) to recruit ex-agents and soldiers who were forced to retire, but want to continue serving their country. With Colonel Sunil Luthra's permission, Pathaan and his team head to Dubai to stop Outfit X's suspected plans of attacking the President of India. However, too late they realize that their actual plan was to kidnap two scientists, Dr. Farooqui and Dr. Sahani, who were initially supposed to be part of the President's convoy.

Jim, who leads Outfit X, attacks the scientists' convoy and Pathaan tries to stop him. A fight ensues and Jim manages to escape with Dr. Sahani. During a debrief back at agency headquarters, Luthra reveals to Pathaan and Nandini that Jim was a former agent and Kabir's former partner, who was awarded the Vir Puraskar for his bravery, his uncle filling in for him to the "posthumous" honour, after the agency could not find his body when Somalian terrorists kidnapped him and killed his pregnant wife out of vengeance for a ransom deal gone wrong. He faked his death in order to seek vengeance against the country.

Meanwhile, Pathaan is made aware of a codeword, "Raktbeej", in the process, he learns that the dead people in Dubai were ex-agents and their money was transferred from the account of Rubina "Rubai" Mohsin, a Pakistani doctor in Spain. Pathaan travels to Spain and is captured by Jim's men, all former agents of their respective national intelligence agencies, where he also learns that Rubai is an ex-ISI agent, and Raafe his henchman. When Jim leaves his hideout, Rubai attacks Jim's men and escapes with Pathaan. Following a nightmare about her childhood wherein her father, a doctor, was forcibly tortured to death by the ISI, Rubai reveals that Raktbeej is in Moscow, and they travel to steal it before Jim does. Pathaan reveals to Rubai how he was given his name after he helped rescue children in an Afghan village; he was born an orphan abandoned in a cinema hall. Almost on the verge of the mission being successful, Rubai betrays Pathaan and has him captured by the Russian police. It is revealed that Jim used Rubai to make Pathaan steal the Raktbeej for himself. After Nandini disclaims him, Pathaan is taken to prison by a train, but is saved by Tiger; they promise to meet on one of Tiger's later missions.

2022: Pathaan meets Nandini and reveals that Jim is purchasing two Saber missiles, while Nandini reveals Rubai's location in Paris. Pathaan meets Rubai, who reveals that "Raktbeej" is codeword to a mutated smallpox virus, which was forcibly developed by a captive Dr. Sahani under Jim's orders. She also expresses guilt about betraying Pathaan without knowing that her country would plan such a heinous attack. They travel to Jim's lab in Siberia and manage to recover one orb containing the virus, while Jim escapes with the other orb. Luthra and Nandini reach Jim's lab to take the orb back to India in order to develop a vaccine.

At the Indian Institute of Contagious Diseases, Dr. Farooqui opens up the orb to Nandini without apparently finding anything. Jim calls them and reveals that the orb has already spread the virus in the facility. Later, the facility is destroyed in a controlled blast. Jim provides an ultimatum to evacuate Indian soldiers out of Kashmir within 24 hours. Pathaan learns that the missile is situated in Afghanistan. After rescuing Rubai, they lure Jim's associates into a trap and attack Jim's base. Qadir is killed by Rubai after he activates the missile.

Meanwhile, Rubai deactivates the missile, but finds that Raktbeej is not in the missile, but instead in a passenger-bound airplane, which is about to land in Delhi. Rubai informs Pathaan, who finds that Jim has the detonator. Luthra calls the air traffic control to prevent the plane from landing in Delhi. Crashing into a cabin after a long chase mid-air, Pathaan and Jim fight brutally. Pathaan steals the detonator, deactivates Raktbeej, and kills Jim. Afterward, Pathaan is reinstated and made the head of J.O.C.R., with Luthra giving him a file of soldiers who were also forced to retire but want to continue serving the country for Pathaan to mentor and train them, while Nandini is posthumously awarded with the Vir Puraskar for her bravery.

During a mid-credits scene harking back to their interaction, Pathaan and Tiger are seen pondering about retiring and suggesting young agents who can replace them, but eventually decide to keep fighting the threats themselves.[b]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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Yash Raj Films, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham officially announced Pathaan on 2 March 2022 on their social media accounts, revealing the release date with a first look teaser.[24] It was previously teased by other cast and crew members, including Salman Khan and singer-songwriter Vishal Dadlani, on various occasions before. Dadlani announced the film on Twitter, stating, "No number from the past matters, no number in the future is too big. The whole world is waiting for Shah Rukh, more importantly, we're all working on a kickass film with great songs."[25] This film is YRF's first Dolby Cinema project.[26]

Casting

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Shanoo Sharma was the casting director. Khan was cast in the film in September 2020.[27] Padukone joined production that November,[28] while Abraham rounded out the main cast in June 2021, joining filming in Mumbai.[29][30] Dimple Kapadia was cast in December 2020.[31][32] Salman Khan was confirmed to make a cameo appearance in November 2020, reprising his role as Avinash Singh Rathore from the Tiger franchise.[33][34]

Filming

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Principal photography of the film began on 17 November 2020 in Mumbai.[35][36] In January 2021, filming moved to Dubai. Some of the major action sequences including a long chase sequence were shot in the same schedule.[37][38] On 12 April 2021,[39] the crew took a two-day break. However, following the reports of some crew members of the film tested positive for COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown in Maharashtra, further schedules of the film were postponed.[40][41] The filming resumed on 25 June at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai.[42] Later in July, another schedule of the film began.[43] Padukone began filming in this schedule.[44] A song was scheduled to be shot from 7 October in Mallorca and Cádiz,[45][46] but the schedule was postponed.[47]

In February 2022, production moved to Spain to shoot action sequences including Khan, Padukone, and Abraham.[48] Filming then took place in Mallorca and Cádiz.[49] The Spain schedule was completed in March 2022, with the Mumbai schedule completed in Yash Raj Studios as the film wrapped. In October 2022, reshoots and additional scenes were completed. The film was shot in multiple locations across India, Afghanistan, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Russia, Italy and France.[50][51] It was the first Indian film to be shot in Siberia's Lake Baikal.[52]

Music

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Main article: Pathaan (soundtrack)

The soundtrack album for Pathaan featured four tracks: two songs, "Besharam Rang" and "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", composed by Vishal–Shekhar and written by Kumaar and two instrumental themes from the original score written and composed by Sanchit and Ankit Balhara: "Jim's Theme" and "Pathaan's Theme". Apart from its original, the soundtrack album was released in Tamil and Telugu.[53]

Controversy

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See also: Hindutva boycott of Hindi films

Right-wing Hindutva groups alleged that the song "Besharam Rang" promotes obscenity and that it disrespects the saffron colour as Padukone features in a saffron bikini in the song.[54] Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra called the song objectionable and warned that his government may consider banning the film if costumes in the song are not corrected.[55] Khan's effigies and posters were burnt in various cities of Madhya Pradesh as a symbol of protest against the film.[56] TV actor Mukesh Khanna questioned the Censor Board for passing the song despite obscenity.[57] The News Minute termed the entire controversy as "shameless misreading for jingoism" and stated that there were five different costumes worn by Padukone in the song and the boycotters are criticising this particular scene which features merely for 20 seconds as it suits their agenda.[58] A Muslim organisation also objected to the song.[59]

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.[60] The film went through some minor changes though the saffron dress scene in the song "Besharam Rang" was reportedly retained.[61] Pathaan was later granted a U/A certificate by the central Board.[62]

On 4 January 2023, members of Bajrang Dal tore down the posters of the film at an Ahmedabad mall. They also warned them to not release the film in theatres.[63] Gujarat Multiplex Association wrote a letter to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on the threats received by the theatre owners in Gujarat from various groups. Sanghavi assured protection to multiplexes on the release of the film and instructed police chiefs of cities and districts to provide protection to the theatres.[64]

On 17 January 2023, during the BJP national executive meeting in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his party workers and leaders to refrain from making unnecessary remarks on films.[65][66] Despite this, Bajrang Dal activists tore down posters of the film and set them on fire at a cinema hall which was about to screen the movie in Guwahati. Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, assured Shah Rukh Khan that his government would maintain the law and order in the state.[67]

Marketing

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The release date of Pathaan was revealed on 2 March 2022 through an announcement teaser.[68] A first look motion poster was revealed on 25 June 2022.[69] The teaser of the film was released on 2 November 2022, coinciding with Shah Rukh Khan's 57th birthday.[70] The official trailer was released on 10 January 2023.[71] The film's trailer was also showcased on Burj Khalifa on 14 January 2023.[72] Against norm, pre-release publicity was limited with no media interactions or public events.[73]

Release

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Theatrical

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Pathaan was theatrically released, in standard, IMAX and 4DX versions, in India on 25 January 2023, coinciding with Indian Republic Day weekend along with dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu.[74][9] Pathaan was the first Indian film to release in the novel ICE theatre format.[75] The film was released in 8000 screens worldwide, which included 5000 screens in Hindi and 450 screens in Tamil and Telugu versions within India.[76]

The film was theatrically released in Bangladesh on 12 May 2023 and thus became the first Hindi film to be released in the country.[77] The film was released in Russia on 13 July 2023.[78] The film was also released in Japan on 1 September 2023.[79]

Home media

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The digital streaming rights of Pathaan were sold to Amazon Prime Video for ₹100 crore (US$12 million).[80] On the platform, the film's extended version was premiered on 22 March 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.[81][82]

The satellite rights were acquired by Colors Cineplex, where it premiered on 25 May 2025.[83]

Reception

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Critical response

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Pathaan received generally positive reviews from critics.[84] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 82%, with an average score of 6.9/10, based on reviews from 34 critics. The site's critical consensus reads, "A slightly slapdash but still intoxicating blend of occasionally disparate ingredients, Pathaan offers over-the-top action thrills with Bollywood bells and whistles".[85] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 47 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[86]

Abraham, Padukone and Khan (l-r) at an event celebrating Pathaan's box-office success

India

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Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and termed the film a "complete entertainer replete with action, emotions, patriotism, humour, thrill, and of course, the star power of Shah Rukh Khan".[87] Sukanya Verma of Rediff gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem".[88] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and called it a "visual spectacle" while also opining that the action choreography was "truly out of this world".[89] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and said, "Pathaan swings and strikes with all the style and aplomb in the world. It will be a hard act to follow".[90]

Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Pathaan has all the ingredients of a masala potboiler — slowmo entries, iconic battle of good versus bad and most importantly a sexy-smouldering Shah Rukh Khan, who can fight the good fight on and off the screen".[91] Tanisha Bagchi of The Quint gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, "If Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's showdown in War kept you on the edge of your seats, Shah Rukh and John's fistfights and blows are nothing short of whistle-worthy".[92] Abhimanyu Mathur of DNA India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised the performances and score but termed some of the action scenes as "over-the-top and unbelievable".[93] Ritika Handoo of Zee News rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and mentioned, "There is not even a single dull moment in this YRF actioner. The action sequences between SRK and John are over-the-top yet mind-numbing".[94]

Tushar Joshi of India Today rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and stated, "Shah Rukh is the heart of Pathaan".[95] Pooja Biraia Jaiswal of The Week rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Pathaan is a dishoom-dishoom joy ride between Khan and his perfectly beefed-up antagonist Abraham. The intention is not to let the narrative drive the story forward, but to let the larger-than-life magic of its lead superstars cast its spell".[96] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and opined that it has "finally cracked the requirements of an action movie — non-stop action, leavened by glamorous leads, topped by the guy who can save the world, a high-octane set piece and an emo line at a time".[97]

Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Pathaan is so much fun when it's being fun especially with a smashing Salman Khan cameo – that it is tempting to overlook its play-it-safe politics".[98] Sajesh Mohan of Onmanorama stated that "Siddharth Anand's Pathaan lays out a perfect red-carpet entry for Shah Rukh Khan into the YRF Spy Universe with its right formula of high-octane death and logic-defying action sequences seasoned with desh bhakti (patriotism) and qurbani (sacrifice)."[99] Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times stated, "Pathaan is your true-blue commercial, masala entertainer that's not trying to send across any message or be a social commentary on the current state of affairs in the country. It's fun, non-fussy and fantastic at the same time".[100] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote, "The film's greatest blaster is its hero itself, parleying his well-oiled impishness, time-tested charm and mesmeric screen presence for a cheesy but also entertaining save-the-nation exercise".[101]

International

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Cath Clarke of The Guardian rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "This enjoyable high-octane action spy movie from India is possibly the most fun you can currently have at the cinema. Still, the cheers kept coming; the loudest whoop of all when Salman Khan made an entrance as Tiger, a hero from an earlier movie in the series".[102] Conversely, Simon Abrams of TheWrap dismissed it as "an amateurish Indian super-spy thriller that's never as well-executed as it is conceptually goofy and politically dubious".[103]

Owen Gleiberman of Variety was similarly not impressed, terming the film a "sprawling, mountainous tangle of pulp that stacks one genre on top of the next with an arbitrary verve", but picked up the "iconic quality of its stars" Khan and Abraham for praise.[104] Timon Singh of Empire summarised, "Pathaan delivers everything that an Indian blockbuster should: a guaranteed box office draw with Khan, exotic locales, crowd-pleasing cameos, stunning dance numbers and gravity-defying stunts that make the Fast and Furious franchise look restrained."[105]

Box office

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Pathaan broke several box-office opening records for a Hindi film.[15][14] Globally, it became the first Hindi film to gross ₹100 crore (US$12 million) on its first day.[106] It earned ₹106 crore (US$13 million) worldwide on its opening day, with ₹70 crore (US$8.3 million) from India and ₹36.69 crore (US$4.3 million) from overseas. Pathaan also became the highest opener in the domestic Hindi market, collecting ₹55 crore (US$6.5 million) net in Hindi, breaking the record of KGF Chapter 2 and collected ₹57 crore (US$6.7 million) in terms of all-India net collection across all languages, which is also the highest for a Hindi film.[107] Worldwide, the film crossed the ₹200 crore (US$24 million) mark, in the first two days, the ₹300 crore (US$35 million) mark in the first three days, and the ₹400 crore (US$47 million) mark in its first four days, becoming the fastest Hindi film to do all.[108][109][110][111] In India too, it became the fastest Hindi film to collect ₹200 crore (US$24 million) and ₹300 crore (US$35 million), which it did within four and seven days, respectively.[112] It broke these records previously held by the Hindi version of the Kannada film KGF: Chapter 2 (2022).[113] By the second weekend, it became the first original Hindi film to net over ₹400 crore (US$47 million) domestically, overtaking Dangal (2016).[114]

Outside India, Pathaan's opening-weekend overseas gross totalled US$25.5 million in its five-day extended weekend.[15][115] IMAX grosses accounted for US$2.5 million, the highest for an Indian film.[115] In North America and Canada, it earned US$6.88 million in its opening weekend from 695 theatres, finishing third, for a total of US$9.48 million; a record for a Hindi film.[15][116][117] In the United Kingdom and Ireland box office, it recorded the highest single-day gross for an Indian film with £319,348.[118] Over the weekend, it earned £1.4 million, finishing second after Avatar: The Way of Water, for a total of £2 million.[119] It set further Hindi-film opening weekend records in UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia, and Indian-film opening weekend records in Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.[15] With a US$582,000 gross in Germany, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film in the market in its opening weekend itself.[15] Box Office India reported that by grossing around US$31 million in its first eight days, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film in overseas, excluding China (where it did not release).[120][121]

By the second weekend, Pathaan emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film in the US, earning over $13.4 million, overtaking Dangal, and in the UK, it became the first Indian film to earn over £3 million, grossing $4.15 million.[114][122] It also became the highest-grossing Indian film in UAE, Australia, and New Zealand.[122] Pathaan emerged as the first Hindi film to gross over $100 million without a China release.[122]

On its fourth Wednesday, Pathaan became the first Hindi film to earn ₹500 crore (US$59 million) net in India.[123] On the twenty seventh day of its release, Pathaan became the fifth Indian film to gross ₹1000 crore worldwide and only the second Hindi film to do so.[20] On the 37th day of its release, it crossed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion to become the highest grossing Hindi film in India.[124] Pathaan also creats record collection in South Indian market to grossed total ₹135.5 crore (US$16 million) become first Hindi film to achieve 100 crore mark at South market, which later broken by Khan's own film Jawan.[125] Pathaan managed to sold 35 million tickets which is one of the highest in the history of Indian cinema.[126] Box Office India declared the film as the 25th "All-Time Blockbuster" from the Hindi film industry.[127]

As of 6 April 2023, the film has grossed ₹654.28 crore (US$77 million) in India and ₹396.02 crore (US$47 million) overseas for a worldwide gross collection of ₹1,050.30 crore (US$120 million).[20] This made it the third-highest-grossing Hindi film, sixth-highest-grossing Indian film, the seventh-highest-grossing film in the domestic market and the second highest-grossing of Khan's career.[16]

Future

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Pathaan 2

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As confirmed by the production head, Pathaan 2 is in development and will be a sequel to the first film Pathaan with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone reprising their roles, the film is scheduled to go on floors by the end of 2025 and will be released by 2028. The film will be on production without the director of the first film, Siddharth Anand on board.[128]

Accolades

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Award Ceremony date Category Recipients Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards 28 January 2024 Best Film Yash Raj Films Nominated [129][130]
Best Director Siddharth Anand Nominated
Best Actress Deepika Padukone Nominated
Best Story Siddharth Anand Nominated
Best Screenplay Shridhar Raghavan Nominated
Best Dialogue Abbas Tyrewala Nominated
Best Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Shilpa Rao – "Besharam Rang" Won
Best Editing Aarif Shaikh Nominated
Best Choreography Bosco–Caesar – "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" Nominated
Best Cinematography Satchith Paulose Nominated
Best Sound Design Manas Choudhury and Ganesh Gangadharan Nominated
Best Background Score Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara Nominated
Best Costume Design Shaleena Nathani, Mamta Anand and Niharika Jolly Nominated
Best Action Casey O'Neill, Craig Macrae and Sunil Rodrigues Nominated
Best Special Effects YFX Nominated
International Indian Film Academy Awards 28 September 2024 Best Director Siddharth Anand Nominated [131]
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Best Actress Deepika Padukone Nominated
Best Villain John Abraham Nominated
Best Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Arijit Singh – "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Shilpa Rao – "Besharam Rang" Nominated
Best Choreography Bosco-Caesar – "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" Won

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is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by and produced by under the banner of . The film stars as Pathaan, an exiled (RAW) agent tasked with preventing an apocalyptic attack on orchestrated by a vengeful , played by , with portraying a dual-role ISI agent allied with the protagonist. As the fourth entry in the Spy Universe franchise, it incorporates crossovers from prior installments featuring agents like ( cameo). Released theatrically on 25 January 2023, coinciding with 's weekend, Pathaan grossed ₹1,050.3 worldwide, establishing it as one of the highest-grossing Indian films and the top-earning Hindi film of its release year. This success ended a period of relative commercial setbacks for since 2017, revitalizing his box office draw through high-stakes action sequences and patriotic themes. Pre-release, the film faced backlash from Hindu nationalist groups and some affiliates over the song "," where 's saffron-colored bikini attire was interpreted as disparaging a sacred Hindu , prompting protests, vandalism, and campaigns that highlighted tensions between artistic expression and cultural sensitivities in Indian cinema. Despite these efforts, empirical audience turnout demonstrated robust demand, underscoring the limits of organized opposition against market-driven popularity.

Synopsis

Plot

Pathaan, codenamed Avinash Singh Rathore and portrayed as a dedicated (RAW) agent, operates undercover in following a botched mission that lands him in a high-security . There, he uncovers about an imminent bioterrorist threat to orchestrated by Jim, a rogue ex-RAW operative turned leader of the outfit "Outfit X." Jim, driven by personal vendetta after India’s revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019, which he blames for the deaths of his wife Nandini and unborn child during ensuing cross-border strikes while he was undercover in , acquires vials of the lethal bioweapon "Raktbeej"—a synthetic virus capable of causing rapid hemorrhaging—from Russian black market sources. He plans to sell it to vengeful Pakistani elements, including General Nadeem, for deployment against ten major Indian cities via suicide attackers, aiming to inflict mass casualties as retribution. Rescued from captivity by fellow agent during a daring extraction sequence in snowy Russian terrain, Pathaan pursues Jim across international locales, including espionage-laden pursuits in the ' skyscrapers and high-altitude chases. Central to the conflict is Pathaan's uneasy alliance with Rubina Mohsin (alias Rubai), a Pakistani (ISI) operative initially tasked with securing Raktbeej for her agency's retaliation but motivated by her own losses from Indian strikes; her shifting loyalties and intimate involvement with Pathaan introduce layers of betrayal and redemption amid double-crosses. The narrative escalates through aerial dogfights, underwater infiltrations, and ground assaults, as Pathaan dismantles Jim's network, destroys the primary stockpile, and thwarts the weaponized canisters' launch toward , culminating in a sacrificial confrontation that underscores individual resolve against national peril.

Cast and Characters

Principal Cast

Shah Rukh Khan leads the cast as Pathaan, an elite operative for India's (RAW) who undertakes high-stakes missions to counter national security threats. portrays Rubina "Rubai" Mohsin, an agent of Pakistan's (ISI) whose role involves intricate intelligence operations. plays Jim, the film's central antagonist who heads the mercenary organization Outfit X after defecting from Indian intelligence service. appears in a cameo as Avinash "Tiger" Singh Rathore, a character from prior entries, reinforcing interconnections within the franchise.

Production

Development

Pathaan originated as an expansion of ' (YRF) Spy Universe, a shared cinematic franchise initiated by producer to interconnect spy thriller narratives following the successes of Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and (2019). Chopra envisioned Pathaan as a key installment to elevate the universe's scale, focusing on high-stakes with crossover potential, while prioritizing action-driven to differentiate it from prior romantic elements in the series. Director was enlisted after his successful handling of , where he pitched the Pathaan concept to Chopra around 2019, emphasizing grand visual spectacles and a robust script to anchor the film's action sequences. The screenplay, developed by Anand alongside , centered on a former RAW agent's mission against a traitor, blending intense physicality with emotional stakes to suit the lead's return to commercial cinema. This phase marked a deliberate shift toward spectacle over conventional romance, aligning with evolving audience preferences for adrenaline-fueled narratives in action films. Development gained momentum in 2018–2020, influenced by Shah Rukh Khan's push for a high-octane comeback vehicle following the commercial disappointment of Zero (2018), during which he underwent physical transformation and recovery from injuries. Khan personally convinced a initially hesitant Chopra and Anand—citing his age of 57 as a concern—to greenlight the project, fulfilling Chopra's longstanding 1993 promise from the sets of Darr to cast him in an action-hero role. This collaboration finalized the script's core, positioning Pathaan as Khan's reentry into the spy genre without relying on prior franchise familiarity.

Casting

Shah Rukh Khan was cast in the lead role, ending a four-year hiatus from feature films after the commercial disappointments of Fan (2016) and Zero (2018), with the selection aimed at capitalizing on his enduring popularity for an action-oriented comeback. Producer approached Khan directly, securing his agreement to headline the entry despite recent setbacks, prioritizing his mass-market draw over immediate post-hiatus risks. Deepika Padukone was chosen as the female lead to pair with Khan, leveraging their proven on-screen rapport from collaborations like Chennai Express (2013) and her established action credentials to balance the high-stakes espionage narrative. Her casting emphasized versatility in dual-layered roles, complementing Khan's return without overshadowing the central action focus. The primary antagonist was tailored for , with director citing his physical build and prior villainous portrayals—such as in (2004)—as ideal for a physically imposing foe that audiences could "cherish forever." Abraham's selection ensured credible threat level against Khan's , enhancing confrontation intensity through matched athleticism. Supporting cameos, including Salman Khan reprising his Tiger character from the YRF Spy Universe, were locked in by late 2020 to foster interconnected storytelling and boost cross-franchise synergy, with filming commencing in early 2021. This integration aimed to amplify event-film status by uniting major stars in brief but pivotal sequences.

Filming

Principal photography for Pathaan began on 17 November 2020 in , . The production utilized practical locations across multiple countries to enhance authenticity, including in the starting in January 2021, (with shoots in , Cadiz, and Jerez), ( and the frozen in for a high-speed bike chase sequence), (), , and . Filming encountered significant delays due to protocols, including lockdowns in that halted shoots in early 2021 and mandatory quarantines affecting international schedules, such as a planned UAE stint postponed in March 2021. Subsequent waves, including , further postponed segments like the Spain schedule into early 2022. Resumption occurred in late June 2021, with wrapping after the final Spain leg on 27 March 2022. The action sequences, featuring stunts, chases, and combat, were coordinated with international expertise, including Hollywood stunt director , who designed key set pieces previously seen in films like and the series. These high-octane elements emphasized practical execution on location to capture dynamic realism, such as the perilous maneuvers on Siberia's icy terrain.

Post-production

The post-production of Pathaan featured extensive integration, with yFX, the in-house division of , delivering over 3,000 VFX shots to realize the film's high-octane action sequences, including CGI environments, crowd simulations, and digital enhancements for stunts. Pre-visualization techniques were employed rigorously to plan complex set pieces, such as chase scenes and confrontations, allowing for precise execution and praised by lead actors and for enabling hands-on involvement in choreography refinement. YRF's VFX supervisor Bharda oversaw the process, incorporating more than 2,000 shots that included virtual sets and prosthetic augmentations to heighten the thriller's realism without relying on green-screen overkill. Editing prioritized dynamic pacing to fit the 146-minute runtime, balancing rapid cuts in action segments with measured tension in beats to sustain viewer throughout the thriller's . amplified the film's intensity through layered audio cues for explosions and pursuits, while applied desaturated palettes in key sequences to underscore the story's high-stakes, shadowy undertones. Post-production wrapped in late 2022 following reshoots in , enabling certification and final mastering ahead of the January 2023 release. This phase marked a technical milestone for Indian cinema, with yFX's output demonstrating improved domestic capabilities in blockbuster-scale effects, though initial teaser critiques highlighted areas like that were refined in the theatrical cut.

Music

Composition and Tracks

The soundtrack of Pathaan features two principal songs composed by the duo and , with lyrics penned by . The background score was composed separately by brothers , incorporating orchestral elements to build tension during action sequences and underscore the film's narrative. The album was released digitally on 22 December 2022, prior to the film's theatrical debut, allowing early promotion through music videos. "Besharam Rang", the lead single released on 11 December 2022, features vocals by , , , and , and is characterized by its upbeat rhythm and choreography-driven visuals integrating lead actors and . "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", released as part of the full soundtrack, includes performances by , , , and , with its high-energy composition syncing directly to an extended action sequence in the film, enhancing the spy thriller's pace. The instrumental tracks, such as "Pathaan's Theme" and "Jim's Theme", emphasize pulsating rhythms and string sections to evoke urgency and character motifs without overpowering the dialogue or plot progression. Overall, the supports the film's dynamic tone through selective integration, prioritizing narrative momentum over extensive song sequences typical in Bollywood productions.
Track TitleComposersSingers/PerformersDuration
Besharam RangVishal–ShekharShilpa Rao, Caralisa Monteiro, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani4:27
Jhoome Jo PathaanVishal–ShekharArijit Singh, Sukriti Kakar, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani4:16
Pathaan's ThemeSanchit Balhara, Ankit BalharaInstrumental3:02
Jim's ThemeSanchit Balhara, Ankit BalharaInstrumental1:58

Controversies

Boycott Campaign

The boycott campaign against Pathaan originated in mid-December 2022 following the release of the promotional song "Besharam Rang," in which Deepika Padukone appears in a saffron-colored bikini. Saffron holds religious significance in Hinduism as a symbol of purity and spirituality, and critics, including Hindu nationalists, argued that its use in such attire constituted a deliberate insult to Hindu sentiments, amplified by the song's title translating to "shameless colors." Hindu nationalist organizations, such as , mobilized protests demanding a ban on the film, citing the song's visuals as promoting obscenity and cultural disrespect. Additional grievances included Khan's 2015 public statement describing as experiencing "extreme intolerance," which resurfaced on and was interpreted by detractors as anti-national undermining Hindu-majority sensitivities. Some groups also objected to the film's title and portrayal of the Pathan (Pashtun) community, claiming it reinforced negative stereotypes through associations with violence and indecency in promotional material. The campaign escalated through social media hashtags like #BoycottPathaan and physical actions, including Bajrang Dal members tearing down posters in malls and theaters in cities such as Ahmedabad, Indore, and Guwahati, alongside chants of Hanuman Chalisa during disruptions. Political figures affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) echoed concerns, with some urging scrutiny of the content for hurting religious feelings, though demands varied from content edits to outright screening halts. Protesters framed the opposition as a defense against Bollywood's perceived pattern of anti-Hindu bias, contrasting with supporters' arguments for creative liberty, but the boycott rhetoric emphasized causal links between the visuals and broader cultural erosion. Despite widespread calls, the boycott exerted limited empirical influence on theatrical availability, with isolated incidents like morning show cancellations in and poster removals in , but no nationwide bans or significant reductions in screen counts. Theaters prioritized Pathaan screenings, displacing other films to accommodate demand, underscoring the campaign's failure to materially suppress distribution amid high audience turnout. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reviewed Pathaan on December 29, 2022, advising filmmakers to implement minor modifications, primarily to the song "Besharam Rang" for compliance with guidelines on decency and cultural sensitivities, while rejecting broader demands for extensive cuts or a ban amid public petitions objecting to the song's visuals. CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi emphasized that the board followed standard procedures and adopted a balanced certification approach, with the full extent of decisions evident upon release. The film received a U/A certificate on January 5, 2023, following 10 specified edits, including dialogue adjustments and visual trims, enabling its scheduled theatrical debut without prohibition. Multiple police complaints were lodged against the song's content, including an FIR filed in Mumbai on December 19, 2022, accusing it of promoting vulgarity, and petitions in Bihar courts seeking action against the cast for allegedly offending sentiments, but these did not escalate to any formal ban or pre-release halt, as authorities found no substantiated intent to provoke communal discord. Yash Raj Films and director Siddharth Anand proceeded with preparations undeterred, underscoring the film's core theme of an Indian agent's sacrifices for and unity against , which aligned with patriotic motifs rather than divisive elements. Advance bookings demonstrated resilience to backlash, with over 4.19 tickets sold by January 24, 2023, surpassing records set by prior blockbusters like KGF: Chapter 2.

Marketing and Promotion

Strategies and Campaigns

The promotional campaign for Pathaan commenced with the release of Khan's first-look motion poster on June 24, 2022, depicting the actor in a rugged, action-oriented avatar to signal his return to lead roles after a four-year hiatus, generating initial buzz among fans. This was followed by John Abraham's motion poster on August 25, 2022, unveiled by Khan himself, which emphasized the film's high-stakes confrontation and rough-edged intensity to heighten anticipation for the spectacle. Subsequent character posters, including one for Abraham on December 18, 2022, spotlighted the villain's menacing presence, strategically timed to sustain visual intrigue leading into the holiday season. Yash Raj Films escalated efforts in late 2022 by launching the official teaser on November 2, 2022, showcasing explosive action sequences and Khan's transformed physique, explicitly positioning the film for a January 25, 2023, release coinciding with India's to capitalize on patriotic fervor and wide accessibility in , Tamil, and Telugu languages. To broaden mass appeal, the campaign incorporated musical elements, starting with the '' song poster on December 11, 2022, featuring in vibrant attire, which rapidly amplified engagement through viral shares and fan frenzy. The strategy relied heavily on Khan's star power and fan loyalty, with pre-release activities including interactive Ask Me Anything sessions hosted by the actor to foster direct audience connection and hype without traditional press events. Integration with the formed a core pillar, with the franchise logo unveiled on January 7, 2023, attached to the official trailer released on January 10, 2023, to underscore interconnected storytelling and tease crossovers like Salman Khan's cameo, thereby leveraging prior films' momentum for synergy. The trailer highlighted adrenaline-fueled stunts and global locales, achieving significant online traction, while plans for international premieres aligned with the slot to target audiences and maximize early word-of-mouth. Overall, these efforts prioritized digital virality and spectacle-driven content, culminating in heightened metrics without extensive brand tie-ins beyond the cinematic ecosystem.

Handling Public Backlash

In response to the backlash over the song "," particularly objections to the use of saffron-colored attire, the filmmakers complied with suggestions from the (CBFC) to make modifications prior to certification. On December 29, 2022, the CBFC advised edits to the song, including the removal of three specific scenes deemed objectionable, and alterations to on-screen text such as changing "Black Prison, " to "Black Prison" to avoid geopolitical sensitivities. These changes, implemented by early January 2023, were presented as minor adjustments to secure a "U/A" rating without altering the song's core content or removing it entirely, despite earlier speculation about potential excision. Shah Rukh Khan, the film's lead, addressed the controversy in public appearances, emphasizing the movie's patriotic themes and distancing it from political interpretations. At the Kerala International Film Festival on December 15, 2022, Khan critiqued social media's role in amplifying negativity, stating it could be "divisive and destructive" but affirmed his commitment to creative work regardless of external pressures. He reiterated on December 18, 2022, that Pathaan was "very patriotic," urging audiences to focus on its pro-India narrative rather than isolated elements like the song, while rejecting calls to politicize entertainment. The handling strategy appeared to convert initial negativity into heightened interest, as evidenced by advance booking data that contradicted boycott predictions. By January 19, 2023, platforms like BookMyShow reported over 500,000 tickets sold in pre-sales, setting records and signaling a "" where protests amplified curiosity. This culminated in the boycott hashtag #BoycottPathaan being overshadowed by celebratory trends like #Pathaan100crWorldwide after the film's January 25, 2023, opening collected ₹56 nett domestically, demonstrating the campaign's failure to deter audiences. Critics of the response, including some right-wing commentators, viewed the song edits as to vocal sensitivities, potentially compromising artistic integrity to placate institutional pressures. Supporters, however, regarded these steps as pragmatic navigation of regulatory hurdles in India's certification process, prioritizing release and audience access over confrontation, which ultimately validated the approach through commercial vindication.

Release

Theatrical Release

Pathaan received a UA certification from India's on 2 January 2023, permitting viewing by audiences of all ages with parental guidance for those under 12. The film was released theatrically worldwide on 25 January 2023 by , including simultaneous screenings in multiple countries such as the , , , , and . In India, the rollout aligned with the weekend, positioning the patriotic spy thriller to benefit from heightened national sentiment around the 26 January holiday. Distributed primarily in with dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu, Pathaan screened in standard, , and formats across roughly 5,000 locations domestically. managed international distribution through its established networks, enabling the expansive reach to over 100 territories and marking a significant scale for exports. Advance bookings commenced on 20 January 2023 to build anticipation ahead of the holiday-timed debut.

Home Media and Distribution

The digital streaming rights for Pathaan were acquired by , with the film premiering on the platform on March 22, 2023, in , Tamil, and Telugu languages. The OTT version included an extended cut incorporating scenes deleted from the theatrical release to achieve a tighter runtime of approximately 146 minutes. Physical home media distribution was primarily limited to international markets. A Blu-ray edition released in Germany on August 4, 2023, featured the film in with German and options. A Japanese Blu-ray followed on January 10, 2024. No official DVD or Blu-ray releases occurred in , with unofficial versions circulating online despite withholding domestic physical media. International dubbed versions expanded post-theatrical accessibility, including a wide release in and CIS countries on July 13, 2023, across over 3,000 screens. Official platforms like Prime Video and countered piracy proliferation by providing legal dubbed access in select overseas markets, though unauthorized copies persisted online.

Reception

Critical Response

Pathaan garnered mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with praise centered on its high-octane action sequences and Khan's commanding performance, though detractors highlighted a formulaic narrative and logical inconsistencies. On , the film holds an 82% approval rating based on 34 reviews, reflecting general approval for its spectacle-driven entertainment value. assigns a score of 47 out of 100 from seven critics, indicating mixed or average reception due to uneven scripting amid visual flair. Critics lauded the film's action choreography, which drew comparisons to Hollywood blockbusters like , with brutal, well-executed fight scenes blending Bollywood flair and international influences. Khan's portrayal of the titular spy was frequently hailed as a career highlight, showcasing physical prowess and charisma that revitalized his action-hero persona after a four-year hiatus. and stunt work, including elaborate set pieces like mid-air confrontations, were commended for elevating the production's technical ambition. Conversely, reviewers criticized the screenplay for its thin plot reliant on tropes without sufficient depth or originality, resulting in predictable twists and expository dialogue. The film's 146-minute runtime was faulted for pacing issues, with a sluggish first half giving way to repetitive action that occasionally prioritized spectacle over coherence. Some noted derivative elements borrowed from Western spy franchises, diluting the narrative's stakes amid over-the-top sequences that strained believability. Indian outlets tended toward more favorable assessments, emphasizing the film's crowd-pleasing energy and Khan's star power as a successful genre entry, often rating it around 3.5 to 4 out of 5 stars. International critics, such as those from Variety and , acknowledged the thrills but underscored its chaotic execution and length as barriers to broader acclaim, viewing it as a flashy yet unpolished homage to global action .

Audience and Commercial Success

Audience reception for Pathaan was polarized yet predominantly positive among Indian viewers, with high engagement driven by Khan's star power and the film's action-oriented spectacle. On BookMyShow, the platform aggregated over 216,000 user reviews averaging around 9/10, with many citing the movie's high-octane sequences, music, and Khan's charismatic performance as highlights for repeat watches and theatrical buzz. In contrast, 's global user base rated it 5.8/10 from approximately 164,000 votes, reflecting mixed feedback where entertainment value clashed with criticisms of predictable plotting and shortcomings. This discrepancy underscores BookMyShow's heavier reliance on domestic fan input, while captured broader skepticism, including from viewers unimpressed by perceived overhype. The film's resonance stemmed from viewers' embrace of unapologetic Bollywood , with audiences attributing success to Khan's four-year screen hiatus and his ability to embody a heroic that transcended boycott calls over co-star Padukone's attire. Fan campaigns amplified this, as clubs organized pre-release events and drives, framing attendance as a rejection of politicized interference in choices. Reports highlighted packed theaters and spontaneous celebrations, with viewers praising the narrative's focus on nationalistic action over divisive subplots, leading to organic word-of-mouth that boosted walk-ins despite initial controversies. Some detractors, however, viewed the fervor as manufactured by Khan's loyalists, arguing it inflated perceptions of universal appeal amid uneven pacing. Empirical metrics reinforced Pathaan's audience pull, topping IMDb's 2023 list for most popular Indian theatrical releases based on page views and engagement, signaling a cultural buy-in that empowered Bollywood's mass-market model against South Indian dominance. This viewer-driven momentum, fueled by Khan's likeability and the film's rejection of ideological tests, manifested in sustained theater occupancy, where audiences prioritized spectacle and star-driven over external narratives.

Box Office Analysis

Pathaan earned a net collection of ₹543.10 in and a worldwide gross of approximately ₹1,050 , making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. The film's gross reached ₹657.50 , with overseas markets contributing around $48.5 million (roughly ₹400 at prevailing exchange rates), driven primarily by diaspora audiences in , the , and the . The film achieved record-breaking openings, collecting ₹57 crore on its first day (primarily from Hindi circuits, with ₹55 crore domestically), escalating to ₹106 crore worldwide on debut, surpassing previous benchmarks for Hindi films post-pandemic. Its first-week worldwide gross exceeded ₹600 crore, with sustained performance through word-of-mouth and repeat viewings pushing it past the ₹1,000 crore milestone within a month, a feat unmatched by prior Yash Raj Films releases like War or Ek Tha Tiger. Regionally, Hindi markets dominated with over 95% of domestic earnings, while dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil added marginal contributions of under ₹10 crore combined, reflecting limited penetration in non-Hindi circuits compared to pan-India successes. Causal factors included pent-up demand following the pandemic's disruption of theatrical releases, which had led to industry-wide flops and reduced footfalls prior to 2023. Khan's four-year hiatus from lead roles—after underperforming films like Zero (2018)—created anticipation among his fanbase, channeling loyalty into high occupancy rates, particularly in single-screen theaters in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Pre-release controversy over the song , involving boycott calls related to costuming, inadvertently amplified visibility and curiosity, boosting opening weekend collections by drawing counter-audiences and converting skepticism into attendance. These elements, combined with the spy universe's established action appeal, enabled Pathaan to outperform expectations in a recovering market, though its reliance on heartland and overseas diaspora limited broader regional diversification.

Legacy and Future Developments

Accolades and Awards

Pathaan garnered recognition primarily for its action sequences, choreography, supporting performances, and soundtrack, earning wins across several Indian award ceremonies. At the 69th Filmfare Awards held on 28 January 2024, the film won Best Playback Singer – Female for Shilpa Rao's rendition of "Besharam Rang", while receiving 16 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director for Siddharth Anand, Best Actress for Deepika Padukone, and Best Action for stunt coordinators Casey O'Neill, Craig Macrae, and Sunil Rodrigues. The 2024 awarded the film Best Supporting Actress for , Best Playback Singer – Male for Arijit Singh's "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", Best Playback Singer – Female for Shilpa Rao's "", and Best Choreography for Bosco-Caesar's work on "Jhoome Jo Pathaan". Similarly, at the International Awards 2024, Kapadia won Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Rao repeated her win for Best Playback Singer – Female. Internationally, Pathaan received the People's Choice Award for Best Film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 and topped the 6th Annual Global Demand Awards as the Most In-Demand Movie of 2023, alongside Most In-Demand Action Movie and Most In-Demand Asian Export, based on audience demand metrics. It also earned nominations at the 24th IIFA Awards, including Best Director and Best Actress, and for Best Stunt in an Action Film at Vulture's 2023 Annual Stunt Awards, competing against Hollywood entries like John Wick: Chapter 4 and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
CeremonyCategoryWinner
Showsha Reel AwardsBest Playback Singer – Female ("")
The film did not receive National Film Awards, with Shah Rukh Khan's recognition in that forum stemming from his performance in Jawan instead. Overall, sources report approximately 11 verified wins amid broader nominations, highlighting technical and musical merits over acting categories.

Cultural and Industry Impact

Pathaan marked a pivotal revival for Shah Rukh Khan's career, which had faced commercial setbacks with films like Zero (2018) and Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017), positioning him as a central figure in Bollywood's action genre resurgence post-pandemic. The film's success, grossing over ₹1,000 crore worldwide, demonstrated the enduring draw of star power in driving audience turnout, encouraging producers to prioritize high-budget spectacles featuring established actors over unproven narratives. This shift reinforced Bollywood's reliance on celebrity-driven economics, where individual stardom often overshadows story depth, as evidenced by subsequent YRF Spy Universe expansions that leveraged Khan's involvement to mitigate risks. The film's integration into the enhanced the franchise's viability, prompting increased investments in interconnected action-thrillers with budgets exceeding ₹250 crore for elaborate sequences, signaling a broader industry pivot toward Hollywood-inspired narratives. Director Siddharth Anand's emphasis on spectacle over subtlety influenced genre evolution, elevating female leads like as action protagonists while prioritizing visual effects and stunts, though critics noted this often at the expense of coherent plotting. Culturally, Pathaan's triumph amid boycott calls—sparked by the song Besharam Rang's use of saffron attire, perceived by some as insensitive to Hindu symbolism—highlighted audiences' preference for escapist entertainment over ideological boycotts, undermining campaigns targeting perceived cultural offenses. The narrative's portrayal of a Muslim agent sacrificing for national unity offered a counterpoint to rising Hindu nationalist tropes in cinema, fostering discourse on inclusive patriotism without directly confronting political agendas, though it skirted deeper challenges to prevailing sensitivities. This success promoted themes of cross-border cooperation and heroism transcending religious lines, yet reinforced star-centric storytelling that prioritizes mass appeal over nuanced exploration of nationalism's complexities.

Sequel Projects

Following the commercial success of Pathaan, announced development of a direct sequel featuring reprising his role as the titular RAW agent, with expected to return as Rubina Mohsin. locked the script by early 2025, after reviewed and approved it, though production schedules were delayed due to the lead actors' commitments to other projects like King and revisions for narrative coherence. Filming is now slated to commence in early 2026, reflecting adjustments for refined scripting and actor availability rather than any shelving, as the original film's performance incentivized expansion but required careful plotting to sustain stakes. A proposed crossover sequel, Tiger vs Pathaan, pitting Khan's Pathaan against Salman Khan's Tiger from the Tiger franchise, entered pre-production but faced revisions amid ' broader strategic shifts. Reports in June 2025 clarified the project was not shelved, with actively rewriting the script to align character arcs and elevate conflict, countering earlier speculation of indefinite pause. Delays stem from script refinements to avoid formulaic clashes and scheduling conflicts with the stars' solo commitments, potentially targeting a 2026 start though no firm timeline has been confirmed as of October 2025. Industry insiders attribute the retooling to the need for causal narrative progression post-Pathaan's high benchmarks, prioritizing quality over rushed production.

YRF Spy Universe Integration

Pathaan serves as a pivotal entry in the (YRF) , linking prior installments such as (2012) and its sequel (2017), alongside (2019), through shared elements of (R&AW) operations and recurring threats. The film includes a cameo by reprising his role as , establishing direct continuity and positioning Pathaan () as a central operative combating a plot that echoes broader universe antagonists. This integration has anchored crossovers, with Pathaan's narrative serving as a conceptual origin for unified arcs despite its timeline placement after earlier films. The film's success has amplified the universe's box office momentum, grossing over ₹1,050 worldwide and becoming the highest-earning entry to date, contributing to the franchise's cumulative earnings exceeding ₹1,200 by early 2023. This performance maintained the YRF Spy Universe's 100% blockbuster record at the time, fostering synergy through audience familiarity with interconnected characters and escalating stakes in subsequent projects. Reports indicate approximately 3.5 footfalls for Pathaan, underscoring its role in expanding viewer engagement across the shared canon. Looking ahead, Pathaan facilitates expansions via planned cameos, including Shah Rukh Khan's potential appearance as Pathaan in the 2025 female-led film Alpha, starring and Sharvari, with confirmed as mentor Kabir. Producer has reportedly designed this role to bridge into Pathaan 2, enhancing franchise cohesion while a Tiger cameo is also under consideration. Such setups aim to sustain momentum, though industry analyses highlight challenges in reconciling high-profile star egos with narrative coherence, often resulting in cameo-heavy plots that prioritize over unified . Critics argue this approach risks formulaic repetition, necessitating reimaginings to balance individual film viability with overarching arcs.

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