Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan Gets a Rajnikanth Style Welcome In Chennai, SRK's Cut Outs Covered in Garlands

Amid much wait and anticipation, Shah Rukh Khan’s pan-India spectacle Jawan, with the visionary directors Atlee got released worldwide on September 7. While we wait for the reviews to come pouring in, the craze behind SRK’s mass film is unprecedented across the country. One such example is the Rohini Theatre, Chennai. Considered as the den of Rajnikanth fans, the theatre got crowded in no time but this time for King Khan.

An X user going by the name Rocky Bhai shared a picture from outside the Rohini theatre, capturing a mammoth SRK’s poster with garlands around the neck. Just below, a crowd of eager fans were swarming in to get inside the movie theatre. The post was captioned, “CRAZE FOR SRK IN SOUTH INDIA ???? Chennai – Rohini Cinemas ???? King of Indian Cinema ???????????? #Jawan #Jawanfdfs #JawanFirstDayFirstShow.”

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For the unversed, Rohini Theatre is a famous cinema hall located in Chennai, India. It holds a special place in the hearts of Chennai’s residents and is known for its historical significance in the city’s entertainment scene. Rohini Theatre is particularly renowned for screening Tamil movies and has been a hub for film enthusiasts for many decades, especially for Rajnikanth’s films. It has witnessed the premiere of numerous blockbuster Tamil films and remains a popular destination for moviegoers in Chennai.

Meanwhile, the moment has finally arrived! Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ has made its grand debut in theatres, and the level of excitement among fans has reached an all-time high. Today, on September 7, the film graced the silver screen, drawing massive crowds and sparking jubilant celebrations as eager moviegoers rushed to catch the crack-of-dawn 6 a.m. screenings. Yes, you read that correctly. Social media is currently ablaze with videos showcasing exuberant gatherings outside cinema halls, as enthusiastic fans gather for the very first show of the day, overflowing with anticipation. And guess what? It gets even better. Reports are flooding in about police officers being dispatched to multiple theatres to manage the colossal SRK fanbase, which has gone absolutely bonkers with joy over the release of their beloved star’s movie.

Jawan has already created a history at the box office as the film has sold more than one million tickets in India. If advance sales are anything to go by, Jawan has earned over Rs 37 crores gross globally. Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu sent his best wishes to SRK for the release of Jawan and said that he’d be watching the movie in a theatre with his family. Jawan is likely to feature special cameos by South superstars Thalapathy Vijay and Allu Arjun of Pushpa fame.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film releases worldwide today in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.