Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited action thriller, Jawan, has finally hit the big screens and has taken the biggest-ever start in history of Bollywood. Released on a non-holiday Thursday, Jawan is on its way to create new records in the industry. Not just Netizens, even Critics gave positive reviews about the film confirming that Jawan has lived up to its massive expectations. Speaking about the box office collection, Atlee's film has already surpassed the first-day numbers of Pathaan. It's Shah Rukh Khan vs Shah Rukh Khan now, as earlier this year Pathaan earned Rs 55 crores in the first day and now Jawan earned Rs 65.50 crore. Jawan Box Office Collection Day 1: Shah Rukh Khan's Film Scripts History, Becomes Bollywood's Highest Opener By Minting Rs 65.50 Crore In India.

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According to trade analyst, Taran Adarsh's post on X, Jawan earned 19 percent higher than Pathaan. Coming to the top openings for an Indian film in the Hindi language domestically, Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and Pathaan occupy top two spots. Yash's KGF 2 (Hindi) earned the third spot, Hrithik Roshan's War earned the fourth and Aamir Khan- Katrina Kaif's Thugs Of Hindustan holds the fifth spot. Jawan Craze: Anand Mahindra Calls Shah Rukh Khan 'Natural Resource' Post Film's Blockbuster Opening - Here's Why!

Jawan - Rs 65.50 Crore

Pathaan - Rs 55 crore

KGF2 (Hindi) -  Rs 53.95 crore

War - Rs 51.60 crore

Thugs of Hindostan - Rs 50.75 crore

(Box office figures sourced from Bollywood Hungama)

Pathaan went on to become Hindi's highest grossing film ever, with Sunny Deol's Gadar 2 breathing down its neck. Well, the question now is, can Jawan maintain the momentum and beat both the films? Will Jawan be the highest grossing Hindi film of all time? Only Time will only tell.

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