Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited film ‘Pathaan’ has finally hit the big screens and the first day shows are going housefull. Sidharth Anand’s directorial is an action-packed VFX extravaganza and it has impressed the audience.
Looking at the amazing response, shows of 'Pathaan' have increased and it has become one of the movies with the highest screen count. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 300 shows have been increased by exhibitors right after the first show. The total screen count now is 8,000 screens (worldwide), 5,500 screens in India and 2,500 screens overseas.
'Pathaan' created a record in its advance booking with a total of 5.6 lakh tickets, the second-highest advance booking grosser when compared to past blockbuster releases. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer surpassed movies including Yash’s 'KGF 2', and Hrithik Roshan’s 'War' in the advance booking race.
SS Rajamouli’s 'Baahubali' is still the highest advance booking grosser with 6.50 lakh sales.
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