Pathan ₹100 crore in the opening weekend

Pathan broke box office records with an opening weekend of ₹100 crore, surpassing the record of KGF Chapter 2.

Critics praised the film's action sequences, performances and direction.

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Strong word-of-mouth shows that Pathan continues to be successful.

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Trade analysts estimate that the total earnings of 'Pathan' in the long run could be ₹300 crore.

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'Pathan' marks the triumphant return of Shahrukh Khan to the big screen after four years.

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Deepika Padukone has been praised for her charming performance as the lead female character.

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John Abraham has given a strong performance as the villain of the film.

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'Pathan' lived up to the high expectations associated with its release.

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Despite the initial controversy, the box office success of Pathan remains unaffected.

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'Pathan' has set a new benchmark for Bollywood, demonstrating its potential for high-quality, commercially successful films.

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