Having conquered the global box office with his latest directorial triumph, “Jawan,” director Atlee has set his sights on an even grander achievement—the Oscars. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Atlee expressed his aspiration to push his film into the prestigious awards arena.
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Adding a touch of humor to the conversation, he playfully hinted at discussing this ambitious endeavor with none other than the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
When asked if Atlee is now eyeing the Oscars, his response was nothing short of intriguing.
“Of course, even Jawan should go, if everything falls in place. I think every effort, everybody, every director, every technician who is working in cinema, their eyes are on the Golden Globes, Oscars, National Awards, every award. So, definitely, yeah, I would love to take Jawan to the Oscars. Let’s see. I think Khan sir will watch and read this interview. I will also ask him over a call ‘Sir, should we take this film to the Oscars?”
It’s been just over a week since the release of “Jawan,” and the film is still reigning at both international and domestic box offices.
The movie has now crossed the impressive ₹800 crore mark in global box office earnings.
In India, “Jawan” is steadily approaching the ₹500 crore milestone, achieving the remarkable feat of becoming the fastest Hindi film to reach the ₹400 crore mark in the country.
“Jawan,” directed by Atlee, is an action-packed thriller that delves into the emotional journey of a man determined to right the societal wrongs.
The film features Shah Rukh Khan in dual roles, portraying Vikram Rathore and his son Azad, and it skillfully addresses social and political issues within its storyline. The talented cast includes Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, along with special cameo appearances by Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Dutt.
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The movie also boasts a stellar ensemble featuring Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover, and Mukesh Chhabra in pivotal roles.
“Jawan” marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and director Atlee. When discussing his experience working with Shah Rukh, Atlee recently shared with the news agency ANI, “He is a genuinely down-to-earth individual with a kind heart. We had to remind him that he is Shah Rukh Khan, sir. His nature is very humble. He remains unchanged, always the same.”
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