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Jawan

Jawan is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Atlee, in his Hindi directorial debut, and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jawan is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Atlee in his Hindi directorial debut and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, with Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Deepika Padukone among the supporting cast. Its story centres on a vigilante prison warden whose actions expose corruption and injustice.

Plot

The film follows a prison warden and vigilante figure who recruits inmates to carry out operations that expose corruption and injustice. The narrative mixes action with social themes and includes family and revenge elements.

Production

Jawan was directed and written by Atlee, marking his first Hindi film. It was produced by Gauri Khan through Red Chillies Entertainment, with Shah Rukh Khan also credited among the producers in some sources.

Release and reception

The film was released on 7 September 2023 in India and internationally in multiple languages. It drew strong audience interest and substantial box-office performance, with reports describing it as the highest-grossing Hindi film in India.

Cast and music

Shah Rukh Khan leads the cast alongside Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, with Deepika Padukone in a special appearance. The film’s music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

Key facts

  • Atlee made his Hindi-language directorial debut with the film.
  • Shah Rukh Khan plays a dual role.
  • The film was released worldwide on 7 September 2023.
  • Its story follows a vigilante prison warden who recruits inmates to confront corruption.
  • The film received wide commercial success and became the highest-grossing Hindi film in India.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jawan?
Jawan is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Atlee and starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Who directed Jawan?
Atlee directed Jawan, making his Hindi film debut.
When was Jawan released?
It was released worldwide on 7 September 2023.
Who stars in Jawan?
The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, and Sunil Grover.
What is Jawan about?
It follows a vigilante prison warden who recruits inmates to carry out acts that expose corruption and injustice.
Was Jawan commercially successful?
Yes. Sources describe it as a major box-office success and the highest-grossing Hindi film in India.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawan_(film)
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  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jawan-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Film description, Hindi title meaning, and general genre/plot framing.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jawan
    Supports: Runtime, language, director, producer, genre, release date, and synopsis.
  4. Gadgets 360 — https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/jawan-movie-110444
    Supports: Release date, language, dubbed versions, cast, director, writer, music, producer, and synopsis.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15354916/
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, and production details.