Pathaan teams up with ISI agent Rubina "Rubai" Mohsin (Deepika Padukone). Their mission spans global locations, including Spain, Russia, and Dubai, to stop Jim from detonating the virus.
Critics from The New York Times and Variety praised the star power and "Hollywood-standard" stunts, though some noted predictability and VFX glitches.
A standout moment for audiences was the extended cameo by Salman Khan as Tiger , officially linking the franchises. Safety Warning: Avoid Piracy Sites Pathaan 2023 www.Khatrimaza.Study Hindi Movie 1...
The film features a high-octane finale where Pathaan and Jim battle on a falling cabin over a cliff, while Rubai successfully deactivates the viral missiles. Critical & Cultural Impact
Released on January 25, 2023, marked the massive return of Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) to the silver screen after a four-year hiatus. As the fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe (which includes the Tiger series and War ), it shattered global box office records, grossing over ₹1,050 crore (approximately $130 million). Movie Profile & Legacy Director Siddharth Anand Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham Budget Estimated ₹250 crore (~$30M) Box Office ~₹1,050.30 crore (All-Time Blockbuster) Runtime 146 minutes The Plot: A Race Against "Raktbeej" Pathaan teams up with ISI agent Rubina "Rubai"
The film follows (SRK), an exiled RAW agent who heads a special unit called J.O.C.R. (Joint Operations and Covert Research).
A rogue former RAW agent named Jim (John Abraham) leads a private terror outfit, "Outfit X." Embittered by the Indian government's past betrayal, he plans to unleash "Raktbeej"—a mutated, highly contagious smallpox virus—on India. A standout moment for audiences was the extended
Many critics viewed the film as more than an action flick; it was seen as SRK's "love letter" to his fans and a defiant return to superstardom.