Jawan (film)#Development

In Northeast India, a man is thrown off a plane into a river. The man is found unconscious by a tribal group, whose leader takes him in and cares for him for several months. When the tribe is attacked, the man wakes up and saves them. He becomes the tribe's messiah but is revealed to have lost his memory. A boy in the tribe promises that he will one day find out the man's identity.

Years later at 2023 in Mumbai, Azad, a police officer who is the jailer of Belamvada women's prison, hijacks a Mumbai Metro train with a group of six inmates: Lakshmi, Eeram, Iskra, Kalki, Helana, and Janvi, holding the passengers hostage. When a police officer captures one of the group, Azad ties him up but doesn't hurt him. Azad also shoots a female hostage. Azad then narrates about the suicide of Kalki's father, a poor farmer, who was harassed by the bank over his inability to pay loans to the hostages. Azad negotiates with Force One officer Narmada Rai to ask the Agriculture Minister to send {{INR}}40,000 crores in exchange for the hostages' lives. Kalee Gaikwad, a global arms dealer, learns that his daughter Alia is one of the captives and agrees to fund the deal. Azad plans to donate the money toward the loan waiver of 7,00,000 impoverished farmers in the country. It is also revealed that the hostage shot was secretly one of hijackers and is not wounded at all. Azad and his gang transfer the funds into the farmers' bank accounts and escape. Through Alia, Azad reveals his name as Vikram Rathore to Kalee.

Narmada's daughter, Suchi, has been searching for a husband for her mother and is impressed by Azad. Upon her daughter's request, Narmada meets Azad. After sharing their views and understanding each other, they get engaged, although Narmada is unaware of his alter ego.

Azad and his gang kidnap the Health Minister and demand better infrastructure at government hospitals in exchange for the Health Minister's life. Azad reveals that Eeram, who was a doctor at that hospital, demanded oxygen cylinders for children suffering from Encephalitis, but was denied the supply due to negligence and corruption by the Health Secretary, who is forced to reveal that Eeram was never at fault. The infrastructure is immediately upgraded and Azad and his gang escape again.

After they get married, Narmada discovers Azad's alter ego, and Kalee's brother Manish also uncovers this secret, leading to the couple being captured and tortured. Azad is rescued by the real Vikram Rathore, who turns out to be his doppelgänger. Narmada confronts Azad's accomplices in the prison by disguising herself as an inmate, where she learns about Azad and Vikram's connection.

Past: In 1993, Captain Vikram Rathore, a commando in the Special Ops unit of the Indian Army, is sent on an operation in which his team faced casualties caused by malfunctioning weaponry. Vikram and his team filed a complaint against Kalee, who is the supplier of the weapons. On the same night, Kalee attacked Vikram and his wife Aishwarya, separated them, and shot Vikram off a plane. Aishwarya is sentenced to death for killing three cops on Kalee's payroll, who were threatening her. Vikram is declared a national traitor. Aishwarya's execution was postponed for five years when it's discovered that she's pregnant, with Azad, on the gallows. When Azad turns five, in her final words to him, Aishwarya asks him to prove Vikram's innocence and provide justice to the oppressed. Unknown to the world, Vikram survived Kalee's attack and has been living with the tribe, but lost his memory.

Present: Back in 2023, the police officer from the train hijacking is revealed as the boy who promised Vikram that he would find out who he is and reunites Azad and Vikram. Narmada's subordinate Irani is revealed to be on Kalee's payroll and tries to kill Azad's accomplices; Lakshmi is killed in the crossfire. Azad arrives at the prison, kills Irani and steals Kalee's trucks, with his team, Vikram, and Vikram's friends. The trucks contain money that will be used to boost Kalee's political ambitions in the upcoming elections, but during the heist, Vikram and his friends are captured by Kalee's henchmen. Azad releases a video to the public and stated that he has also stolen voting machines and demanded the sealing of 53 factories in the country responsible for air pollution and water pollution. The factories are sealed by the government. Kalee arrives to prison after finding out that Vikram and Azad are two different people and that he never killed Vikram. A fight ensues, and Vikram finally recovers his memory after hearing a gun malfunction. He and Azad fight together to defeat Kalee and his men. Finally, they hang Kalee to death like Aishwarya was once hanged.

A few months later, STF officer Madhavan Naik, who helped Azad in the completion of his missions, assigns him a new mission targeting Swiss banks.

{{cast listing|

• Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as
• Azad Rathore; the jailer of Belamvada Female Prison, Aishwarya and Vikram's son, Suji’s adoptive father, and Narmada's husband
• Priyansh Vatiani as teen Azad
• Arijit Gaurav as young Azad
• Captain Vikram Rathore; a former commando, Azad's father, and Aishwarya’s husband turned widower
• Nayanthara as Narmada Rai Rathore, the head of Force One, Suji's mother and Azad's wife (dubbed by Deepa Venkat for the Tamil version)
• Vijay Sethupathi as Kalee Gaikwad, an arms dealer
• Deepika Padukone as Aishwarya Rathore, Vikram's late wife and Azad's late mother (dubbed by Raveena Ravi for the Tamil version)
• Priyamani as Lakshmi, Azad's bestfriend ane Accomplice gang member
• Sanya Malhotra as Dr. Eeram (dubbed by Smruti for the Tamil version)
• Sunil Grover as Irani
• Riddhi Dogra as Kaveri, Azad's foster mother
• Sanjeeta Bhattacharya as Helana, an ethical hacker
• Girija Oak as Iskra, an artist
• Lehar Khan as Kalki
• Aaliyah Qureishi as Janvi
• Mukesh Chhabra as Health Minister's secretary{{efn|name="Pappu"|They are erroneously listed in the end credits as playing Pappu.}}
• Yogi Babu as Health Minister's secretary (Tamil version){{efn|name="Pappu"}}
• Eijaz Khan as Manish Gaikwad, Kalee's brother
• Sangay Tsheltrim as Juju
• Abiral Limboo as young Juju
• Seeza Saroj Mehta as Suji Rai, Narmada's daughter and Azad’s adoptive stepdaughter
• Bharat Raj as Irai Anbu
• Kenny Basumatary as Nazir Ahmed
• Raviraj Kande as Pushkar Maharaj
• Utsav Narula as Mahaveer Singh
• Jaffer Sadiq as Sudhir
• Naresh Gossain as Agriculture Minister of Maharashtra
• Ashwin Kaushal as Health Minister of Maharashtra
• Sukhi Garewal as Murad (Voice by Manoj Pandey)
• Abhishek Deswal as Abdul
• Sai Dheena as Kalee's henchmen
• Ashlesha Thakur as Alia Gaikwad, Kalee's daughter
• Smita Tambe as Kalki's mother
• Omkar Das Manikpuri as Kalki's father
• Vivek Raghuvanshi as Commando Alif
• Viraj Ghelani as Dubey
• Ravindra Vijay as Mukund Menon, District Collector of Mumbai City
• Siri Hanumanthu as Sub-Jailor of Belamvada Female Prison, Loyalist to Azad{{Cite web|title= Hyderabadi Youtuber on working with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan|date =20 September 2023|url =https://www.siasat.com/hyderabadi-youtuber-on-working-with-shah-rukh-khan-in-jawan-2701242/|access-date =2 November 2023|archive-date =29 September 2023|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20230929165319/https://www.siasat.com/hyderabadi-youtuber-on-working-with-shah-rukh-khan-in-jawan-2701242/|url-status =live|work=Siasat Daily}}
• Sharad Vyas as Judge of Mumbai Sessions Court
• Dorendro Loitongbam as Village Physician
• Leesha Eclairs as Kalee's PA

;Special Appearance

• Sanjay Dutt as STF officer Madhavan Naik
• Atlee as himself in the song "Zinda Banda"

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In October 2019, it was reported that Shah Rukh Khan would collaborate with Tamil film director Atlee for his film after Zero (2018).{{Cite news |date=16 October 2019 |title=Shah Rukh Khan to join hands with Tamil filmmaker Atlee for his next? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-join-hands-with-tamil-filmmaker-atlee-for-his-next/articleshow/71605239.cms?_gl=1*13l5vvj*_ga*TFFOWE1oaks4ZDg0eTRfWXNXSk9WQjlwSS04NnZBZHBGalNyLUVCYkw4S3hNejV5X3JPX1Rua04zREVHUGdJWA..*_ga_FCN624MN68*MTcxMTQ2NjgxNi42OS4xLjE3MTE0NjY4MzQuNDIuMC4w#_ga=2.85568287.70666499.1711466818-LQNXMhjK8d84y4_YsWJOVB9pI-86vAdpFjSr-EBbL8KxMz5y_rO_TnkN3DEGPgIX |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Harish Shankar, who was present at the promotion event for Bigil, confirmed the collaboration between Atlee and Khan.{{Cite news |date=23 October 2019 |title=Its confirmed! Shah Rukh Khan to join hands with Tamil director Atlee for his next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-confirmed-shah-rukh-khan-to-join-hands-with-tamil-director-atlee-for-his-his-next/articleshow/71726990.cms?_gl=1*1mz5u3q*_ga*TFFOWE1oaks4ZDg0eTRfWXNXSk9WQjlwSS04NnZBZHBGalNyLUVCYkw4S3hNejV5X3JPX1Rua04zREVHUGdJWA..*_ga_FCN624MN68*MTcxMTQ2NjgxNi42OS4xLjE3MTE0NjcwNjIuNDUuMC4w#_ga=2.22012093.70666499.1711466818-LQNXMhjK8d84y4_YsWJOVB9pI-86vAdpFjSr-EBbL8KxMz5y_rO_TnkN3DEGPgIX |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=26 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326153618/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-confirmed-shah-rukh-khan-to-join-hands-with-tamil-director-atlee-for-his-his-next/articleshow/71726990.cms?_gl=1*1mz5u3q*_ga*TFFOWE1oaks4ZDg0eTRfWXNXSk9WQjlwSS04NnZBZHBGalNyLUVCYkw4S3hNejV5X3JPX1Rua04zREVHUGdJWA..*_ga_FCN624MN68*MTcxMTQ2NjgxNi42OS4xLjE3MTE0NjcwNjIuNDUuMC4w#_ga=2.22012093.70666499.1711466818-LQNXMhjK8d84y4_YsWJOVB9pI-86vAdpFjSr-EBbL8KxMz5y_rO_TnkN3DEGPgIX |url-status=live }} During COVID-19 lockdown in India, Atlee narrated the story to Khan in 2020, through Zoom call.{{Cite web |date=18 September 2023 |title=Atlee: Jawan should go for the Oscars, I am going to talk to Shah Rukh Khan sir about it - Exclusive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/atlee-jawan-should-go-for-the-oscars-i-am-going-to-talk-to-shah-rukh-khan-sir-about-it-exclusive/articleshow/103758870.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918135614/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/atlee-jawan-should-go-for-the-oscars-i-am-going-to-talk-to-shah-rukh-khan-sir-about-it-exclusive/articleshow/103758870.cms |archive-date=18 September 2023 |access-date=18 September 2023 |website=The Times of India}} In May 2021, it was reported that the filming would commence soon.{{Cite news |date=28 May 2021 |title=Atlee's film with Shahrukh Khan to commence soon. |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/atlees-film-with-shahrukh-khan-to-commence-soon/articleshow/82998359.cms |url-status=live |access-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731095337/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/atlees-film-with-shahrukh-khan-to-commence-soon/articleshow/82998359.cms |archive-date=31 July 2022}} The film is produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, while Gaurav Verma serves as a co-producer.{{Cite news |date=10 July 2023 |title='Jawan' Prevue: Shah Rukh Khan in all new-avatar in Atlee's high-octane actioner |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jawan-prevue-shah-rukh-khan-in-all-new-avatar-in-atlees-high-octane-actioner/article67062938.ece |url-status=live |access-date=15 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715143820/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jawan-prevue-shah-rukh-khan-in-all-new-avatar-in-atlees-high-octane-actioner/article67062938.ece |archive-date=15 July 2023}} In September 2021, the film's title was speculated to be Lion due to a permission letter from the film studio.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-s-film-is-titled-lion-we-have-proof-1853539-2021-09-16|title=Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara's film is titled Lion. We have proof|date=16 September 2021|work=India Today|first=Janani|last=K|access-date=23 February 2025}} The company made a public announcement on 3 June 2022, confirming the project.{{Cite web |date=3 June 2022 |title=Watch: Shah Rukh Khan in and as Jawan in Atlee's next directorial; to release on June 2, 2023 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/watch-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-atlees-next-directorial-release-june-2-2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128075436/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/watch-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-atlees-next-directorial-release-june-2-2023/ |archive-date=28 January 2023 |access-date=15 July 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}300 crores.

Atlee co-wrote the film's script along with S. Ramana Girivasan, in his fourth consecutive collaboration with the director.{{Cite web |date=10 July 2023 |title=Watch: SRK's Jawan teaser is out, promises action-packed thriller with Deepika's cameo |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-srk-s-jawan-teaser-out-promises-action-packed-thriller-deepika-s-cameo-179536 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716102937/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-srk-s-jawan-teaser-out-promises-action-packed-thriller-deepika-s-cameo-179536 |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=The News Minute}} Sumit Arora contributed the dialogues.{{Cite web |date=12 July 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan apologises to Jawan dialogue writer Sumit Arora - Find out why |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-apologises-to-jawan-dialogue-writer-sumit-arora-find-out-why/articleshow/101703566.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716181313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-apologises-to-jawan-dialogue-writer-sumit-arora-find-out-why/articleshow/101703566.cms |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=The Times of India}} Atlee further retained most of his norm technicians including cinematographer G. K. Vishnu, editor Ruben, art director T. Muthuraj and stunt director Anal Arasu.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Jawan Cast List | Jawan Movie Star Cast |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/cast/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716102938/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/cast/ |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Spiro Razatos,{{Cite web |date=14 July 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan reveals his favourite action sequence from 'Jawan' choreographed by 'Star Trek' stunt coordinator |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-reveals-his-favourite-action-sequence-from-jawan-choreographed-by-star-trek-stunt-coordinator-12867682.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716112920/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-reveals-his-favourite-action-sequence-from-jawan-choreographed-by-star-trek-stunt-coordinator-12867682.html |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=Firstpost}} Craig Macrae,{{Cite web |date=11 January 2019 |title=Exclusive: Shah Rukh Khan-Atlee's action entertainer Jawan to be wrapped by April 20 |url=https://peepingmoon.com/exclusive-news/news/69525/PeepingMoon-Exclusive-Shah-Rukh-Khan-Atlees-action-entertainer-Jawan-to-be-wrapped-by-April-.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717135554/https://peepingmoon.com/exclusive-news/news/69525/PeepingMoon-Exclusive-Shah-Rukh-Khan-Atlees-action-entertainer-Jawan-to-be-wrapped-by-April-.html |archive-date=17 July 2023 |access-date=17 July 2023 |website=Peeping Moon}} Yannick Ben,{{Cite news |date=17 November 2022 |title='Jawaan' stunt master Yannick Ben on board for Sivakarthikeyan's 'Maaveeran' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jawaan-stunt-master-yannick-ben-on-board-for-sivakarthikeyans-maaveeran/articleshow/95572141.cms |url-status=live |access-date=16 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716165709/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jawaan-stunt-master-yannick-ben-on-board-for-sivakarthikeyans-maaveeran/articleshow/95572141.cms |archive-date=16 July 2023}} Kecha Khamphakdee and Sunil Rodrigues were also hired as stunt directors.{{Cite news |date=18 February 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan to shoot a thrilling 'double role' chase sequence for 'Jawan' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-shoot-a-thrilling-double-role-chase-sequence-for-jawan/articleshow/98035996.cms |url-status=live |access-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325063141/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-shoot-a-thrilling-double-role-chase-sequence-for-jawan/articleshow/98035996.cms |archive-date=25 March 2023}}{{Cite web |date=22 August 2023 |title=Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan starrer ropes in six action directors from around the world to design spectacular action sequences |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-ropes-six-action-directors-around-world-design-spectacular-action-sequences/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822091601/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-ropes-six-action-directors-around-world-design-spectacular-action-sequences/ |archive-date=22 August 2023 |access-date=22 August 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Dance choreographers of the film include Farah Khan, Vaibhavi Merchant, Shobi and Lalitha.{{Cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan On 'Jawan' Songs, Hint - Farah Khan, Vaibhavi Merchant & Sobhi Collab |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/shah-rukh-khan-on-jawan-songs-hint-farah-khan-vaibhavi-merchant-sobhi-collab-2635337.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716121108/https://zeenews.india.com/people/shah-rukh-khan-on-jawan-songs-hint-farah-khan-vaibhavi-merchant-sobhi-collab-2635337.html |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=Zee News}}

Mukesh Chhabra was the casting director. Khan was reported to play a dual role, as father and son, and would be seen in six different looks.{{Cite web |date=8 July 2023 |title=Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan To Play Double Role, Key Details About His Character Revealed |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-to-play-double-role-key-details-about-his-character-revealed-8281207.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716165457/https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-to-play-double-role-key-details-about-his-character-revealed-8281207.html |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=News18}} Nayanthara was finalised as the female lead opposite Khan, thus marking her Hindi cinema debut. Initially Samantha offered to be the female lead but declined the role.{{Cite web |title=Not Nayanthara, this actress was the first choice for Rs 1100 crore film, she turned down the offer due to her Ex-husband, her name is... |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/not-nayanthara-this-actress-was-the-first-choice-for-rs-1100-crore-film-she-turned-down-the-offer-due-to-her-ex-husband-her-name-is-7400008/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=26 June 2021 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara to star in Atlee's upcoming Hindi film? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-to-star-in-atlee-upcoming-hindi-film-7376679/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731095600/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-to-star-in-atlee-upcoming-hindi-film-7376679/ |archive-date=31 July 2022 |access-date=31 July 2022}} Priyamani, Sunil Grover, Sanya Malhotra and Yogi Babu later joined the cast. Reuniting with Khan after a decade, Babu last acted opposite Khan in Chennai Express (2013);{{Cite web |date=11 July 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan thanks Jawan director Atlee, says Vijay Sethupathi taught him a bit of Tamil |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-thanks-atlee-vijay-sethupathi-yogi-babu-and-team-of-jawan-8827281/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230729133943/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-thanks-atlee-vijay-sethupathi-yogi-babu-and-team-of-jawan-8827281/ |archive-date=29 July 2023 |access-date=29 July 2023 |website=The Indian Express}} however, he was only present in the Tamil version.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}} Rana Daggubati was offered the antagonist role but declined citing health issues and thus the role went to Vijay Sethupathi.{{Cite web |title=Vijay Sethupathi joins the cast of Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara starrer Jawan |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/vijay-sethupathi-joins-cast-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-starrer-jawan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803072252/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/vijay-sethupathi-joins-cast-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-starrer-jawan/ |archive-date=3 August 2022 |access-date=3 August 2021 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Deepika Padukone joined the cast in August 2022 in Chennai to shoot her special appearance.{{Cite web |date=21 August 2022 |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone arrive in Chennai for Jawan shoot |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-arrive-in-chennai-for-jawan-shoot-8103698/lite/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821181455/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-arrive-in-chennai-for-jawan-shoot-8103698/lite/ |archive-date=21 August 2022 |access-date=21 August 2022 |website=Indian Express}} In September 2022, Vijay was reported to be making a cameo in the film,{{Cite news |title=Thalapathy Vijay's cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' confirmed after the viral picture |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-and-shah-rukh-khan-grace-atlees-birthday-bash/articleshow/94389742.cms |url-status=live |access-date=3 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006144059/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-and-shah-rukh-khan-grace-atlees-birthday-bash/articleshow/94389742.cms |archive-date=6 October 2022}} but later Atlee denied the news clarifying that he himself was making a cameo.{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh, Vijay are child-like from within: Director Atlee |work=DT Next |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/shah-rukh-vijay-are-child-like-from-within-director-atlee-734582 |url-status=live |access-date=6 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906132101/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/shah-rukh-vijay-are-child-like-from-within-director-atlee-734582 |archive-date=6 September 2023}} In March 2023, Sanjay Dutt joined the cast to shoot for a cameo during an action scene.{{Cite web |date=20 March 2023 |title=Sanjay Dutt joins Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan for a "Brief but effective and action-packed cameo" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-joins-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-brief-effective-action-packed-cameo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320132031/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-joins-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-brief-effective-action-packed-cameo/ |archive-date=20 March 2023 |access-date=20 March 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Allu Arjun was approached to play a cameo but declined the role citing his commitments to Pushpa 2 (2024){{Cite web |title=Allu Arjun Reportedly Said No To Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. Because, Pushpa 2 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/allu-arjun-reportedly-said-no-to-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-because-pushpa-2-3827779 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602062653/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/allu-arjun-reportedly-said-no-to-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-because-pushpa-2-3827779 |archive-date=2 June 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}

Principal photography commenced in September 2021 in Pune.{{Cite web |date=15 October 2021 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Co-star Nayanthara Starts Shooting for Atlee's Next in His Absence |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shah-rukh-khans-co-star-nayanthara-stars-shooting-for-atlees-next-in-his-absence-4324706.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728214339/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shah-rukh-khans-co-star-nayanthara-stars-shooting-for-atlees-next-in-his-absence-4324706.html |archive-date=28 July 2022 |access-date=28 July 2022}} Some scenes of Jawan were filmed at the Sant Tukaram Nagar metro station in Pune from 30 August to 15 September 2021. The station also appeared in the film's poster where Khan appears to sit at the metro station.{{Cite web |date=8 June 2022 |title=Maha-Metro offers location for film, promotion shoots |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/mahametro-offers-location-for-film-promotion-shoots-101654709301477.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915184445/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/mahametro-offers-location-for-film-promotion-shoots-101654709301477.html |archive-date=15 September 2022 |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} It became the first film to be shot at Pune Metro.{{Cite web |title=Shahrukh Khan starrer Jawan becomes the first film to be shot at Pune Metro |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/shahrukh-khan-starrer-jawan-becomes-the-first-film-to-be-shot-at-pune-metro-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92086435 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716153955/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/shahrukh-khan-starrer-jawan-becomes-the-first-film-to-be-shot-at-pune-metro-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92086435 |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=16 July 2023 |website=Zoom TV}} Additionally, a 135-foot dummy train was built and fabricated at a film studio in Goregaon where important train sequences were filmed.{{cite news |access-date=15 September 2023 |title=Rajesh Thaithara from Kerala built the dummy train in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Jawan' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajesh-thaithara-from-kerala-built-the-dummy-train-in-the-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan/article67298088.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=15 September 2023 |archive-date=16 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916170005/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajesh-thaithara-from-kerala-built-the-dummy-train-in-the-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan/article67298088.ece/amp/ |url-status=live |last1=Anand |first1=Shilpa Nair }} Khan resumed the shoot in June 2022 in Hyderabad.{{Cite news |title=Spotted: Shahrukh Khan and Atlee arrive in Hyderabad to shoot for Jawan |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-shahrukh-khan-and-atlee-arrive-in-hyderabad-to-shoot-for-jawan/articleshow/92219884.cms |url-status=live |access-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726181237/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-shahrukh-khan-and-atlee-arrive-in-hyderabad-to-shoot-for-jawan/articleshow/92219884.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=26 July 2023}} Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara joined the 10–days shoot.{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara begin 10-day shooting for Atlee's film in Pune – Times of India |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-begin-10-day-shooting-for-atlees-film-in-pune/articleshow/85909568.cms |url-status=live |access-date=28 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728213811/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-begin-10-day-shooting-for-atlees-film-in-pune/articleshow/85909568.cms |archive-date=28 July 2022}} Nayanthara joined the Mumbai schedule on 26 June 2022, after her marriage.{{Cite news |title=Nayanthara begins shooting for 'Jawan' with Shah Rukh Khan in Mumbai after returning from her honeymoon: Report |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nayanthara-begins-shooting-for-jawan-with-shah-rukh-khan-in-mumbai-after-returning-from-her-honeymoon-report/articleshow/92481689.cms |url-status=live |access-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325055146/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nayanthara-begins-shooting-for-jawan-with-shah-rukh-khan-in-mumbai-after-returning-from-her-honeymoon-report/articleshow/92481689.cms |archive-date=25 March 2023}} Some family sequences were shot during this schedule.{{Cite web |date=29 June 2022 |title=Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara's Mumbai schedule begins, actors to shoot crucial family sequences |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-and-nayantharas-mumbai-schedule-begins-actors-shoot-crucial-family-sequences-1152210 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630015250/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-and-nayantharas-mumbai-schedule-begins-actors-shoot-crucial-family-sequences-1152210 |archive-date=30 June 2022 |access-date=30 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla}}

In August, the next schedule started in Chennai, where Deepika Padukone shot her cameo part. Later production moved to Thiruporur, where some important sequences were shot.{{Cite web |date=22 August 2022 |title=Deepika Padukone joins Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee in Chennai for her Jawan cameo shoot, new schedule begins today; see photos and videos |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/deepika-padukone-joins-shah-rukh-khan-and-atlee-in-chennai-for-her-jawan-cameo-shoot-new-schedule-begins-today-see-photos-and-videos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823164117/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/deepika-padukone-joins-shah-rukh-khan-and-atlee-in-chennai-for-her-jawan-cameo-shoot-new-schedule-begins-today-see-photos-and-videos/ |archive-date=23 August 2022 |access-date=22 August 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}{{Cite web |date=21 August 2022 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone Touch Down In Chennai To Shoot For Atlee's Jawan; Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shah-rukh-khan-and-deepika-padukone-touch-down-in-chennai-to-shoot-for-atlees-jawan-watch-5795377.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821153412/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shah-rukh-khan-and-deepika-padukone-touch-down-in-chennai-to-shoot-for-atlees-jawan-watch-5795377.html |archive-date=21 August 2022 |access-date=21 August 2022 |website=News18 India}} Later Vijay Sethupathi joined the shoot. Some action sequences between Khan and Sethupathi were taken in this schedule.{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=Dt Next |date=26 August 2022 |title=Shah Rukh Khan begins shooting for Jawan in Chennai with VJS |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/08/26/shah-rukh-khan-begins-shooting-for-jawan-in-chennai-with-vjs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325060446/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/08/26/shah-rukh-khan-begins-shooting-for-jawan-in-chennai-with-vjs |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=DT next}}{{Cite web |date=14 September 2022 |title=Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan To Shoot 'Intense Action Sequence' In Chennai Along With 200 Women |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-to-shoot-intense-action-sequence-in-chennai-along-with-200-women-5954449.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325060839/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-to-shoot-intense-action-sequence-in-chennai-along-with-200-women-5954449.html |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=News18}} The song "Zinda Banda" was shot during this schedule, in jail.{{Cite news |title=After Chennai Express, Priyamani shoots a special song with Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan | Exclusive |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/after-chennai-express-priyamani-shoots-a-special-song-with-shah-rukh-khan-for-jawan-exclusive-2301221-2022-11-24 |url-status=live |access-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325172219/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/after-chennai-express-priyamani-shoots-a-special-song-with-shah-rukh-khan-for-jawan-exclusive-2301221-2022-11-24 |archive-date=25 March 2023}} The song, which shot for 5 days included 1000 dancers, and was choreographed by Shobi Paulraj. Shooting later took place in Gurgaon and Ahmedabad.{{Cite web |title=Zinda Banda song in SRK's 'Jawan' shot with 1000+ girls, costs Rs 15 crore |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/zinda-banda-song-in-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-shot-with-1000-girls-costs-rs-15-crore-2412019-2023-07-26 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731175944/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/zinda-banda-song-in-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-shot-with-1000-girls-costs-rs-15-crore-2412019-2023-07-26 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=31 July 2023 |website=India Today|date=26 July 2023 }} The song was also reshot for the Tamil version as "Vandha Edam".{{Cite web |date=1 August 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan Lip Synced In 3 Different Languages For First Time For Jawan's Zinda Banda. Deets Inside |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/shah-rukh-khan-lip-synced-in-3-different-languages-for-first-time-for-jawans-zinda-banda-deets-inside-bollywood-news-article-102308419 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802180328/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/shah-rukh-khan-lip-synced-in-3-different-languages-for-first-time-for-jawans-zinda-banda-deets-inside-bollywood-news-article-102308419 |archive-date=2 August 2023 |access-date=20 August 2023 |website=Times Now}} A month-long Chennai schedule was wrapped on 7 October.{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan wraps up Chennai schedule of Atlee's 'Jawan' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shah-rukh-khan-wraps-up-chennai-schedule-of-atlees-jawan/articleshow/94723013.cms |url-status=live |access-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325061507/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shah-rukh-khan-wraps-up-chennai-schedule-of-atlees-jawan/articleshow/94723013.cms |archive-date=25 March 2023}}{{Cite web |date=8 October 2022 |title=Shah Rukh Khan celebrates Jawan's schedule wrap with Rajinikanth, Vijay, Nayanthara and Atlee |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/shah-rukh-khan-celebrates-jawans-schedule-wrap-with-rajinikanth-vijay-nayanthara-and-atlee-1194074 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325061633/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/shah-rukh-khan-celebrates-jawans-schedule-wrap-with-rajinikanth-vijay-nayanthara-and-atlee-1194074 |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Pinkvilla}}

The next schedule was held in Rajasthan, in October.{{Cite web |date=12 October 2022 |title=Jawan Update EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara to film last schedule in Rajasthan; Read Deets |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/jawan-update-exclusive-shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-to-film-last-schedule-in-rajasthan-read-deets-1194708 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325062021/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/jawan-update-exclusive-shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-to-film-last-schedule-in-rajasthan-read-deets-1194708 |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Pinkvilla}} Khan and Nayanthara joined this 20–day schedule.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=13 October 2022 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara to shoot last schedule of Atlee Kumar's Jawan in Rajasthan : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-shoot-last-schedule-atlee-kumars-jawan-rajasthan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325065304/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-shoot-last-schedule-atlee-kumars-jawan-rajasthan/ |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Next schedule was held in February 2023,{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan to shoot a thrilling 'double role' chase sequence for 'Jawan' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-shoot-a-thrilling-double-role-chase-sequence-for-jawan/articleshow/98035996.cms |url-status=live |access-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325063141/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-shoot-a-thrilling-double-role-chase-sequence-for-jawan/articleshow/98035996.cms |archive-date=25 March 2023}} where Khan shot some chase scenes.{{Cite web |date=17 February 2023 |title=SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan to shoot an EXCITING and MASSY chase sequence in the last schedule of Jawan |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-shah-rukh-khan-shoot-exciting-massy-chase-sequence-last-schedule-jawan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217083715/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-shah-rukh-khan-shoot-exciting-massy-chase-sequence-last-schedule-jawan/ |archive-date=17 February 2023 |access-date=17 February 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Sanjay Dutt joined the shoot on 20 March 2023,{{Cite web |date=20 March 2023 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Sanjay Dutt and Shah Rukh Khan reunite for a big action scene in Jawan; Shoot begins today |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-sanjay-dutt-and-shah-rukh-khan-reunite-for-a-big-action-scene-in-jawan-shoot-begins-today-1213244 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325063707/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-sanjay-dutt-and-shah-rukh-khan-reunite-for-a-big-action-scene-in-jawan-shoot-begins-today-1213244 |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Pinkvilla}} to shoot an action-packed cameo.{{Cite web |date=20 March 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt Begin Shoot For Latter's Action-Packed Cameo In Jawan |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/shah-rukh-khan-and-sanjay-dutt-begin-shoot-for-latters-action-packed-cameo-in-jawan-7337755.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325063949/https://www.news18.com/movies/shah-rukh-khan-and-sanjay-dutt-begin-shoot-for-latters-action-packed-cameo-in-jawan-7337755.html |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=News18}} In April 2023, a song titled "Chaleya" featuring Khan and Nayanthara was shot at Mumbai and Bandra–Worli Sea Link.{{Cite web |date=12 April 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan snapped in Mumbai shooting for Jawan's song with Farah Khan; See Pic |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/shah-rukh-khan-snapped-in-mumbai-shooting-for-jawans-song-with-farah-khan-see-pic-1216379 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419053701/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/shah-rukh-khan-snapped-in-mumbai-shooting-for-jawans-song-with-farah-khan-see-pic-1216379 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |website=Pinkvilla}} Later the same month, the song "Faraatta" featuring Khan and Deepika Padukone, for her cameo appearance was shot at Film City, Mumbai.{{Cite web |date=18 April 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone sizzle up the screen again, images of Jawan song shoot leaked |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-shoot-for-jawan-song-in-mumbai-see-pics-8562766/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506230726/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-shoot-for-jawan-song-in-mumbai-see-pics-8562766/ |archive-date=6 May 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express}} Both the songs were choreographed by Farah Khan.{{Cite web |date=19 April 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Twin In White As They Rehearse For Jawan Song; Pics Leaked |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-twin-in-white-as-they-rehearse-for-jawan-song-pics-leaked-7587817.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510074020/https://www.news18.com/movies/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-twin-in-white-as-they-rehearse-for-jawan-song-pics-leaked-7587817.html |archive-date=10 May 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |website=News18}} In mid July, song titled "Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya" featuring Khan and Nayanthara, choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant was shot at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. The climax of the movie was shot in Sarathi Studios, Hyderabad.{{Cite news |date=12 July 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's special song for 'Jawan' went on floors on Monday - Exclusive |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khans-special-song-went-on-floor-on-monday-exclusive/articleshow/101686889.cms |url-status=live |access-date=16 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716012736/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khans-special-song-went-on-floor-on-monday-exclusive/articleshow/101686889.cms |archive-date=16 July 2023}}{{Cite web |date=20 July 2023 |title=Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan Wraps Dance Shoot, Filming an Action Scene For Atlee Directorial? |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-wraps-dance-shoot-filming-an-action-scene-for-atlee-directorial-8382931.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720124113/https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-wraps-dance-shoot-filming-an-action-scene-for-atlee-directorial-8382931.html |archive-date=20 July 2023 |access-date=20 July 2023 |website=News18}}

Post-production for the film began in January 2023 and went on for six months as the film involves extensive computer graphics and visual effects.{{Cite web |date=27 January 2023 |title=As Pathaan shatters BO records, Shah Rukh Khan to resume Jawan shoot for major action sequences |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/as-pathaan-shatters-bo-records-shah-rukh-khan-to-resume-jawan-shoot-for-major-action-sequences/articleshow/97374221.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717204400/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/as-pathaan-shatters-bo-records-shah-rukh-khan-to-resume-jawan-shoot-for-major-action-sequences/articleshow/97374221.cms |archive-date=17 July 2023 |access-date=17 July 2023 |website=The Times of India}} Editing was handled by Ruben.{{Cite web |title=The accidental editor: In conversation with Ruben |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2022/nov/08/editor-ruben-sardar-jawan-36386.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306125048/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2022/nov/08/editor-ruben-sardar-jawan-36386.html |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=Cinema Express|date=8 November 2022 }} The VFX work of the film is done by Red Chillies VFX.{{Cite web |date=1 April 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies celebrates anniversary with stunning VFX video; impressed netizens say, 'Adipurush ko bacha lete yeh' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-red-chillies-showreel-anniversary-adiprush-vfx-8532431/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717121601/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-red-chillies-showreel-anniversary-adiprush-vfx-8532431/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 |access-date=17 July 2023 |website=The Indian Express}} Harry Hingorani served as the visual effects supervisor with Keitan Yadav as the VFX producer of the film.{{Cite web |title='Jawan' trailer out: Harry Hingorani is VFX supervisor |url=https://animationxpress.com/feature-film/jawan-trailer-out-now-academy-member-harry-hingorani-serves-as-the-vfx-supervisor-in-the-action-packed-vfx-heavy-film/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717121603/https://animationxpress.com/feature-film/jawan-trailer-out-now-academy-member-harry-hingorani-serves-as-the-vfx-supervisor-in-the-action-packed-vfx-heavy-film/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 |access-date=17 July 2023 |website=AnimationXpress|date=10 July 2023 }} In April, the company hired visual effects technicians to the team.{{Cite web |title=Red Chillies puts out hiring post for Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. Fans say, 'jaldi karo, 2 months baaki hain' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/red-chillies-puts-out-hiring-post-for-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-june-2-atlee-nayanthara-2355949-2023-04-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717121601/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/red-chillies-puts-out-hiring-post-for-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-june-2-atlee-nayanthara-2355949-2023-04-05 |archive-date=17 July 2023 |access-date=17 July 2023 |website=India Today|date=5 April 2023 }} Ken Metzker of Red Chillies Color did the colouring for the film.{{Cite tweet |number=1679081413092741122 |user=color_rcvfx |title=#Jawan releasing worldwide on 7th September 2023. Colorist - Ken Metzker |author=redchillies.color |date=12 July 2023}} Kunal Rajan served as the sound designer.{{Cite web |date=26 May 2023 |title=REEL AAPI: Sound Designer Kunal Rajan |url=https://reel360.com/article/reel-aapi-sound-designer-kunal-rajan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717121558/https://reel360.com/article/reel-aapi-sound-designer-kunal-rajan/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 |access-date=17 July 2023 |website=Reel 360 News}}

Deepa Venkat dubbed for Nayanthara for the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film.{{Cite web |last=M |first=Saranya |date=7 September 2023 |title=அடடே அவங்களா!.. ஜவான் படத்தில் நயன்தாரா குரலை கெடுக்காம பார்த்துக் கொண்ட அட்லீ |url=https://cinereporters.com/deepa-venkat-gives-voice-to-nayanthara-for-jawan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183223/https://cinereporters.com/deepa-venkat-gives-voice-to-nayanthara-for-jawan/ |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=CineReporters |language=ta}} Raveena Ravi dubbed for Deepika Padukone for the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film.{{Cite web |title=Raveena Ravi dubs for Deepika Padukone for Tamil and Telugu versions of Jawan |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/sep/05/raveena-ravi-dubs-for-deepika-padukone-for-tamil-and-telugu-versions-of-jawan-47321.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905152401/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/sep/05/raveena-ravi-dubs-for-deepika-padukone-for-tamil-and-telugu-versions-of-jawan-47321.html |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=5 September 2023 |website=Cinema Express|date=5 September 2023 }}

The final copy of the film was ready by early August 2023 and was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that month. On 22 August 2023, the film received a U/A certificate from the Censor Board, with a finalised runtime of 169 minutes.{{Cite web |date=22 August 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara's 'Jawan' gets U/A certificate by censor board |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-deepika-padukone-atlee-priyamani-ua-certificate-2424991-2023-08-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822151413/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-deepika-padukone-atlee-priyamani-ua-certificate-2424991-2023-08-22 |archive-date=22 August 2023 |access-date=22 August 2023 |website=India Today}}

According to Shah Rukh Khan, the film's theme is about "Women's empowerment".{{Cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan reveals Jawan is all about women's empowerment and fighting for the right |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-reveals-jawan-is-all-about-womens-empowerment-and-fighting-for-the-right-60962.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905115931/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-reveals-jawan-is-all-about-womens-empowerment-and-fighting-for-the-right-60962.html |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=Filmfare}} Agnivo Niyogi in The Telegraph argues that Jawan pays homage to several SRK films including Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Chak De! India, Swades, Chennai Express,{{cite web

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Dr. Eeram, who is one of the key characters in the film, is inspired by real-life events and individuals. Dr. Kafeel Khan, who hails from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, serves as the inspiration for this character. Dr. Khan became widely known for his involvement in the 2017 Gorakhpur hospital deaths. Dr. Khan was arrested and faced legal troubles related to the incident, which brought attention to systemic issues within the healthcare system. In the film, Dr. Eeram's character likely explores themes of medical ethics, responsibility, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.{{Cite web |date=9 September 2023 |title=Dr Kafeel Khan Thanks SRK And Atlee For Taking Inspiration From His Real-Life Story In 'Jawan' |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/dr-kafeel-khan-thanks-srk-and-atlee-for-jawan-614517.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230915070147/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/dr-kafeel-khan-thanks-srk-and-atlee-for-jawan-614517.html |archive-date=15 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=IndiaTimes}} The film also explores factors contributing to farmers' suicides in India.{{Cite web |date=12 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan a socio-political film: Sharp pointing out of real-life incidents |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-a-socio-political-film-sharp-pointing-out-of-real-life-incidentsdefence-scam-healthcare-scam-farmers-suicide-13112882.html |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us |archive-date=25 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325103507/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-a-socio-political-film-sharp-pointing-out-of-real-life-incidentsdefence-scam-healthcare-scam-farmers-suicide-13112882.html |url-status=live }}

A scene featuring Vikram Rathore and Kalee Gaikwad draws inspiration from the Bofors scandal, which was a major political and financial controversy in India related to the purchase of Bofors Howitzer for the Indian army. The scandal revolved around allegations of corruption and kickbacks in the arms deal, which had a significant impact on Indian politics and defence procurement. In the film, this scene sheds light on issues of corruption, political intrigue, and the consequences of unethical decisions made in high-stakes situations. The character Kalee is referred to as AB Bofors, which likely signifies a symbolic representation of the scandal, emphasising the role of individuals and entities in larger scandals and controversies. Kalee's character serves as a metaphorical link to the scandal, exploring the themes of accountability, responsibility, and the impact of corruption in society.{{Cite web |title=2 real-life incidents that loosely inspired plots of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan |url=https://www.dailyo.in/entertainment/2-real-life-incidents-that-loosely-inspired-plots-of-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-41464 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911184044/https://www.dailyo.in/entertainment/2-real-life-incidents-that-loosely-inspired-plots-of-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-41464 |archive-date=11 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=DailyO}}

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The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, working with Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee for the first time; this would also mark his debut as a solo composer in Bollywood, previously having composed a song for David and the background score for Jersey.{{cite web |access-date=12 July 2023 |title=Anirudh Ravichander emerges as top music director with a whopping Rs 10 crore fee? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-anirudh-emerges-as-top-music-director-with-a-whopping-rs-10-crore-fee-2405491-2023-07-12 |work=India Today |date=12 July 2023 |archive-date=12 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712110522/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-anirudh-emerges-as-top-music-director-with-a-whopping-rs-10-crore-fee-2405491-2023-07-12 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |access-date=29 September 2023 |title=Anirudh Ravichander: 'Working in Jawan was like doing three projects at once' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/anirudh-ravichander-jawan-rajinikanth-shah-rukh-khan-8962118/ |work=The Indian Express |date=29 September 2023 |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002104451/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/anirudh-ravichander-jawan-rajinikanth-shah-rukh-khan-8962118/ |url-status=live }} Initially, A. R. Rahman was reportedly approached by Atlee to compose for the film.{{Cite news |title=AR Rahman to compose music for Atlee's film with Shah Rukh Khan? |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/83596577.cms |url-status=live |access-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126142737/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/83596577.cms |archive-date=26 January 2022}} Rahman subsequently declined the offer for reasons unknown, and Anirudh was chosen to compose for the film.{{Cite web |date=3 June 2022 |title='A dream come true: Atlee, Anirudh Ravichander express excitement about working with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/atlee-anirudh-ravichander-express-excitement-about-working-with-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-7951593/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728213812/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/atlee-anirudh-ravichander-express-excitement-about-working-with-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-7951593/ |archive-date=28 July 2022 |access-date=28 July 2022}} The music rights were bagged by T-Series for {{INR}}36 crore,{{Cite web |date=30 June 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan's music rights sold for a whopping amount |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-music-rights-sold-for-a-whopping-amount-8694650/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630131332/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-music-rights-sold-for-a-whopping-amount-8694650/ |archive-date=30 June 2023 |access-date=30 June 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} which was a record price for a Hindi album.{{Cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee's Jawan has earned Rs 36 crore two months before its release, here's how |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-jawan-has-earned-rs-36-crore-two-months-before-its-release-music-rights-sold-to-t-series-3049901 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711090449/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-jawan-has-earned-rs-36-crore-two-months-before-its-release-music-rights-sold-to-t-series-3049901 |archive-date=11 July 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=DNA India}}

The soundtrack consists of seven original songs composed by Anirudh, namely, "Zinda Banda", "Chaleya", "Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya", "Aararaari Raaro", "Jawan Title Track", "Faraatta" and "Chaleya" (Arabic). Lyrics are written by Irshad Kamil and Kumaar.

On 3 June 2022, the film's title and release date were unveiled through a teaser video featuring Khan in a suspicious character, wounded and swathed in bandages, foreshadowing an intriguing tale of revenge.{{Cite news |date=3 June 2022 |title=It's official: Atlee's film with Shah Rukh Khan titled Jawan; to release on June 2, 2023 |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan-titled-jawan-to-release-on-june-2-2023/articleshow/91982452.cms |url-status=live |access-date=3 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603100016/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan-titled-jawan-to-release-on-june-2-2023/articleshow/91982452.cms |archive-date=3 June 2022}} Later the film got postponed and a new release date was announced through a motion poster released on 6 May 2023.{{Cite web |title=Jawan Update: Shah Rukh Khan In A New Poster, Announces Film's Release Date |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jawan-update-shah-rukh-khan-in-a-new-poster-announces-films-release-date-4011286 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506133303/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jawan-update-shah-rukh-khan-in-a-new-poster-announces-films-release-date-4011286 |archive-date=6 May 2023 |access-date=6 May 2023 |website=NDTV}} A teaser trailer, titled "Jawan Prevue" was released on 10 July 2023.{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=10 July 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan Launches Action-Packed Teaser for 'Jawan,' Featuring Deepika Padukone, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-1235664969/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715121832/https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-1235664969/ |archive-date=15 July 2023 |access-date=15 July 2023 |website=Variety}} It became the most watched Indian teaser in 24 hours with over 112 million views.{{Cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan 'Jawan' Teaser Clocks Record 112 Million Views In 24 Hours |date=11 July 2023 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-teaser-clocks-record-112-million-views-in-24-hours-news-302124 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715121833/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-teaser-clocks-record-112-million-views-in-24-hours-news-302124 |archive-date=15 July 2023 |access-date=15 July 2023}} Subsequently, the teaser was attached to the prints of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Jailer and Gadar 2 for theatrical screenings.{{Cite web |date=15 July 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan prevue leaves audience hooting and cheering in theatres - watch video |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-prevue-leaves-audience-hooting-and-cheering-in-theatres-watch-video-12870852.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715130525/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-prevue-leaves-audience-hooting-and-cheering-in-theatres-watch-video-12870852.html |archive-date=15 July 2023 |access-date=15 July 2023 |website=Firstpost}}{{Cite web |last=Amena |first=Rasti |date=24 August 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan fans go crazy at INOX, GVK in Hyderabad - Watch |url=https://www.siasat.com/shah-rukh-khan-fans-go-crazy-at-inox-gvk-in-hyderabad-watch-2676147/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824131158/https://www.siasat.com/shah-rukh-khan-fans-go-crazy-at-inox-gvk-in-hyderabad-watch-2676147/ |archive-date=24 August 2023 |access-date=24 August 2023 |website=The Siasat Daily}}

In July 2023, when the song "Zinda Banda" was unveiled, the hook step, choreographed by Shobi Paulraj and performed by Khan in the music video, quickly went viral, adding to the song's popularity and becoming a social media sensation.{{Cite web |date=31 July 2023 |title=Jawan first song Zinda Banda: Shah Rukh Khan dances his heart out in foot-tapping track, fans love his swag. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-first-song-zinda-banda-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-101690786471929.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731214626/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-first-song-zinda-banda-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-101690786471929.html |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}} Many people have recreated the hook step (signature step) by recording their own dance performances to the song and sharing these videos across social media platforms.{{Cite web |date=4 August 2023 |title=Jawan Director Atlee Is All Hearts As Grandmom-Grandson Duo Dance To Shah Rukh Khan's Zinda Banda |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-director-atlee-is-all-hearts-as-grandmom-grandson-duo-dance-to-shah-rukh-khans-zinda-banda-8502391.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804182700/https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-director-atlee-is-all-hearts-as-grandmom-grandson-duo-dance-to-shah-rukh-khans-zinda-banda-8502391.html |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=News18}}

As a part of the film's promotion, the marketing team designed the film's posters at the Mumbai Metro and Kolkata Metro.{{cite web |access-date=23 August 2023 |title=Jawan Promotion: Craze of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' seen in Metro, promotion of the film increased |url=https://medium.com/@rohitkumarg4292/jawan-promotion-craze-of-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-seen-in-metro-promotion-of-the-film-increased-17ac91253587 |work=Medium.com |date=22 August 2023 |archive-date=16 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916170622/https://medium.com/@rohitkumarg4292/jawan-promotion-craze-of-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-seen-in-metro-promotion-of-the-film-increased-17ac91253587 |url-status=live }} The official merchandise of Jawan was launched by Fully Filmy on 25 August 2023.{{Cite tweet |number=1694962272450519511 |user=fullyfilmy_offl |title=The #JawanOfficialMerchandise has finally dropped!! |author=Fully Filmy |date=25 August 2023}}

On 30 August 2023, a grand pre-release event for the film took place in Chennai at Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai where Khan received wishes from Kamal Haasan and shared anecdotes.{{Cite news |date=30 August 2023 |title='Jawan' pre-release event: Shah Rukh Khan takes over Chennai with swag |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jawan-pre-release-event-shah-rukh-khan-takes-over-chennai-with-swag/article67252566.ece/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831034736/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jawan-pre-release-event-shah-rukh-khan-takes-over-chennai-with-swag/article67252566.ece |archive-date=31 August 2023}} The television streaming rights for the event were acquired by Sun Network. The event was telecasted on Sun TV and Surya TV on 3 September.{{Cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=Jawan audio launch Live Updates: Shah Rukh Khan thanks Anirudh Ravichander, Atlee and others in trademark witty speech |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-audio-launch-pre-release-event-live-updates-team-jawan-all-set-to-electrify-chennai-8915693/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831034735/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-audio-launch-pre-release-event-live-updates-team-jawan-all-set-to-electrify-chennai-8915693/ |archive-date=31 August 2023 |access-date=31 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express}}

The official trailer of the film was unveiled on 31 August 2023.{{Cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title='Jawan' trailer: Shah Rukh Khan looks deadly in Atlee's vigilante epic |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jawan-trailer-shah-rukh-khan-looks-deadly-in-atlees-vigilante-epic/article67244314.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831161951/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jawan-trailer-shah-rukh-khan-looks-deadly-in-atlees-vigilante-epic/article67244314.ece |archive-date=31 August 2023 |access-date=31 August 2023 |website=The Hindu}} On the same day, Khan arrived in Dubai to celebrate the release of the trailer with the fans and showcased it on the Burj Khalifa.{{Cite web |date=29 August 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' trailer to play on Burj Khalifa; actor to attend grand launch and meet fans |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-trailer-to-play-on-burj-khalifa-actor-to-attend-grand-launch-and-meet-fans/articleshow/103155892.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831105229/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-trailer-to-play-on-burj-khalifa-actor-to-attend-grand-launch-and-meet-fans/articleshow/103155892.cms |archive-date=31 August 2023 |access-date=31 August 2023 |website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title='Jawan' trailer lights up Burj Khalifa, Shah Rukh Khan's reaction is unmissable |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jawan-trailer-lights-up-burj-khalifa-dubai-shah-rukh-khan-reaction-is-unmissable-2429290-2023-08-31 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901080231/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jawan-trailer-lights-up-burj-khalifa-dubai-shah-rukh-khan-reaction-is-unmissable-2429290-2023-08-31 |archive-date=1 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |website=India Today}} Following the film's release, Google introduced an interactive doodle dedicated to the film, allowing users to engage with and explore the film's theme in a creative and fun way.{{Cite web |date=8 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Google's interactive feature for Jawan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/shah-rukh-khan-reacts-to-google-s-interactive-feature-for-jawan-101694177569748.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908171135/https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/shah-rukh-khan-reacts-to-google-s-interactive-feature-for-jawan-101694177569748.html |archive-date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}}{{Cite web |date=8 September 2023 |title=Ready for Jawan? Google celebrates Shah Rukh Khan starrer with interactive doodle featuring walkie-talkie and bandages |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ready-jawan-google-celebrates-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-interactive-doodle-featuring-walkie-talkie-bandages-watch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908171137/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ready-jawan-google-celebrates-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-interactive-doodle-featuring-walkie-talkie-bandages-watch/ |archive-date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}

Jawan was theatrically released on 7 September 2023 in standard, IMAX, 4DX and other premium formats in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Tamil and Telugu languages.{{Cite web |date=14 August 2023 |title=No 3D version of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan overseas but will have IMAX and 4DX release worldwide; advance booking opens to a BUMPER response in Germany and the Netherlands |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/no-3d-version-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-overseas-will-imax-4dx-release-worldwide-advance-booking-opens-bumper-response-germany-netherlands/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814152511/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/no-3d-version-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-overseas-will-imax-4dx-release-worldwide-advance-booking-opens-bumper-response-germany-netherlands/ |archive-date=14 August 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}{{Cite web |date=3 June 2022 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Announcement Video in Theatre Makes Audience Lose Their Calm, Fans Say 'SRK Supremacy' |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-announcement-video-in-theatre-makes-audience-lose-their-calm-fans-say-srk-supremacy-5655079.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317165827/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-announcement-video-in-theatre-makes-audience-lose-their-calm-fans-say-srk-supremacy-5655079.html |archive-date=17 March 2023 |access-date=17 March 2023}} Initially, the film was slated for release on 2 June 2023. However, in May 2023, it was reported that the film was delayed to August 2023.{{Cite web |last=Aditi Giri |date=4 May 2023 |title=SRK's Jawan POSTPONED Due To This Reason, Atlee Yet To Decide New Release Date: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-postponed-due-to-this-reason-to-release-either-in-june-end-or-august-report-7723957.html |publisher=News 18}}{{Cite web |last=DNA web team |date=4 May 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan postponed, makers considering August release: Report |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-shah-rukh-khan-s-jawan-postponed-makers-considering-august-release-report-3040314/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504213456/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-shah-rukh-khan-s-jawan-postponed-makers-considering-august-release-report-3040314 |archive-date=4 May 2023 |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Daily News and Analysis}}{{Cite web |last=Simran Khan |date=5 May 2023 |title=Jawan Release POSTPONED! Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee Film To NOT Release On June 2. Details Inside |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/jawan-release-postponed-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-film-to-not-release-on-june-2-details-inside-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-99998986/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506054620/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/jawan-release-postponed-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-film-to-not-release-on-june-2-details-inside-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-99998986 |archive-date=6 May 2023 |access-date=6 May 2023 |publisher=Times Now}} Additionally, reports were indicating that the film might still be released on its originally scheduled date.{{Cite web |date=25 April 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan CONFIRMED for June 2 release; new promo to be launched in the first week of May |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-confirmed-june-2-release-new-promo-launched-first-week-may/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502062711/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-confirmed-june-2-release-new-promo-launched-first-week-may/ |archive-date=2 May 2023 |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} However, later it was confirmed that the film will release on 7 September 2023.{{Cite web |date=6 May 2023 |title=CONFIRMED! Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan to release in September; makers drop intriguing announcement video, watch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/confirmed-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-release-september-makers-drop-intriguing-announcement-video-watch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506162556/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/confirmed-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-release-september-makers-drop-intriguing-announcement-video-watch/ |archive-date=6 May 2023 |access-date=6 May 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Jawan is the first Indian film to release in the IMAX Leonberg, the largest IMAX theatre in the world.{{Cite web |date=25 August 2023 |title=SRK's Jawan To Create History By Getting Screened At World's Largest IMAX In Germany; Details Inside |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/srks-jawan-to-create-history-by-getting-screened-at-worlds-largest-imax-in-germany-details-inside-8551255.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825170724/https://www.news18.com/movies/srks-jawan-to-create-history-by-getting-screened-at-worlds-largest-imax-in-germany-details-inside-8551255.html |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=News18}} It is also the first Indian film to release in Bangladesh on the same day as its worldwide release, just like in other major countries.{{Cite web |date=27 August 2023 |title='Jawan' to release in Bangladesh on same day as global debut |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/jawan-release-bangladesh-same-day-global-debut-3404411 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828102612/https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/jawan-release-bangladesh-same-day-global-debut-3404411 |archive-date=28 August 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}

Jawan premiered on over 10,000 screens worldwide, the highest for a Hindi film and one of the highest for an Indian film.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=Jawan Box Office Day 1: Shah Rukh Khan Film To Become The Biggest Bollywood Opener Of All Time |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-box-office-day-1-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-film-biggest-opening-in-bollywood-8567088.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907053132/https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-box-office-day-1-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-film-biggest-opening-in-bollywood-8567088.html |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=News18}} In India it released on over 5500 screens and 4500 screens in international markets.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title='Jawan' on OTT: Netflix likely to stream Shah Rukh Khan-starrer after its theatrical run |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/jawan-on-ott-netflix-likely-to-stream-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-after-its-theatrical-run-397387-2023-09-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183230/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/jawan-on-ott-netflix-likely-to-stream-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-after-its-theatrical-run-397387-2023-09-07 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Business Today}} In Tamil Nadu it was reported to showcase on over 650 screens and in Kerala version on over 350 screens, highest for a Hindi film in the regions.{{Cite web |title=തമിഴ്‌നാട്ടിലും കേരളത്തിലും 'ജവാൻ' എത്തുന്നത് 1001 സ്ക്രീനുകളില്‍.! |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/jawan-kerala-tamilnadu-release-massive-in-high-number-of-screen-through-gokulam-movies-vvk-s0kl23 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183237/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/jawan-kerala-tamilnadu-release-massive-in-high-number-of-screen-through-gokulam-movies-vvk-s0kl23 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Asianet News}} The early morning shows, were held at 2:15 am across Bengal.{{Cite web |title=SRK mania grips Bengal and Bihar. 'Jawan' gets 2:15 am, 5 am shows |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/srk-mania-grips-bengal-and-bihar-as-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-gets-2-am-5-am-shows-2431155-2023-09-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905113638/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/srk-mania-grips-bengal-and-bihar-as-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-gets-2-am-5-am-shows-2431155-2023-09-05 |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=India Today|date=5 September 2023 }}

Jawan set the record for the largest bookings in Hindi cinema, surpassing the record previously held by Khan's film, Pathaan, released earlier in the year. This record was achieved in both single-screen theatres and multiplex chains.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=All Time Top Advances - Jawan Leads The Pack |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183732/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7997 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Box Office India}} Booking sites of multiplex players crashed down due to high traffic.{{Cite news |date=7 September 2023 |title='Jawan' mania: Blockbuster cinemas' site crashes, huge queue at Star Cineplex |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/jawan-mania-blockbuster-cinemas-site-crashes-huge-queue-star-cineplex-3413341 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183733/https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/jawan-mania-blockbuster-cinemas-site-crashes-huge-queue-star-cineplex-3413341 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=The Daily Star}}{{Cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=More than 750,000 tickets already booked for Jawan: BookMyShow |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/more-than-750000-tickets-already-booked-for-jawan-bookmyshow-396818-2023-09-04 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183732/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/more-than-750000-tickets-already-booked-for-jawan-bookmyshow-396818-2023-09-04 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Business Today}} The film was screened at the Himalayan Film Festival in Leh on 30 September 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/watch-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-starrer-jawan-screened-at-film-festival-in-leh-people-are-overjoyed-1247613|title=WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan-Nayanthara starrer Jawan screened at film festival in Leh; people are overjoyed|date=1 October 2023|website=Pinkvilla|access-date=1 October 2023|archive-date=1 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001111517/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/watch-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-starrer-jawan-screened-at-film-festival-in-leh-people-are-overjoyed-1247613|url-status=live}} The film is scheduled to release in Japan on 29 November 2024.{{cite web |access-date=12 September 2024 |title=Shah Rukh Khan announces Jawan to release in Japan on November 29: "The fire & action you all loved" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-announces-jawan-release-japan-november-29-fire-action-loved/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=12 September 2024 }}{{cite web |access-date=12 September 2024 |title=Jawan to Release in Japan, Shah Rukh Khan shares Release date in his Post on Instagram, Watch |url=https://www.outfable.com/entertainment/jawan-to-release-in-japan-shah-rukh-khan-shares-release-date-in-his-post-on-instagram-witch/ |website=OutFable}}

Pen Studios acquired the theatrical rights for North India and West India under the Pen Marudhar Entertainment banner.{{Cite web |title=Record-breaking theatrical deal sealed for Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' |url=https://www.aadhan.in/short/recordbreaking-theatrical-deal-sealed-for-shah-rukh-khans-jawan/06072320415019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726181243/https://www.aadhan.in/short/recordbreaking-theatrical-deal-sealed-for-shah-rukh-khans-jawan/06072320415019 |archive-date=26 July 2023 |access-date=26 July 2023 |website=Aadhan}} Sree Gokulam Movies acquired theatrical distribution rights of the film in Tamil Nadu and Kerala for {{INR}}50 crore,{{Cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Tamil Nadu, Kerala rights sold for a record price |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-tamil-nadu-kerala-rights-sold-for-a-record-price/58eb06f8cb929 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818132707/https://www.ottplay.com/news/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-tamil-nadu-kerala-rights-sold-for-a-record-price/58eb06f8cb929 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |access-date=18 August 2023 |website=OTTPlay}} and released under Red Giant Movies in Tamil Nadu and Dream Big Films in Kerala.{{Cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=ഷാരൂഖ് ഖാൻ ചിത്രം ജവാൻ; തമിഴ്‌നാട്, കേരള വിതരണാവകാശം റെക്കോഡ് തുകയ്ക്ക് സ്വന്തമാക്കി ഗോകുലം മൂവീസ് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/gokulam-gopalan-grabs-shahrukh-khan-movie-jawan-kerala-tamil-nadu-distribution-1.8831499 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818132707/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/gokulam-gopalan-grabs-shahrukh-khan-movie-jawan-kerala-tamil-nadu-distribution-1.8831499 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |access-date=18 August 2023 |website=Mathrubhumi}} Sri Venkateswara Creations acquired the distribution rights for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}} Mysore territory rights have been acquired by Panorama Studios.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=19 August 2023 |title=REVEALED: A complete list of distributors releasing Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan all over India : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-complete-list-distributors-releasing-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-india/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819074256/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-complete-list-distributors-releasing-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-india/ |archive-date=19 August 2023 |access-date=19 August 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} SVF acquired the theatrical rights for West Bengal.{{Cite tweet |number=1684176763344281601 |user=SVFsocial |title=The most anticipated film of 2023, #Jawan is distributed by #SVF across #Bengal. |author=SVF |date=26 July 2023}}. Rajshri Productions distributed the film in Odisha,{{Cite web |title=Exclusive! Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Creates Record As Rajshri Buys Orissa Territory For Atlee Film For Rs 6 Crore |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/exclusive-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-creates-record-as-rajshri-buys-orissa-territory-for-atlee-film-at-all-time-high-price-bollywood-news-article-101554195 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721133008/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/exclusive-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-creates-record-as-rajshri-buys-orissa-territory-for-atlee-film-at-all-time-high-price-bollywood-news-article-101554195 |archive-date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=Zoom TV}} and Prakash Pictures in Bihar.

The overseas theatrical rights were sold to Yash Raj Films.{{Cite web |title=YRF to distribute Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan to international markets |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/yrf-to-distribute-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-to-international-markets-2376047-2023-05-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715114241/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/yrf-to-distribute-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-to-international-markets-2376047-2023-05-07 |archive-date=15 July 2023 |access-date=15 July 2023 |website=India Today|date=7 May 2023 }} Home Screen Entertainment bought the Singapore distribution rights of the film,{{Cite tweet |number=1681299529214361603 |user=homescreenent |title=Home Screen Entertainment is super excited to be distributing the high octane #Jawan in Singapore |author=Home Screen Entertainment |date=18 July 2023}} while Lighthouse Distribution acquired the distribution rights for Spain.{{Cite tweet |number=1688644433745428482 |user=tgl_films |title=#JAWAN en Hindi con subtítulos en Español |author=lighthouse_films |date=8 August 2023}} Action Cut Entertainment together with Rongdhonu Group distributed the film in Bangladesh.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Entertainment |date=28 August 2023 |title=Shah Rukh's 'Jawan' to release in Bangladesh, India on same date |url=https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/3x1o6ebjbg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828102611/https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/movies/3x1o6ebjbg |archive-date=28 August 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=Prothom Alo |language=en}} Friday Entertainment distributed the film in France.{{Cite tweet |number=1691571734871261414 |user=FridayEntmt |title=Ready to welcome #Jawan in #France |author=Entertainment |date=15 August 2023}}

The digital streaming rights of Jawan were acquired by Netflix for {{INR}}250 crore.{{Cite web |title=Jawan On OTT: Shah Rukh Khan's Film Sold To Netflix For A Whopping ₹250 Crore |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/jawan-on-ott-shah-rukh-khans-film-sold-to-netflix-for-a-whopping-250-crore |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913164607/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/jawan-on-ott-shah-rukh-khans-film-sold-to-netflix-for-a-whopping-250-crore |archive-date=13 September 2023 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=The Free Press Journal}} The film's extended version began streaming on Netflix from 2 November 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, coinciding with Khan's 58th birthday.{{Cite web |title=Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' to release on OTT with extended runtime |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/atlee-directed-jawan-shah-rukh-khan-to-release-on-netflix-with-deleted-scenes-film-to-be-extended-by-20-minutes-2437650-2023-09-19 |website=India Today |date=19 September 2023 |access-date=20 September 2023 |archive-date=19 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919172243/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/atlee-directed-jawan-shah-rukh-khan-to-release-on-netflix-with-deleted-scenes-film-to-be-extended-by-20-minutes-2437650-2023-09-19 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Jawan extended cut OTT |url=https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia/status/1719784117519241392?t=oikoqJdPXFlqf9w9MHLoHA&s=19 |access-date=1 November 2023 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}{{cite web |access-date=1 November 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan to premiere on Netflix on his birthday on November 2 with extended cut |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-premiere-netflix-birthday-november-2-extended-cut/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=November 2023 |archive-date=1 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101095904/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-premiere-netflix-birthday-november-2-extended-cut/ |url-status=live }}

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{{As of|2023|11|10}}, Jawan has grossed over {{INRConvert|761.98|c}} in India and {{INRConvert|386.34|c}} in overseas for a worldwide total of over {{INRConvert|1148.32|c}}.{{Cite web |date=8 September 2023 |title=Jawan Box office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/box-office/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907202319/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/box-office/ |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}

On its first day of release, the film's Hindi version netted a record-breaking {{INRConvert|51.35|c}} in India, with a further {{INRConvert|24.05|c}} from its dubbed Tamil and Telugu versions, for a net total of {{INRConvert|75.4|c}}.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=Jawan All India Box Office Estimate: Shah Rukh Khan collects Rs. 75 crores on opening day |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-india-box-office-estimate-shah-rukh-khan-collects-rs-75-crores-opening-day-unheard-numbers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184737/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-india-box-office-estimate-shah-rukh-khan-collects-rs-75-crores-opening-day-unheard-numbers/ |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Worldwide, all versions grossed {{INRConvert|131.5|c}} on the opening day. It overtook Khan's previous release Pathaan to set several opening day records for a Hindi as well as an Indian film.{{Cite news |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=8 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' Shatters Bollywood Opening Day Box Office Record |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-bollywood-opening-day-record-1235717379/ |url-status=live |access-date=8 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908161953/https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-bollywood-opening-day-record-1235717379/ |archive-date=8 September 2023}} In Australia, it became the first Indian film to top the box office, earning AU$301k on its first day.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan becomes the first Indian film to top Australian Box Office with AUD 400K first day |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-historic-first-day-in-australia-becomes-first-indian-film-to-top-australian-box-office-1241687 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908123107/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-historic-first-day-in-australia-becomes-first-indian-film-to-top-australian-box-office-1241687 |archive-date=8 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Pinkvilla}} On its second day, the Hindi version netted {{INR}}45 crore in India for a total net collection of {{INR}}112.5 crore.{{Cite news |date=9 September 2023 |title=Jawan box office collection day 2: Shah Rukh Khan's film witnesses 30 per cent drop, to earn Rs 45 crore on Friday |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/jawan-box-office-collection-day-2-shah-rukh-khans-film-witnesses-30-per-cent-drop-to-earn-rs-45-crore-on-friday/articleshow/103518163.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=8 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908204508/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/jawan-box-office-collection-day-2-shah-rukh-khans-film-witnesses-30-per-cent-drop-to-earn-rs-45-crore-on-friday/articleshow/103518163.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=8 September 2023 |issn=0971-8257}} It became the first Hindi film to net over {{INR}}200 crore in 3 days domestically, overtaking Pathaan.{{Cite web |date=10 September 2023 |title=Jawan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer sets a new record for Bollywood films, enters Rs. 200 Crores Club in just 3 days :Bollywood Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-sets-new-record-bollywood-films-enters-rs-200-crores-club-just-3-days/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910174221/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-sets-new-record-bollywood-films-enters-rs-200-crores-club-just-3-days/ |archive-date=10 September 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} It also became the fastest Hindi film to net over {{INR}}300 crore in 5 days in India.{{Cite web |date=12 September 2023 |title=Jawan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer is the fastest Rs 300 Crore Club entrant in just 5 days, surpasses Pathaan's record :Bollywood Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-fastest-rs-300-crore-club-entrant-just-5-days-surpasses-pathaans-record/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912055940/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-fastest-rs-300-crore-club-entrant-just-5-days-surpasses-pathaans-record/ |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} It also became the first Hindi film to net over {{INR}}400 crore in 9 days,{{Cite web |date=16 September 2023 |title=Jawan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer enters Rs. 400 Crore Club, gears up for Rs. 500 Crore Club in quick time :Bollywood Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-enters-rs-400-crore-club-gears-rs-500-crore-club-quick-time/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918135615/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-enters-rs-400-crore-club-gears-rs-500-crore-club-quick-time/ |archive-date=18 September 2023 |access-date=18 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} and over {{INR}}500 crore net in 13 days domestically.{{Cite web |date=20 September 2023 |title=Jawan Box Office: Film is an All Time Mega Blockbuster, enters Rs. 500 Crore Club in just 13 days :Bollywood Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-film-time-mega-blockbuster-enters-rs-500-crore-club-just-13-days/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=20 September 2023 |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924141042/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-film-time-mega-blockbuster-enters-rs-500-crore-club-just-13-days/ |url-status=live }} On the 17th day of its release, it became the highest net grossing Hindi film in India crossing his own Pathaan.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-jawan-emerges-highest-bollywood-grosser-ever-in-india-supersedes-pathaans-collections-on-day-17-1245428 |title=Box Office: Jawan emerges highest Bollywood grosser ever in India; Supersedes Pathaan's collections on day 17 | PINKVILLA |date=23 September 2023 |access-date=23 September 2023 |archive-date=23 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923122307/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-jawan-emerges-highest-bollywood-grosser-ever-in-india-supersedes-pathaans-collections-on-day-17-1245428 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=24 September 2023 |title=Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan reigns supreme as Jawan pips Pathaan to emerge as biggest Bollywood grosser ever :Bollywood Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-shah-rukh-khan-reigns-supreme-jawan-pips-pathaan-emerge-biggest-bollywood-grosser-ever/ |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924062109/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-shah-rukh-khan-reigns-supreme-jawan-pips-pathaan-emerge-biggest-bollywood-grosser-ever/ |url-status=live }} On the 18th day of its release, Jawan became the sixth Indian film to gross over {{INR}}1000 crore worldwide and only the third Hindi film to do so, also the fastest Hindi film to do so.{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/jawan-box-office-collection-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-fastest-hindi-movie-to-earn-over-rs-1000-cr-worldwide-399501-2023-09-24|title='Jawan' box office collection: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer fastest Hindi movie to earn over Rs 1,000 cr worldwide|date=24 September 2023|website=Business Today|access-date=25 September 2023|archive-date=25 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925163806/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/jawan-box-office-collection-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-fastest-hindi-movie-to-earn-over-rs-1000-cr-worldwide-399501-2023-09-24|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=25 September 2023 |title=Jawan box office collection day 18: Shah Rukh Khan film grosses ₹1000 crore worldwide, Atlee says 'God has been kind' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-box-office-collection-1000-crore-worldwide-shah-rukh-khan-pathaan-101695638363231.html |access-date=25 September 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=25 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925162552/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-box-office-collection-1000-crore-worldwide-shah-rukh-khan-pathaan-101695638363231.html |url-status=live }} It is also the highest grossing Hindi film in India.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-nun-2-jawan-shah-rukh-khan-milestones-expendables-4-global-international-box-office-1235554810/|title='The Nun II' Tops $200M Global, 'Jawan' Now Biggest Bollywood Movie Ever In India – International Box Office|first=Nancy|last=Tartaglione|date=25 September 2023|website=Deadline Hollywood|quote=Jawan became the highest-grossing Bollywood movie ever in India|access-date=25 September 2023|archive-date=25 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925093514/https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-nun-2-jawan-shah-rukh-khan-milestones-expendables-4-global-international-box-office-1235554810/|url-status=live}} It has become the highest 4th weekend grosser of all time.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-becomes-highest-time-4th-weekend-grosser/|title=Jawan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer becomes highest all-time 4th weekend grosser :Bollywood Box Office|date=2 October 2023|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=2 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003013442/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-becomes-highest-time-4th-weekend-grosser/|url-status=live}} It became the first Hindi film to net over {{INR}}600 crore in India.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-becomes-founding-member-bollywoods-600-crore-club/|title=With Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan becomes the founding member of Bollywood's 600 crore club: Bollywood Box Office|date=2 October 2023|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=2 October 2023|archive-date=3 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003035118/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-becomes-founding-member-bollywoods-600-crore-club/|url-status=live}}

Outside India, Jawan{{'}}s opening-weekend overseas gross totalled US$32.62 million. By 12 September, it collected US$8.64  million from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA regions), and a further US$8.22  million from the UK and European markets.{{Cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan creates waves in the overseas markets with 25.31 mil. USD [Rs. 210 cr.]; likely to rake in 45 mil. USD in the final tally 25 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-creates-waves-overseas-markets-25-31-mil-usd-rs-210-cr-likely-rake-45-mil-usd-final-tally/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914122443/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shah-rukh-khan-starrer-jawan-creates-waves-overseas-markets-25-31-mil-usd-rs-210-cr-likely-rake-45-mil-usd-final-tally/ |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Jawan become highest grossing Hindi film in South Indian market grossed a record over {{INRConvert|73.1|c}} broke the record Khan's own previous film Pathaan which was collect {{INRConvert|21.75|c}}.{{Cite web |title=Jawan Box Office Collection South India Record: Shah Rukh Khan Becomes First Bollywood Actor to Gross Rs 150 Crore - Check Detailed Report |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/jawan-box-office-collection-south-india-record-shah-rukh-khan-becomes-first-bollywood-actor-to-gross-rs-150-crore-check-detailed-report-6337841/ |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=www.india.com |language=en}} It has also become the only Hindi film to have crossed {{INR}}50 crore mark in its dubbed versions.{{Cite web |date=18 September 2023 |title=Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer becomes first Hindi film to mint Rs 50 cr in dubbed versions |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-becomes-first-hindi-film-to-mint-rs-50-cr-in-dubbed-versions-2023-09-18-893439 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919143717/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-becomes-first-hindi-film-to-mint-rs-50-cr-in-dubbed-versions-2023-09-18-893439 |archive-date=19 September 2023 |access-date=19 September 2023 |website=India TV}} On 4 October, it became the first Indian film to gross over US$16 million at the Middle East box office.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-becomes-first-indian-film-cross-16-mil-usd-rs-133-2-cr-middle-east-box-office/|title=Jawan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer becomes the first Indian film to cross 16 mil. USD [Rs. 133.2 cr.] at the Middle East box office: Bollywood Box Office|date=5 October 2023|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=5 October 2023|archive-date=5 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005161352/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/jawan-box-office-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-becomes-first-indian-film-cross-16-mil-usd-rs-133-2-cr-middle-east-box-office/|url-status=live}} Finally Jawan registered total 35.5 million + footfalls which is one of the highest in the history of Indian Cinema and second highest in Khan's career.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Top Footfalls - Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/footfalls/ |access-date=2024-09-17 |language=en}}

Jawan received acclaim from critics who praised its cast performances, direction, action sequences, musical score, screenplay, and cinematography.{{Cite web |date=8 September 2023 |title=Jawan: Deepika Padukone reacts after Rakul Preet Singh calls her cameo in Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'impactful' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/jawan-deepika-padukone-reacts-after-rakul-preet-singh-calls-her-cameo-in-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-impactful-1241845 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230909155828/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/jawan-deepika-padukone-reacts-after-rakul-preet-singh-calls-her-cameo-in-shah-rukh-khan-starrer-impactful-1241845 |archive-date=9 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=Pinkvilla |quote=The film is earning critical acclaim for its stellar performances, gripping dialogues, mass appeal, and powerful musical score.}}{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=Jawan review and release live updates: Shah Rukh Khan is blockbuster loading, collects ₹28.92 cr gross by afternoon |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-release-live-updates-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-atlee-deepika-padukone-film-101694047504816.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911084835/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-release-live-updates-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-atlee-deepika-padukone-film-101694047504816.html |archive-date=11 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}} {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=89|count=38|average=7.6|consensus=Packed with plot twists and breathtaking action, Jawan manages its convoluted plot and imposing length with high-octane panache.|ref=yes |access-date=22 September 2023}}

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave 4/5 stars and commended Jawan{{'s}} political storytelling, writing that it "boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote".{{Cite web |title=Jawan Review: Shah Rukh Is Simply Amazing! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/jawan-review-sukanya-verma/20230907.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183751/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/jawan-review-sukanya-verma/20230907.htm |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Rediff}}{{rating|4|5}} Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that the film delivered a timely political message despite being "fashioned as an unabashed massy entertainer".{{Cite news |date=7 September 2023 |title=Jawan movie review: Shah Rukh Khan delivers a massy entertainer with strong political messaging |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/jawan-movie-review-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-8928715/ |url-status=live |access-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907183832/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/jawan-movie-review-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-8928715/ |archive-date=7 September 2023}}{{rating|3.5|5}} Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times termed it a "massy, meaningful actioner".{{Cite news |title=Jawan review: Shah Rukh Khan packs a punch in this massy, meaningful actioner |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-shah-rukh-khan-packs-a-punch-in-this-massy-meaningful-actioner-101694057660807.html |url-status=live |access-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184351/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-shah-rukh-khan-packs-a-punch-in-this-massy-meaningful-actioner-101694057660807.html |archive-date=7 September 2023}} Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in believed that the film worked primarily due to Khan, writing that his "screen image – expansive, suffused with love, heroic in an old-fashioned way without being aggressively macho, irreverent but also sincere – helps sell a conceit that might have crashed with any other actor".{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title='Jawan' review: A rousing guts-and-glycerine saga |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1055375/jawan-review-a-rousing-guts-and-glycerine-saga |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184314/https://scroll.in/reel/1055375/jawan-review-a-rousing-guts-and-glycerine-saga |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Scroll.in}} Tushar Joshi of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and believed that Khan's performance and Atlee's direction had improved upon a typical, Robin Hood-esque story.{{Cite web |title=Jawan Movie Review: Massy! Massy! SRK-Atlee's blockbuster is hard to resist |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/jawan-movie-review-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-directorial-vijay-sethupathi-nayanthara-2432228-2023-09-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907142753/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/jawan-movie-review-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-directorial-vijay-sethupathi-nayanthara-2432228-2023-09-07 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=India Today|date=7 September 2023 }}{{rating|3.5|5}}

Sonil Dedhia of News18 gave 4/5 stars and labelled it a masala film, adding that it is an "ambitious vigilante action thriller that plays to the gallery and lives up to the hype. Far-fetched in writing but high on star power and style".{{Cite web |title=Jawan Movie Review: SRK Is An Undisputed Action Hero In Atlee's Blockbuster Masala Entertainer |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-movie-review-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-atlee-bollywood-blockbuster-8567101.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184243/https://www.news18.com/movies/jawan-movie-review-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-atlee-bollywood-blockbuster-8567101.html |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=News18|date=7 September 2023 }}{{rating|4|5}} Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 believed that Jawan had more of a story and purpose than Khan's previous release Pathaan.{{Cite news |title=Jawan Movie Review: An entertaining action drama that dares to make a political statement |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/jawan/movieshow/92043981.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903000405/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/jawan/movieshow/92043981.cms |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=The Times of India}}{{rating|3.5|5}} Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama awarded the film 4.5/5 stars and wrote "Jawan is a mass entertainer at its best with superlative performances, thrilling and clap worthy moments, larger-than-life action sequences, and a never-before-seen avatar of Shah Rukh Khan. At the box office, it will emerge as a blockbuster of epic proportions, setting new records and rewriting existing ones."{{Cite web |title=Jawan Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/critic-review/jawan-movie-review/on-the-whole-jawan-is-a-mass-entertainer-at-its-best-with-superlative-performances-thrilling-and-clapworthy-moments-and-larger-than-life-action-sequences/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184733/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jawan/critic-review/jawan-movie-review/on-the-whole-jawan-is-a-mass-entertainer-at-its-best-with-superlative-performances-thrilling-and-clapworthy-moments-and-larger-than-life-action-sequences/ |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=7 September 2023 }}{{rating|4.5|5}} Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave 4/5 stars and noted that the action choreography was "on par with any high grade Hollywood film".{{Cite news |title=Jawan Movie Review |work=Filmfare |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/jawan-movie-review-61036.html |url-status=live |access-date=8 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908043734/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/jawan-movie-review-61036.html |archive-date=8 September 2023}}{{rating|4|5}} Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave 3.5/5 stars and concluded, "Packed with all the ingredients that you would expect in a high-octane action film, Jawan is a strikingly meta vehicle in which a star communicates directly with his fan base and holds forth on themes that are crying out to be addressed."{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=Jawan Review: Strikingly Meta Vehicle Taps The Magnetism Of Shah Rukh Khan |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jawan-review-strikingly-meta-vehicle-taps-the-magnetism-of-shah-rukh-khan-3-5-stars-4368113 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907184734/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jawan-review-strikingly-meta-vehicle-taps-the-magnetism-of-shah-rukh-khan-3-5-stars-4368113 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=NDTV}}{{rating|3.5|5}} Uday Bhatia of Mint Lounge termed Jawan a "chaotic mess", writing that the film's story did not cohere despite Khan's best efforts.{{Cite news |last=Bhatia |first=Uday |date=8 September 2023 |title='Jawan' review: So much Shah Rukh, so little that works |work=Mint Lounge |url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com/how-to-lounge/movies-tv/jawan-film-review-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-vijay-sethupathi-nayanthara-111694079825203.html |url-status=live |access-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908161956/https://lifestyle.livemint.com/how-to-lounge/movies-tv/jawan-film-review-shah-rukh-khan-atlee-vijay-sethupathi-nayanthara-111694079825203.html |archive-date=8 September 2023}}

Internationally, Manjusha Radhakrishnan of Gulf News gave 3.5/5 stars and compared an ageing Khan to George Clooney, praising the star power of Khan and Nayanthara and the chemistry between Khan and Padukone.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title='Jawan' review from UAE: Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara turn fierce vigilantes |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-from-uae-shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-turn-fierce-vigilantes-1.97967461 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908151602/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/jawan-review-from-uae-shah-rukh-khan-and-nayanthara-turn-fierce-vigilantes-1.97967461 |archive-date=8 September 2023 |access-date=9 September 2023 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}{{rating|3.5|5}} Mike McCahill of The Guardian gave 3/5 stars also commended Khan's star power and opined, "Jawan covers a lot of ground in surprising fashion at full throttle – but that’s also a polite way of admitting it’s utterly all over the place."{{Cite news |last=McCahill |first=Mike |date=8 September 2023 |title=Jawan review – Shah Rukh Khan vehicle goes like a runaway train |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/sep/08/jawan-review-shah-rukh-khan |url-status=live |access-date=8 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908103415/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/sep/08/jawan-review-shah-rukh-khan |archive-date=8 September 2023}}{{rating|3|5}} Proma Khosla of IndieWire praised Atlee's work, Anirudh's music and acting performances of lead actors. She felt that the film "must be experienced on a massive screen with a massive crowd".{{Cite web |last=Khosla |first=Proma |date=11 September 2023 |title='Jawan' Isn't Just Another Hit for Shah Rukh Khan — It Cements His Larger-Than-Life Legacy |url=https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-review-1234904417/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911180512/https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/shah-rukh-khan-jawan-review-1234904417/ |archive-date=11 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=IndieWire}} Alan Ng of Film Threat commented "Jawan is a reminder of what action movies used to be".{{Cite web |date=11 September 2023 |title=Jawan Reviews Film Threat |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/jawan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912055933/https://filmthreat.com/reviews/jawan/ |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=Film Threat}} Pete Volk of Polygon described the film as "Robin Hood meets Charlie's Angels."{{cite web |last=Volk |first=Pete |date=3 November 2023 |url=https://www.polygon.com/23945067/watch-jawan-netflix-best-new-movie-thriller-bollywood-shah-rukh-khan-srk |title=Watch Jawan, 2023's biggest Indian movie, now on Netflix |access-date=3 November 2023 |publisher=Polygon |archive-date=5 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205160756/https://www.polygon.com/23945067/watch-jawan-netflix-best-new-movie-thriller-bollywood-shah-rukh-khan-srk |url-status=live }} Simon Abrams of RogerEbert stated, Khan "looks especially comfortable in undemanding musical numbers".{{Cite web |last=Abrams |first=Simon |title=Jawan movie review & film summary (2023) | Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jawan-movie-review-2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230909162050/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jawan-movie-review-2023 |archive-date=9 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=RogerEbert.com}}

It was reported that the film would have a sequel.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee to return with Jawan 2? Details inside |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/shah-rukh-khan-and-atlee-to-return-with-jawan-2-details-inside-1241613 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912205954/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/shah-rukh-khan-and-atlee-to-return-with-jawan-2-details-inside-1241613 |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=Pinkvilla}}{{cite web |access-date=7 September 2023 |title=Jawan 2 On Cards? Shah Rukh Khan Film's End Credits Hints As Much |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/jawan-2-on-cards-shah-rukh-khan-films-end-credits-hints-as-much-article-103460679 |work=Times Now|date=7 September 2023 }} Owing to the film's success, Shah Rukh Khan asserted the possibility of the sequel.{{Cite web |date=10 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan teases second instalment of Jawan, responds to X user questioning number of female actors in Atlee's film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-second-instalment-jawan-number-of-female-actors-in-atlee-film-101694326979029.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913103048/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-second-instalment-jawan-number-of-female-actors-in-atlee-film-101694326979029.html |archive-date=13 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}} During an interview with Pinkvilla, Atlee officially confirmed that the film would indeed have a sequel and also revealed plans to create a spin-off film centered around the character of Vikram Rathore.{{Cite web |date=18 September 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' now enters prestigious Rs 800-cr-club, director Atlee teases fans with possibility of a Vikram Rathore spinoff |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-now-enters-prestigious-rs-800-cr-club-director-atlee-teases-fans-with-possibility-of-a-vikram-rathore-spinoff/articleshow/103747917.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918135617/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/shah-rukh-khans-jawan-now-enters-prestigious-rs-800-cr-club-director-atlee-teases-fans-with-possibility-of-a-vikram-rathore-spinoff/articleshow/103747917.cms |archive-date=18 September 2023 |access-date=18 September 2023 |website=The Economic Times}}{{Cite web |date=16 September 2023 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Atlee confirms plans for Jawan 2 with Shah Rukh Khan; Wants to make Vikram Rathore spin off too |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-atlee-confirms-plans-for-jawan-2-with-shah-rukh-khan-wants-to-make-vikram-rathore-spin-off-too-1243822 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918135616/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-atlee-confirms-plans-for-jawan-2-with-shah-rukh-khan-wants-to-make-vikram-rathore-spin-off-too-1243822 |archive-date=18 September 2023 |access-date=16 September 2023 |website=Pinkvilla}} Later in September 2023, it was reported that Atlee had commenced work on the script for the sequel.{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: Here's what you need to know about Atlee's Jawan 2 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-atlees-jawan-2_-61193.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230915043442/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-atlees-jawan-2_-61193.html |archive-date=15 September 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=Filmfare}}

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