Shah Rukh Khan spoke about his latest film, the spy thriller Pathaan, and thanked the audience for their support. During a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, Shah Rukh thanked his fans and the audience for bringing the Hindi film industry to life. He also admitted to being 'low on confidence' and 'getting scared sometimes'.
Speaking to the media, Shah Rukh said, "Thank you for bringing life to the (Hindi film) industry. This experience has yet not sunk for all this. Thanking everyone for the film. Go to people who love you. I have millions who love me. God has always given me a balcony ticket. The film experience is an experience of love. It should not hurt anyone. I was low on confidence. I got scared sometimes."
He also said, "We are all extremely grateful to the audience and media for supporting the film (Pathaan) so much. In spite of the fact that there might have been things that would have curtailed the happy release of the film. There were times when we had to call people and ask them to please let us release our film peacefully. Film watching and filmmaking is an experience of love and I want to thank all the people who helped us release this film (Pathaan) for the people."
Pathaan has become the "highest opening weekend" grosser in Hindi film history, earning 542 crores in five days. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), Pathaan earned 60.75 crores in India during the five-day extended weekend for Republic Day. Hindi - 58.5 crore, all dubbed versions - 2.25 crore, bringing the India gross to 70 crores.
The overseas gross on day five is 42 crore, bringing the total gross on its fourth day of release to 112 crores. Deepika Padukone and John Abraham also star in the Siddharth Anand-directed film. Pathaan follows the titular spy (Shah Rukh). He returns from exile to prevent the terrorist group Outfit X, led by Jim (John), from carrying out a crippling attack on India.
