Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, was leaked hours before its premiere.
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| Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan leaked hours before its release |
Pathaan, the spy adventure thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was finally released on January 25 after months of anticipation. After four years, King Khan returns to the big screen with this flick. Pathan was created under the name of Yash Raj Films, and the makers expect that the picture would do well financially, but now it has been revealed that Pathan has been pirated online.
Pathaan set a record for advance bookings even before it was released. According to trade figures, over 5 lakh 56 thousand tickets for Pathaan's opening day had been sold. Pathan is also projected to gross between 50 and 60 crores on its first day, but the news of the film's leak has given the producers restless nights.
The news that Pathaan was released online is becoming popular on social media. Some websites have claimed to have released Pathan online, according to Zoom TV. Websites such as Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla, Filmywap, and OnlineMovieWatches fall into this category.
Before the release of Pathaan, the film's producers issued a social media appeal that the film not be leaked. "Ready for the BIGGEST action?" tweeted Yash Raj Films' official Twitter account, sharing the post. Everyone is respectfully asked not to record any videos, share them online, or give any spoilers. Pathan It is exclusively available in theaters. Aside from that, the creators have included an email address in the tweet where piracy complaints may be submitted.