Pathaan

"There is a storm coming. Fasten your seatbelt."

2023 2h 26m HI

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6.4

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85%

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5.8

IMDB

★6.4TMDB · 279🍅85%Rotten Tomatoes●47Metacritic★5.8IMDB · 165,551

ActionAdventureThriller

Synopsis

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A soldier caught by enemies and presumed dead comes back to complete his mission, accompanied by old companions and foes.

“There is a storm coming. Fasten your seatbelt.”

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Cast

Shah Rukh Khan
Pathaan
Deepika Padukone
Rubina Mohsin
John Abraham
Jim
Dimple Kapadia
Nandini
Ashutosh Rana
Sunil Luthra
Prakash Belawadi
Dr. Sahani
Manish Wadhwa
General Qadir
Akash Bhatija
Amol

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Siddharth Anand
Writers: Siddharth Anand, Shridhar Raghavan
Languages: Hindi
Countries: India, Italy, Spain, Turkey

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MONEY

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Made its money back 4.2× over at the box office.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: India, Italy, Spain, Turkey.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Siddharth Anand, shot by Satchith Paulose. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Sanchit Balhara. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Aarif Sheikh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and John Abraham carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "There is a storm coming. Fasten your seatbelt.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Siddharth Anand directs. Satchith Paulose behind the camera. Sanchit Balhara scores. Aarif Sheikh cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in India, Italy, Spain, Turkey. Dialogue in Hindi.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Made its money back 4.2× over at the box office.
2Released 3 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: India, Italy, Spain, Turkey.
4Directed by Siddharth Anand, shot by Satchith Paulose. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Sanchit Balhara. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Aarif Sheikh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and John Abraham carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "There is a storm coming. Fasten your seatbelt.".
9IMDB entry: tt12844910 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Satchith Paulose
Original score: Sanchit Balhara
Editing: Aarif Sheikh
Production design: Rajat Poddar
VFX supervisor: Husseini Barodawalla
Sound: Ganesh Gangadharan
Runtime: 146 min · 2h 26m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $30,270,000
Box office: $127,180,000
Return: 420% of budget
Original language: HI
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Pathaan (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 47/100
IMDB rating: 5.8/10 · 165,551 votes
MPAA: Not Rated

Awards

11 wins & 57 nominations total

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What people are saying

IshanPathak2023-03-24
Great Movie, but one time watch, It was a fan service, the craze for SRK was real, it was a great comeback for him.
ramu982024-02-14
★ 7/10
Pathaan delivers explosive action, stunning visuals, and a charismatic duo in Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. However, the familiar spy-thriller plot and predictable twists leave little room for surprise. Khan's seasoned charm shines as Pathaan, while Padukone brings both strength and allure to Rubina. Their chemistry fuels the action, which is expertly choreographed and visually impressive. Special effects seamlessly blend with practical stunts, creating a believable spectacle. The tight editing keeps the pace relentless, ensuring you're never bored. Salman Khan's cameo as Tiger is a crowd-pleaser, hinting at a future shared universe that excites fans. But his brief appearance leaves you wanting more. The story, while thrilling, relies on recycled tropes and predictable villains. The action, though well-executed, sometimes pushes the boundaries of reality. If you're looking for a thought-provoking experience, Pathaan might fall short. However, if you crave non-stop action, stunning visuals, and a dose of nostalgia, Pathaan delivers. It's a fun, adrenaline-fueled ride, but don't expect a groundbreaking narrative.

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