Watch: Atlee’s next with SRK titled Jawan, teaser promises action-packed film

The teaser shows Shah Rukh Khan wounded and wrapped in bandages against a rocky landscape, hinting at an action-packed thriller.

Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled his new look for his forthcoming action comedy Jawan, which he is collaborating on with filmmaker Atlee. On June 2, 2023, the Atlee-directed film, billed as a “pan-Indian” film, would be released in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Shah Rukh Khan took to his social media to share the title announcement video as he wrote in the caption, “An action-packed 2023!! Bringing #Jawan to you, an explosive entertainer in cinemas 2nd June 2023. In Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.”

Interestingly, SRK started his journey with the character of Abhimanyu Rai on the television show ‘Fauji‘ which aired back in 1989. Talking about the film, Shah Rukh said, “Jawan is a universal story that goes beyond languages, geographies and is for all to enjoy. Credit goes to Atlee for creating this unique film, which has also been a fantastic experience for me as I love action films! The teaser is the just tip of the iceberg and gives a glimpse into what’s to come”.

The special promo teases a magnificent event film filled with high-octane action sequences and Bollywood stars. The teaser video unit shows Shah Rukh Khan wounded and covered in bandages on a mountainous backdrop, with a Spaghetti Western background score filling the frame with anticipation.

Filmmaker Atlee, who is known for directing a string of successful blockbuster films like Raja RaniTheri, Mersal and Bigil to name a few, wrote on social media, “Jawan has something in it for everyone be it actions, emotions, drama all woven into create a visual spectacle. I want to give the audiences an exceptional experience, an event which they all can enjoy and who better to deliver it than Shah Rukh Khan himself, presented like never before.”

Presented by Red Chillies Entertainment and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies banner, Jawan is set to release in theatres on June 2, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, making it Shah Rukh Khan’s first pan-India film. SRK also has Hindi movies Dunki and Pathaan in the pipeline.

Watch the Jawan teaser here: