'Copycat Bollywood', Says Internet Comparing Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' With 'Darkman'
Die-hard cinema lovers were quick enough to point out that SRK¡¯s Jawan might be an adaptation of Darkman. Fans also started comparing SRK¡¯s look to that of Neeson¡¯s.
Shah Rukh Khan's newly announced film 'Jawan' has left his die-hard fans excited. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday released the teaser of action-entertainer ¡°Jawan¡±, his long-anticipated collaboration with Tamil filmmaker Atlee. The film marks SRK¡¯s maiden project with Atlee, known for directing blockbuster movies ¡°Raja Rani¡±, ¡°Their¡±, ¡°Mersal¡± and ¡°Bigil¡±.
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After Shah Rukh Khan's look from 'Jawan' was released, fans have been raving about it.
But the internet has an interesting take on it.
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Many on the internet started pointing out that SRK's look from 'Jawan' could be inspired by Liam Neeson's bandaged look from Darkman.
After Shah Rukh Khan's look from 'Jawan' was released, fans have been raving about it.
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Die-hard cinema lovers were quick enough to point out that SRK¡¯s Jawan might be an adaptation of Darkman.
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Fans also started comparing SRK¡¯s look to that of Neeson¡¯s:
Copied look #Jawan #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/Ykda2KtUPs
¡ª ???? ????? ??????? (@samidsiddiqi91) June 3, 2022
This is 100% ¡°inspired ¡° by Sam Raimi¡¯s underrated gem Darkman pic.twitter.com/Gs0sRU9iEY
¡ª Amit Khaira (@Amitkhaira) June 3, 2022
Another Bullywood copy is here #Jawan is copied from Darkman. pic.twitter.com/tfMtgnDdTH
¡ª ? Ctrl C + Ctrl Memes 45 (@Ctrlmemes_) June 3, 2022
@iamsrk look from #jawan inspired by hollywood film Darkman? ???¡â? @Atlee_dir pic.twitter.com/K0GyfESt9I
¡ª Swarnima (@swarnimaaaa) June 3, 2022
ek aur Copy #Jawan #Darkman
¡ª Somenath ? (@shomer_A) June 3, 2022
sure they'll alter the plot story somewhat in the middle
with #Bollywood tadka , mirch masala, romance & Item song #SRK
but the overall shape would be #copycat #BollywoodCopy pic.twitter.com/hZs5pmSqgD
1990 Darkman SRK Jawan pic.twitter.com/jQHGvYK0tl
¡ª Sameet Thakkar (@thakkar_sameet) June 3, 2022
Darkman ko copy kar diye lagta hai ??
Movie ka naam Jawan hai lekin original film buddhi ho chuki hai.. ? pic.twitter.com/2hnY4WDiPm
¡ª ??????? ????? (@oh_bhaai) June 3, 2022
Darkman ko copy kar diye lagta hai ??
Movie ka naam Jawan hai lekin original film buddhi ho chuki hai.. ? pic.twitter.com/2hnY4WDiPm
SRK fans have already declared 'Jawan' a hit, saying it has 'SRK written all over it.
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Sharing the teaser of ¡®explosive entertainer¡¯ Jawan, SRK on Friday wrote: "An action-packed 2023!! Bringing #Jawan to you, an explosive entertainer in cinemas 2nd June 2023. In Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada."
The movie is also special because it marks Nayanthara's Bollywood debut. According to reports, the film also stars Priyamani, Suniel Grover, and Sanya Malhotra. Talking about Jawan, SRK said,
"Jawan is a universal story that goes beyond languages and 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".
2022 is a treat for Shah Rukh fans as this is the third film starring the megastar announced.
Earlier, SRK gave a sneak-peek into Pathaan. The Siddharth Anand film stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.
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Shah Rukh's upcoming film with Rajkumar Hirani¡ªDunki, starring Taapsee Pannu, was also announced. Jawan will hit the theatres on June 2nd, 2023.
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