The trailer for Pathaan is the kind that gets wolf-whistles in the theatre, especially when Shah Rukh Khan enters the frame. For hardcore SRK lovers like me, it’s impossible to see the superstar enter his hero-meets-villain era—with those action-packed punches and slow-motion fights—and not feel like it’s the best thing 2023 could give us. More SRK? Yes, please!
Directed by Siddharth Anand, whose last venture War garnered appreciation amongst action aficionados, Pathaan is backed by Yash Raj Films and is the year’s first big-budget production. With Deepika Padukone and John Abraham playing companion and antagonist respectively, the new trailer is all things unmissable.
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6 thoughts we had after watching the ‘Pathaan’ trailer
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1. How is John Abraham still looking so fine?
It’s like he hasn’t aged a day since Dhoom! From the opening sequence itself, you know John brings the action in whichever film he is featured in and this one isn’t any different. He’s all missile guns and slow-motion launches. Can you believe he’s rocking six-pack abs at 50?
2. Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana are giving as managing officers
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While their exact designations are not revealed in the trailer, it still is joyous to see these legends light up the screen with their unmissable presence. We’re rooting for more screen time for these two in the film.
3. It’s the SRK intro we’ve been waiting for
Going by Siddharth’s expertise on action-packed intros for his leads, Shah Rukh takes it a notch above with his energy. You’ve probably never seen the actor in this avatar—disheveled, bloodied and still making you swoon at 57!
He kicks, moves and punches his way into the first close-up, giving us ample hints that this film is purely an action-first, thought-later film. We don’t mind that, we’re just excited to see Shah Rukh on screen after so long! *cue the tears*
4. Deepika Padukone plays the badass companion, and slays
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Trust DP to give you that Bollywood RAW agent vibe you’ll be crushing on for years. She’s hot, impeccably dressed and totally kicking butt in this trailer with her sleek moves and her blonde alter ego. We had to go back several times to get a better look at that.
5. An action montage we needed in 2023
As expected, the trailer is rooted in non-stop action sequences. Be it SRK and Deepika dangling from planes or a fight scene with John atop a bus, there’s no stone left unturned to keep the audience equal parts amused and mesmerised.
6. The trailer has a very international feel
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If you’ve watched the recent instalments of James Bond or the Mission Impossible series, Pathaan resembles them in terms of its vibe. The international locales, the cinematography as well as the editing feels more global than ever before. While I cannot vouch for the storyline, this film definitely demands a theatre experience.
The film hits the big screen on January 25. Are you excited for Pathaan? Tell us your thoughts about the trailer in the comments below.
Lead and social Image credit: YRF, Title: Thoughts after watching the Pathaan trailer, Alt: John, SRK and Deepika in the film
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