Atlee Reveals Why Shah Rukh Khan Agreed To Shoot Jawan’s Zinda Banda In Chennai Despite Spike In Budget
Shah Rukh Khan‘s Jawan has been a blockbuster hit, breaking records and earning rave reviews from critics and fans alike. The film, directed by Atlee, features Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as a soldier and a scientist, along with Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Deepika Padukone in pivotal roles. One of the highlights of the film is the song Zinda Banda, which showcases SRK’s energetic dance moves and charisma. The song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, has become a chartbuster and a viral sensation.
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But did you know why SRK agreed to shoot the song in Chennai? In a recent interview, Atlee revealed the reason behind SRK’s decision to shoot the song in Chennai with a Tamil crew, even though the budget increased by Rs 10 crore.
Atlee reveals the decision was SRK’s thanksgiving to his crew
“More than everything, we were shooting this film in Bombay. It is a huge jail set with a schedule of 45 days. So, it would take about Rs 60 to Rs 65 crore for it. So, when he told me, we would shoot that in Bombay. I told him it would be very helpful for me, my unit, and my dancers if we shot it in Chennai,” mentioned Atlee.
The actor said that would become a thanksgiving from his side, “You don’t have to convince me. I have brought you from that place where you have been a hit director. If you want to give it back to them, this is the best way. It will also be kind of a thanksgiving from my side. Don’t worry, we will make sure we shoot it there,” said the Jawan director.
He continued, “I thought he was just kidding. If the film was shot in Chennai, we have to pay triple ‘bata’ to the members. For no reason, the cost would go up by Rs 10 crore. But he said okay to it. And I believe that’s the reason the film worked well here (Tamil Nadu).”
Zinda Banda became a rage in cinemas during Jawan screening
Talking more about Zinda Banda song, Atlee assured SRK that people will dance in theatres for the song. “Wait and see, people will dance in theatres for this song. He was like ‘Are you sure?’ Because there… they don’t have a culture of dancing in front of screens. I showed clips of people dancing to Aalaporran Tamizhan (Song from Mersal) in theatres… and he was like ‘If this happens, it would be great.’ So, it happened in Punjab, Bihar, Haryana and everywhere. So, it gives me a personal high.”
(Also read: Breaking: Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan Scores Biggest Debut For Indian Film On Netflix Surpassing Gangubai Kathiawadi)
Jawan, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, released on September 7, 2023, and has grossed over Rs 1100 crore worldwide. The film is available on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. You can watch the making of Zinda Banda song here:
Atlee reveals both superstars, SRK and Vijay are ready for his dual hero film
He also revealed that he’s working on a script which can justify a two hero film with Vijay and Shah Rukh Khan. When they were in Chennai, SRK and Vijay had a discussion and then approached him with an offer. “Shah Rukh sir told me if I ever have plans of directing a dual hero film, they both are ready for it. Vijay Anna also said, ‘Ama pa’. So, I am working on it. It could be my next film,” Atlee said.
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