Jawan turns 2: Did you know Atlee's film ft. Shah Rukh Khan's National-Award-winning performance had a different title when it was first announced?

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 2023 film Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards, announced in August 2025. His win was a historic moment for the Bollywood superstar, marking a significant recognition in his 35-year career. On September 7, 2025, Jawan, directed by Atlee, completed 2 years of release. On this special occasion, we have a trivia question to let you know. 

Jawan had a different title

For the unversed, Shah Rukh Khan's film Jawan had a different working title and was initially known as Sanki. The title was later changed to Jawan, which was considered a better fit for the movie's patriotic theme. The title Jawan was selected to better capture the film's intense patriotic spirit and appeal to a wider audience, as it means "soldier" or "youth" in Hindi, which pays tribute to the country's soldiers.

About Jawan

Jawan is a 2023 Hindi action thriller where a mysterious man, Azad (Shah Rukh Khan), hijacks a Mumbai metro train with a group of female prison inmates to demand money from the government, kicking off a conflict with police officer Narmada Rai (Nayanthara).

The story stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role. It unfolds through present-day events and flashbacks, revealing a personal vendetta against a corrupt arms dealer and a commitment to a tribal community, leading to a climactic confrontation with deep-seated societal corruption.

The movie stars SRK as Jawan, Nayanthara as Narmada Rai, and Vijay Sethupathi as the arms dealer. Deepika Padukone had a special appearance in the film.

Shah Rukh Khan on winning National-Award for Jawan

After winning the National Award for Jawan at the 71st National Awards, Shah Rukh shared a gratitude message on social media, thanking his fans for their support. "Thank you for honouring me with the National Award. Thanks to the jury, the I&B ministry... Iss samman ke liye Bharat Sarkar ka dhanyawaad (Thank you Indian govt for the honour). Overwhelmed with the love showered upon me. Half a hug to everyone today," he wrote in the post.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh will be next seen in Siddharth Anand's King. Reportedly, the film stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, and more actors.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan on winning his first National Award: 'Acting is not just work; it's a responsibility'

FAQs

Q. Is Jawan a hit or flop?

A. Jawan is a commercially hit film and grossed over Rs 1000 crore.

Q. Which platform is Jawan movie available on?

A. Jawan is available on Netflix to stream.

Q. What is the Jawan movie about?

A. Jawan is about a man who is on a mission to correct the wrongdoings and hold the ones accountable after a personal tragedy.