Genre-defining moment: Shaitaan stands tall at the box office, creating a massive milestone for the supernatural genre in India
Supernatural thrillers have made a big comeback on the silver screen with the much-awaited Shaitaan featuring Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, and R. Madhavan. Rooted in the world of black magic, Shaitaan’s genre, supernatural thriller, phenomenal star cast, and gripping story have encouraged audiences to rush to the theaters to absorb the cinematic experience of this world.
Shaitaan has recorded a massive double-digit box office collection on its opening weekend, along with exceptional critical acclaim and increasing word of mouth. The film has attracted urban as well as mass audiences and promises to keep growing in the upcoming days.
It’s a big moment for Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios to bring back a highly loved genre and make it one of the highest openers of the year.
Talking about the response to the film, the producers share: Producer – Actor Ajay Devgn shares, “We were confident that the supernatural thriller genre would intrigue audiences and draw them to the theaters. The response Shaitaan has received is heartening, and their support continues to fuel its success. The collaborative efforts of Jio Studio, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios have struck the right chords with audiences, and we hope to maintain this winning streak in the future as well.”.
Jyoti Deshpande, President – Media and Entertainment at Reliance Industries Limited shares,”Shaitaan’s magical spell has unfolded with a spectacular opening and the overwhelming response prompting the addition of midnight shows, reflecting the immense appetite for the supernatural genre. The stellar faceoff between Ajay and Madhavan has garnered tremendous appreciation. Our audiences are ready for formula breaking content. For Jio Studios this marks the start of a fabulous collaboration with Devgn Films and Panorama Studios and Jio Studios continues its seven film winning streak that began in 2023.”.
Producer Abhishek Pathak shares, “Once we committed to making Shaitaan, we were confident it had all the elements necessary to make a significant impact. Our goal was to craft an unforgettable narrative with the backing of an exceptional cast and team. We are delighted to see the kind of response Shaitaan is receiving. We are thrilled that audiences are enjoying the projects Panorama Studios has been creating for them and extend our gratitude for their unwavering support. Shaitaan continues our success streak at the box office after Drishyam 2 and marks powerful collaboration with Jio Studios and Devgn Films. We aspire to continue entertaining everyone in the future, just as we have with Shaitaan.”.
Presented by Jio Studios, Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, Shaitaan is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak and directed by Vikas Bahl.