Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan registered the biggest ever opening for a Hindi film in India and worldwide.

On Republic Day, the film collected approximately Rs 70 crore net on Thursday. The R-Day numbers saw a major jump compared to its Day 1 collection.

‘Pathaan’ scored the highest single day for a Hindi film for two day consecutive with 57 cr and 72 nett All India. Republic day collection 70 crore+ and second day worldwide collection 120 crore+

Giving the break Taran Adarsh tweeted#Pathaan at *national chains*… Day 2… Update: 10.10 pm.#PVR: 13.75 cr#INOX: 11.65 cr#Cinepolis 6.20 crTotal: ₹ 31.60 cr UNSTOPPABLE.Note: #Pathaan *entire Day 1* at *national chains* was ₹ 27.08 cr.

Pathaan had attracted the ire of several right-wing groups for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Hindu groups and insulting the holy colour of saffron.

Despite that the film has been able to attract audiences to the theater and on a record breaking spree.