In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan made his best box office return with Jawan, a huge blockbuster. The Atlee-directed movie shattered box office records, grossing nearly Rs. 1,148 crore worldwide. Its captivating plot, stellar cast, and hit soundtrack helped it become the highest-grossing indian film of the year.
 
Did you know that, despite making a big impression on everyone in her bollywood debut as Narmada Rai, Nayanthara wasn't initially selected for the part? samantha Ruth Prabhu, a well-known actress from South India, was offered the part before Nayanthara.  After their breakthrough films, Theri and Mersal, director Atlee approached samantha in 2019 with the hope of collaborating with her once again. samantha, though, declined. She was concentrating on her personal life at the moment and preparing to start a family with her ex-husband, naga Chaitanya.
 
Samantha's intentions, however, did not work out as planned. She went through a difficult time in both her personal and professional lives after divorcing naga Chaitanya. Nayanthara, meanwhile, stepped into the role and captured hearts all across the country with her incredible performance. Jawan broke records thanks to her connection with Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee's directing. Nayanthara became a pan-Indian superstar when her choice to make her bollywood debut paid off.
 
 
 

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