Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Faces Online Piracy Issue on Release Day

Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated film "Jawan" was released amidst fanfare, but it quickly fell victim to piracy.

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Disappointed fans expressed concerns that the leak would negatively impact the movie's box office performance.

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Fans and concerned individuals tagged Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur.

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Despite the piracy issue, Jawan was expected to have a strong opening at the box office.

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Jawan" features a star-studded cast including Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, and others.

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Theaters across India went ahead with early morning shows to capitalize on the excitement surrounding Jawan's release.

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