Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan trailer crosses 3 million views in one hour

New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has just released the highly-anticipated trailer for his upcoming film, "Pathaan." The film is said to be a spy thriller action-adventure that marks SRK's return to leading man roles after 2018's "Zero"

Pathaan trailer, which was released on the actor's social media platforms, has already received millions of views within hours of its release.

The movie, also starring Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana, is the first major release of Bollywood in 2023 and a lot is riding on its performance at the box office after a dismal 2022.

The trailer opens with actor John Abraham-led mercenary outfit Outfit X wreaking havoc and announcing an impending attack on Indian soil. With a mix of action, adventure and emotion, the trailer has set high expectations among the audience.

Fans of the SRK have expressed their excitement for the film, with many praising Khan's intense portrayal of the lead character. The audience can also spot a few breathtaking shots of the movie's scenic locations, which have been shot across several international locations.

Directed by filmmaker Siddharth Anand, the movie is produced by Yash Raj Films.

The film will be released on January 25, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, and fans are already counting down the days until they can see it on the big screen.

Shah Rukh's close friend and contemporary Salman Khan will be making an appearance in "Pathaan", reprising his role from "Tiger" movies.

There are reports that YRF is aiming to unite its characters from these films and build a larger spy universe that will also see Shah Rukh's "Pathaan" spy a cameo in Salman's "Tiger 3", also scheduled to release later this year.

Overall the trailor promises a grand and epic adventure, Shah Rukh Khan's fans are highly excited and looking forward to the movie release.