The antagonist often makes or breaks an action film. John Abraham, known for his chiseled physique and deadpan delivery, plays Jim with a terrifying calmness. He isn't a cartoon villain; Jim believes he is fighting for a betrayed nation. His physical clash with SRK is a highlight—two men who look like they could actually tear each other apart.
: Marked Shah Rukh Khan's grand return to leading roles after a four-year hiatus, earning him a reported ₹200 crore through profit-sharing. the pathan movie
: Pathaan discovers that Jim is after a lab-generated virus codenamed "Raktbeej." During his mission, he crosses paths with Rubina "Rubai" Mohsin (Deepika Padukone), an ISI agent with shifting loyalties who eventually helps him. The antagonist often makes or breaks an action film
: Pathaan (Shah Rukh Khan), a highly skilled agent out of commission for years, is brought back to lead a special unit called J.O.C.R. to counter Jim's private mercenary group, Outfit X . His physical clash with SRK is a highlight—two
: It is the fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe , which includes films like Ek Tha Tiger and War .