According to Yash Raj Films, which produced the film, its international ticket sales exceeded one billion rupees ($13.7 million) in just three days.
Glossy Hindi-language Bollywood films have struggled at the box office since Indian cinemas reopened after a pandemic hiatus nearly a year ago.
The release of “Pathan”, the 57-year-old’s first film in four years, was highly anticipated.
Popularly known as “King Khan”, Khan has a huge fan following across the globe. The film also stars Bollywood star Deepika Padukone and action hero John Abraham.