An event film of sorts, since it marks Shah Rukh Khan's return to the big screen after four long years, Pathaan is an ambitious action thriller that plays to the gallery and lives up to the hype

Far-fetched in writing but high on star power and style, Pathaan initially seems like a filmy Mountain Dew commercial which slowly but steadily finds its footing.

The plot follows India's revocation of article 370 (special status of Jammu and Kashmir) and its impact on a Pakistani officer, who wants India to pay for this 'mistake'

He reaches out to the formidable Jim, an Ex-RAW agent wronged by his own people

He is joined by his raving accomplice Rubai an ex-ISI agent (Deepika Padukone) with ambiguous motives

He is joined by his raving accomplice Rubai an ex-ISI agent (Deepika Padukone) with ambiguous motives

Pathan, Jim and Rubai lock eyes and horns, as they hop continents and indulge in a dangerous game of betrayal and revenge.

The three race to destroy and protect the worlds they believe in.