Fan (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fan is a 2016 action thriller directed by Maneesh Sharma, starring Shahrukh Khan. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes and earned $28.2 million worldwide on a $15.7 million budget. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Director
- Maneesh Sharma
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Yash Raj Films
- Budget
- $15.7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fan About?
The premise of Fan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man bears a striking resemblance to a famous actor, leading him to become captivated by the allure of celebrity and wealth. He becomes increasingly obsessed with his double's life, blurring the lines between his own reality and a fabricated fantasy. This dangerous fixation leads him down a perilous path, testing the boundaries of identity and sanity.
Fan Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- mumbai india
- india
- london england
- croatia
- dubrovnik
- dubrovnik croatia
- mumbai
- intermission
- obsession
- dancing
- delhi india
- look alike
+9 more Show fewer
- dual role
- motorcycle
- film fan
- insanity
- obsessed fan
- film actor
- film star
- one word title
- title spoken by character
Fan Cast
Shahrukh Khan stars in Fan. Directed by Maneesh Sharma.
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Director Maneesh Sharma
More from Maneesh Sharma
More films directed by Maneesh Sharma, best-rated first: Tiger 3, Shuddh Desi Romance, Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl and Band Baaja Baaraat.
Fan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fan 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
20 ratings
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Fan Plot Summary
What happens in Fan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gaurav Chadana, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan, is a fervent fan living in Delhi, completely captivated by the glitz and glamour of Bollywood superstar Aryan Khanna, who is also played by Shah Rukh Khan. From an early age, Gaurav has idolized Aryan, dedicating countless hours and resources to amass an impressive collection of Aryan’s memorabilia. In fact, his room resembles a shrine filled with posters and artifacts dedicated to his hero.
Full summary
The whole story of Fan, scene by scene
Fan Box Office & Budget
Fan grossed $28.2 million worldwide on a $15.7 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $2.3 million came from the US and Canada and $25.9 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28.2M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
- International
- $25.9M
- Budget
- $15.7M
Fan Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Grini and charokhan Jbra fan exclusive 2016 Official ( vidéo clip)
How Well Do You Know Fan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the dual role of Gaurav Chadana and Aryan Khanna?
Cars in Fan
18 cars on screen, including the Kawasaki KX 250 and the 2011 BMW 520d Touring F11.
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Kawasaki KX 250 Important role -
2011 BMW 520d Touring F11 Minor role -
2014 BMW 730d F01 Minor role -
2016 Hyundai Creta Minor role
Fan Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Fan 2016” and “脑残粉”.
- Also known as
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- Fan 2016
- 脑残粉
- Shah Rukh Khan: Fan
- Fan.2016
- Fan (le plus grand de tous)
- Поклонник
- 腦殘粉
- 샤룩칸의 팬
- Hayran
- แฟน
- Фенът
- مُعجب
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Fan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Fan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fan?
Fan runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was Fan released?
Fan was released on April 15, 2016.
Who directed Fan?
Fan was directed by Maneesh Sharma.
More films by Maneesh Sharma Who is in the cast of Fan?
Fan stars Shahrukh Khan.
How much did Fan make at the box office?
Fan grossed $28.2 million worldwide ($2.3 million domestic, $25.9 million international) on a budget of $15.7 million.
How is Fan rated?
Fan has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Fan have a post-credit scene?
No. Fan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fan in?
The original language of Fan is Hindi.
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