Dunki is a movie directed by Rajkumar Hirani, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Boman Irani. It's a funny and dramatic story about four friends in a small town in Punjab who want to go to London using an illegal way called the Donkey route.
Gauri Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, and Jyoti Deshpande produced Dunki together, and it's a partnership between Red Chillies Entertainment, Rajkumar Hirani Films, and Jio Studios. The movie was released on December 21, 2023, with a budget of ₹120 crore.
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| Directed by | Rajkumar Hirani |
| Main Cast | Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, and Vicky Kaushal |
| Editor | Rajkumar Hirani |
| Release Date | December 21, 2023 |
| Runtime | 2 hours 41 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹120 crore |
| Day 1 Collection | ₹30 Crores |
Review
Dunki, the latest comedy-drama from Rajkumar Hirani, had a strong start at the box office, earning between ₹30 to ₹35 crores on its first day in theatres. The film's interesting story and excellent performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Boman Irani have received positive reviews from both critics and the audience.
Despite facing competition from Prabhas' Salaar, Dunki managed to attract viewers, especially in key regions like Maharashtra, Delhi, and West Bengal, where it earned well.
Star Cast of Dunki
- Shah Rukh Khan as Hardy
- Taapsee Pannu as Manu
- Vicky Kaushal as Sukhi
- Boman Irani
Dunki Box Office Collection
Dunki is getting a lot of attention for how well it did at the box office. On its first day, it made between ₹30 to ₹35 crores, which is pretty good.
This is especially impressive because it had tough competition from Prabhas' Salaar. Even though some experts were unsure at first, Dunki has proven to be interesting to audiences, showing that people still really like Shah Rukh Khan.
Budget and Box Office Trade Earning Reports
In places like Maharashtra, Delhi, and West Bengal, the movie made a good amount of money on the first day—₹1.81 crore, ₹1.55 crore, and ₹1.22 crore, respectively. The positive reactions from these areas make people think the movie will keep making money in the next few days.
As Dunki keeps playing in theatres, experts think it will continue to do well, making it one of Shah Rukh Khan's successful movies in 2023. Because it came out during a festive time and got good reviews, Dunki might become a big box office hit, showing that Shah Rukh Khan is still a big deal in Bollywood.
Storylines
Dunki tells the interesting story of four friends in a small town in Punjab who want to move to London. Their plans face a setback when they can't pass the visa exam because of money and language problems.
They decide to take a risky illegal path, known as the Donkey route, hoping to make their dreams come true. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the movie covers 25 years and skillfully shows the emotional ups and downs of unfulfilled dreams, friendships, and the challenges faced by those who choose an unconventional path.
