On its first day, December 21, Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki,’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan, garnered Rs 30 crore at the domestic box office. Dunki box office collection on day 1 gives a promising start, despite mixed reviews. The film faced competition from Prabhas’ Salaar, which hit screens on December 22. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, ‘Dunki’ marked a solid opening, yet it stands as Shah Rukh’s lowest debut in 2023, following the impressive starts of his earlier releases – ‘Pathaan’ with Rs 57 crore and ‘Jawan’ with a staggering Rs 89.5 crore on their respective first days.
Dunki Box Office Collection Day 1
Dunki,’ presented by JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films, hit the screens a day before Hombale Films’ “Salaar.” The box office witnessed a strong start for the film, and its performance in the face of Prabhas’ “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” releasing simultaneously is eagerly anticipated. Sumit Kadel, a film trade analyst, shared Dunki’s day 1 update on X (formerly Twitter), noting that the collection is expected to rise over the weekend due to positive word of mouth.
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel shared the Dunki Box Office Collection Day 1 update on X (formerly Twitter), stating,
“#Dunki Day 1 is heading towards Rs 30 Cr+ in India as per very early estimates. It boasts a strong opening, considering the social drama genre and mid-week non-holiday release. Positive word of mouth could ensure terrific trending from Saturday to Monday!”
He wrote this while billing Dunki as a comedy-drama film based on an illegal immigration technique named ‘donkey flight,’ depicting a saga of friendships, borders, nostalgia for home, and love.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartfelt Journey with Dunki
In a comedy-drama film named ‘Dunki,’ billed as a saga of friendships, borders, nostalgia for home, and love, Shah Rukh Khan is joined by Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover. During an event in Dubai, Shah Rukh Khan expressed that Dunki holds a special place in his heart.
He stated,
“When I made Jawan, I thought I made a film for boys and girls but I didn’t make anything for myself, then I made Dunki. So this is my film. This film is very close to my heart.”
Shah Rukh Khan, who began the year with ‘Pathaan,’ emphasizing “ladies first,” conveyed his desire to conclude the year with a film for himself, urging everyone to watch Dunki on December 21. As per ANI, he assured,
“Everyone will find something in the film that will touch their heart. The film will make you laugh also,”
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