Gauri Khan, the co-producer of the film Dunki and wife of Shah Rukh Khan, took to Instagram last Friday to share exciting news about the movie's global box office numbers. Accompanied by a captivating poster, Gauri Khan unveiled the film's international success with a message that resonated, "Winning love worldwide! 58 crore worldwide GBOC."
Dunki, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles, made its theatrical debut on Thursday. The global box office witnessed an impressive ₹50 crore on the opening day, indicating a promising start. However, as reported by Sacnilk.com, the Rajkumar Hirani-directed film is anticipated to experience a significant decline in its domestic box office performance on the second day of release.
Domestic Earnings of Dunki
According to available data, Dunki raked in ₹29 crore in India on its inaugural day. Projections suggest that the film is expected to accumulate approximately ₹12.97 crore nett in India on the second day across all languages.
Unveiling Dunki
Dunki unfolds as a comedy drama centered around the theme of 'donkey flight,' an illegal immigration technique. In addition to Shah Rukh Khan, the star-studded cast includes Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover. Marketed as a narrative encompassing friendships, borders, homesickness, and love, Dunki is crafted from a script co-authored by Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijaat Joshi, and Kanika Dhillon.
This film marks Shah Rukh Khan's third and final release of 2023, following the consecutive success of action blockbusters in Pathaan and Jawan. While Dunki's day one earnings stand at ₹29 crore, it falls short of the opening day collections of Pathaan and Jawan, which amassed ₹55 crore and ₹65.5 crore nett in India, respectively. It's noteworthy that both of Shah Rukh Khan's earlier releases crossed the ₹1000 crore mark at the global box office.
In conclusion, Dunki's journey on the big screen reflects a combination of laughter, emotions, and a narrative that explores the unconventional world of 'donkey flight.' As the film continues its run in theaters, its box office performance will undoubtedly be closely monitored, keeping fans and industry enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the final outcome of Dunki's cinematic venture.