Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all set to deliver third mega blockbuster of the year with his upcoming film Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
Dunki is a comedy-drama film that marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani, who is known for his blockbuster films like Munna Bhai series, PK, 3 Idiots and Sanju. The film also stars Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu in pivotal roles. The film is co-written by Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon.
Advance Booking And Screen Count For Dunki
Shah Rukh Khan scored highest ever numbers in advance bookings earlier in the year with Pathaan and Jawan. No other film managed to come close to that pre release craze, be it Animal or Gadar 2 or Tiger 3. So it’s obvious that there is sense of disappointment among fans after little subdued advance bookings for Dunki. But the genre, mid week release and clash contributing to this subdued number of advances.
It’s Rajkumar Hirani film and his films are never about big opening or hysteria. But it’s about great reviews and word of mouth translating in record numbers. As of now Dunki has crossed 1.73 lacs tickets in national chains and it will finish around 3-3.20 lacs ticket in national chains by end of the day.
This is very healthy number as Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 despite being an action film and part of biggest universe of Hindi cinema managed 3.12 lac tickets in advances that too without clash. Even heavily promoted Brahmastra managed 3.02 lac tickets in national chains in advances.
Dunki will be releasing in 4400 cinemas tomorrow on day one as there is no clash factor but showcasing will come down to 3200-3500 by Friday due to Salaar. Single screen fights will go on till last minute but more or less it will be 65:35 ratio in favour of Dunki in north as per inside sources close to exhibition sector.
Box Office Prediction For Dunki
Dunki is certain to open in vicinity of 38-42 cr nett on day one as good reviews will start pouring in from 9 am onwards which will help in pushing the film. There is section of media which is pegging the opening lower around 30 cr nett as per advance bookings but that’s without taking in account hysteria of Hirani – SRK combo on release day.
A great word of mouth, first big family film of ten year and long holiday period will ensure the biggest grosser in history of Indian cinema for the genre loading for sure. Anything below 250 cr nett will be below par (trade declared a far costlier film Tiger 3 hit with 280 cr nett domestic!) for the film and 400 cr nett will be ideal result in the clash and will ensure blockbuster tag.
Day 1: 38 cr nett
Weekend: 175 – 200 cr nett
Lifetime: 375 – 425 cr nett
Let’s enjoy the quality product from the biggest director and actor of Hindi cinema, a combination everyone waited for 20 years!
About Dunki
Dunki slated to release on December 21, is produced by Gauri Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films. The film is distributed by Yash Raj Films internationally.
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