EXCLUSIVE: Advance Booking In National Chains For Day 1: Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki Approaches 60,000 Tickets, Salaar Hindi Crosses 5,000 Tickets

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. The actor, who has been sharing glimpses of the film on social media, shared a video on occasion of commencement of advance booking of Dunki

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 Numbers For Dunki In National Chains

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki saw massive response in advance booking. Advances started yesterday in selected places and full fledge by today noon. In matter of 24 hours, film crossed 50,000 tickets in national chains.

Following are the numbers in national chains:

8:30 pm Saturday 16th December

PVR + Inox: 5500

Cinepolis: 3150

Total: 8650 tickets

3:30 pm / 7 pm Sunday / Full Day 17th December

PVR + Inox: 27,500 / 36,000 / 49,000

Cinepolis: 6,250 / 8,500 / 11,000

Total: 33,750 / 45,000 / 60,000 tickets

Friday Advance Booking of Dunki in national chains as of midnight 17th December:

PVR + Inox: 7,500

Cinepolis: 2,000

Total: 10,000 tickets

Most of the advances for shows in south markets will start tomorrow for Dunki. Rajkumar Hirani films are not typical front loaded action films so such beginning can be termed exceptional. Also full fledge advances will start by tonight or tomorrow noon as shows are getting added with every passing hours.

Salaar Advance Started In North Today Noon

Advance booking of Prabhas‘ Salaar started in north India today. Film is scoring very good numbers in overseas and south as expected but advances have started on slow pace in north.

Following are the advance booking numbers in national chains in Hindi:

6 pm Sunday 17th December

PVR + Inox: 2450

Cinepolis: 700

Total: 3150 tickets

Following are the advance booking numbers in national chains all languages at 9 pm:

PVR + Inox: 11,500

Cinepolis: 3,500

Total: 15,000 tickets

Film will pick up in coming days and should head for good numbers.

Shah Rukh Shared Fun Messages On Commencement Of Advance Booking

Shah Rukh Khan shared on social media, “Isse pehle ki Hardy cinemas mein pahoch jaaye…
Aur saare shows houseful ho jaaye…
Aap apni tickets book karlo! Kyun ki jab Hardy aur uske yaar ayenge, sabke dil Lutt Putt jayenge…Advance bookings for Dunki are open now!”

In an earlier post he shared, “Aaj ki tazaa khabar sunn ke… Hardy toh nikal pada hai cinemas ki ore. Aap bhi kar lijiye taiyaari… Kyun ki khul chuki hai advance bookings humari. Book your tickets now!”

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.

(Also read: EXCLUSIVE Dunki Overseas Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan Starrer Set For 3rd Best Opening Day Behind Jawan And Pathaan, Outside Chance Of 2nd Best Weekend And Best Week One EVER)

Dunki is Shah Rukh Khan’s third release of the year, after Jawan and Pathaan, both of which were blockbuster hits. Dunki is also Rajkumar Hirani’s first film after five years, since his last film Sanju in 2018. Dunki is expected to be another masterpiece from the director, who is known for his socially relevant and entertaining films. Dunki is also the first collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani, which has raised the expectations of the fans and the critics alike.

About Salaar

The action has a duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes and was given an ‘A’ certificate by the censor board. The movie has several bloody combat scenes, violence, and battle scenes. The ‘A’ certificate news is evidence of the film’s scale.

Hombale Films, Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire will star Prabhas along with Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. Made under the direction of Prashanth Neel, the film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The film will be released in theatres on December 22, 2023.

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