Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all set to deliver third mega hit of the year with his film Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Film released yesterday all over.
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.
Dunki Defies Genre And Mid Week Release Factor To Emerge Biggest Post Pandemic Opener In Non Action Genre
SRK’s Dunki has taken superb start on expected lines. Film has done well on day one despite being mid week release and drama genre. Film opened to good occupancy and continued to increase as day passed. Though word of mouth seems mixed but still film should sail through on power of family audience and urban class.
Film collected 31 cr nett on day one which was good considering mid week release and drama genre. Despite lot of social media nonsense and ‘so called’ mixed reports, film held solid on day two today. Film collected 14.55 cr plus in national chains on day one and it’s heading for similar numbers today without any drop.
Dunki In National Chains:
Day 2 at 6 pm
PVR + Inox: 6.75 cr
Cinepolis: 2.50 cr
Total: 9.25 cr nett
Day 1:
PVR + Inox: 11.55 cr
Cinepolis: 3 cr
Total: 14.55 cr nett
As per early estimates, film will cross 22.50 cr nett on day two which is good hold.
Following are the collections for the film:
India:
Thursday: 29.20 cr
Friday: 20.12 cr
Total: 49.32 cr nett
Overseas:
Day 1: $2.83 million (23.50 cr )
Top Non Action Opening Days Post Pandemic, Dunki Is On Top By Big Margin
Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki collected more than double on day one than Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, 2nd best opening of non action film post pandemic. Following are the top Opening days for films post pandemic in non action genre:
1. Dunki : 31 cr
2. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan: 15.81 cr
3. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar: 15.73 cr
4. Laal Singh Chaddha: 11.70 cr
Dunki Scores Big In Overseas
As expected, SRK starrer Dunki should cross 2.83 million USD (23.50 cr) on day one which makes for fantastic worldwide opening. Film should cross 58-60 cr on day one in terms of worldwide gross.
Following is the break up of overseas number:
United States – USD 625,000
Canada – USD 175,000
Middle East – USD 900,000 Approx
Australia – USD 285,000
Rest of Asia/Pacific – USD 200,000 Approx
United Kingdom – USD 250,000
Germany – USD 110,000
Rest of Europe – USD 100,000
Total – USD 2,650,000
About Dunki
Dunki released 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.
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.
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