Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited film Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is all set to release on 21st December 2023. The film has already created a lot of buzz among the fans and the trade with its intriguing trailer and catchy songs. Dunki is expected to be a huge hit not only at the domestic box office, but the film is also getting a great response from the overseas markets.
Dunki Takes Fantastic Start In Overseas Market
The overseas advance bookings for Dunki started last week. As of this morning, the film has amassed an impressive USD 2.20 million in pre-sales for its opening weekend, of which USD 1.10 million has come for its Thursday opening day. The final advance tally is poised to reach USD 3 million, positioning the film as the fourth highest in pre-sales this year, trailing behind Jawan, Pathaan, and Animal.
The best response to pre-sales has come from Canada and Australia. Both places are closing in on Jawan sales at the same time before release. Dunki will likely move ahead of Jawan in the final count in these two. The film’s setting in Punjab seems to be a key factor, resonating with the substantial Punjabi diaspora in both countries. This aligns with Animal, which also capitalized on Punjabi elements, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in both Canada and Australia.
That said, the biggest contributor to sales is the United States with over USD 340K in sales for the first day followed by the Gulf markets yielding USD 200K.
Based on the advance, Dunki is expected to score around USD 2.75-3 million for its opening day, especially noteworthy for a mid-week release. From there, the four-day weekends can reach around USD 15 million, contingent on the audience’s reception. There is a holiday for Christmas on Monday, so there is an extended weekend, though the holiday period continues throughout New Year’s Day, so if the reception is right, weekdays shall see big numbers coming in as well.
Day 1 Records Dunki Chasing In Overseas
Pathaan achieved a Day 1 collection of USD 4.5 million (Rs. 36.68 crore), Jawan had even more impressive opening of USD 4.6 million. Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3 saw an opening day of USD 5.05 (including previews) while Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal had USD 5.5 (including previews) on day one in overseas markets.
Top Opening days in overseas for Hindi films:
1. Animal: $5.5 million (including previews)
2. Tiger 3: $5.05 million (including previews)
3. Jawan: $4.6 million
4. Pathaan: $4.5 million
Top Weekend In Overseas Market, Jawan On Top
Dunki will be chasing following records in overseas market over weekend though pre holiday period might limits its capacity. But still there are chances that film might challenge week one record as holidays will start from Monday. Film can go totally go berserk and establish new milestones.
Following are the top box office collection in overseas:
1. Jawan: $21.54 million
2. Pathaan: $16.59 million
3. Animal: $13.6 million (including previews)
4. Padmaavat: $10.59 million
5. Dhoom 3: $10.32 million
6. Sultan: $9.55 million
7. Dilwale: $8.52 million
8. Bajrangi Bhaijaan: $8.12 million
9. Happy New Year: $8 million
10. Dangal: $7.95 million
11. Brahmastra: $7.92 million (including previews)
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.
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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