Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki: A Cinematic Extravaganza Poised for ₹5 Crore Opening
The highly anticipated Shah Rukh Khan starrer, “Dunki,” has taken the Bollywood box office by storm even before its official release. With an astounding 1.4 lakh tickets sold in advance bookings, the film is poised to make a grand entrance into theaters, with a projected opening day total nearing ₹5 crore. The frenzy surrounding “Dunki” is a testament to the star power of Shah Rukh Khan and the excitement among fans for this much-awaited cinematic experience.
The anticipation for Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited film, “Dunki,” is gradually reaching a fever pitch as the audience eagerly awaits its release. According to a report on Sacnilk.com, the advance booking collection for the movie is already making waves, with an impressive 1,44,186 tickets sold across 6,394 shows for the opening day on December 21. This robust pre-release ticket sales figure points towards a confirmed day one collection of at least ₹4.45 crore in India. The slow build-up of craze for “Dunki” is a clear indicator of the film’s impending success and the undeniable allure of Shah Rukh Khan at the box office.
As reported by industry tracker Sacnilk, an impressive surge in advance bookings was witnessed on the first day, with nearly 38,000 tickets for 2,836 Hindi shows already sold for “Dunki.” The robust response from the audience underscores the film’s growing popularity ahead of its release.
However, The clash between these two powerhouse films is expected to intensify the battle at the box office, making December a riveting month for cinephiles. Dunki” is gearing up for a showdown with the Prabhas-starrer “Salaar: Ceasefire,” set to hit theaters a day later on December 22. According to another report on the portal, the advance booking numbers for Salaar’s Hindi version are nothing short of impressive, with approximately 16,000 tickets sold, accumulating a noteworthy ₹55 lakh in revenue. The overall pre-sales for Salaar stand at around ₹3 crores, with the sale of 125.8K tickets, and this is without accounting for the advance booking for the Telugu shows, which is yet to commence.
Industry experts anticipate a potential surge in these figures following the release of the film’s trailer on Monday. The visual glimpse into “Salaar” through its trailer is expected to generate heightened interest and enthusiasm among the audience, potentially translating into a significant boost in advance bookings. As the countdown to the clash between “Dunki” and “Salaar” intensifies, the box office battleground is set for an exciting and closely watched duel between these two highly anticipated films.
Expressing optimism about the response to Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala took to Twitter on Sunday night, stating, “Despite not falling into the category of Mass Action movies, #Dunki, featuring #SRK, has already secured the sale of 100K tickets in advance.” This remarkable pre-release ticket sales figure underscores the film’s broad appeal, transcending the typical expectations associated with mass action genres. The substantial advance bookings hint at a promising start for “Dunki” at the box office.
The movie is directed by Rajkumar Hirani, renowned for his directorial success with “Sanju,” “Dunki” features an ensemble cast including Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, and Jyoti Subhash, each playing significant roles in the film.
Shah Rukh Khan recently jetted off to Dubai to promote “Dunki.” Sharing insights about the film during an event at Dubai’s Global Village, he remarked, “I know that a lot of you people have left your homes and have made Dubai your second home. From India, Bangladesh, the rest of the subcontinent, so many of you are here from Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Now you all are far from home, but you have acquired a new home. Still you have a deep love for your home and have this longing to go back. This whole film talks about home is where the heart is.” (here)
Published by HOLR Magazine.