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Shah Rukh Khan, one of the most celebrated actors in the history of Indian cinema, is renowned for his versatility and unmatched box office appeal. With his global fan base and iconic roles in films like Pathaan and Jawan, he was having the best year ever in 2023. To further up the game, Khan ventured into new territory with Dunki, a Rajkumar Hirani directorial with a unique storyline revolving around migration without passports or visas. Alongside Khan, the film starred Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal.
Rajkumar Hirani, the mastermind behind some of Bollywood’s most successful films, including 3 Idiots and PK, is known for blending entertainment with meaningful social commentary. Dunki offered a refreshing take on the issue of illegal immigration, inspired by real-life stories from Ludhiana, and featured Hirani’s signature mix of humor and deep storytelling. The movie grossed a whopping Rs 470 Crore on a budget of around Rs 100 Crore and was a blockbuster by any means. However, fans had even higher hopes. Hirani confirmed that he had hoped the movie would do better but said Shah Rukh Khan knew it would not perform.
Rajkumar Hirani Says He Still Can Not Tell Which Story Works With People And Which Doesn’t
In a candid conversation with Komal Nahta, Rajkumar Hirani shared his thoughts on Dunki’s performance. He admitted that despite the film’s strong narrative and humor, it didn’t match the massive box office returns seen with Shah Rukh Khan‘s previous films of 2023. Despite the unique storyline, Hirani pointed out that predicting how an audience would respond is difficult.
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