The highly awaited film Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan, is set to premiere on December 21. Based on preliminary reports, this might be the actor’s third consecutive smash of the year.
Not only does Dunki include a stellar ensemble that includes Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu, but it also features a special partnership between Shah Rukh and well-known filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. With an estimated budget of INR85 crore, Dunki has reportedly been constructed as a cost-effective enterprise, according to Indian media, as the buzz surrounding the picture grows.
According to sources from Pinkvilla and Indian Express, Dunki is one of the Bollywood icon’s least expensive films in recent years, in contrast to his high-budget prior projects. It’s important to remember, nevertheless, that the budget does not cover the expenses of the talent involved, such as Shah Rukh, Rajkumar, and the ensemble cast.
The film was painstakingly made on an INR85 crore budget, according to a Pinkvilla report, with Rajkumar being called a “cautious spender.” Shah Rukh and Rajkumar are said to have turned into profit-sharing partners in the movie, demonstrating their belief in its ability to be a hit. After accounting for print and publicity costs, the movie’s overall budget is projected to be about INR 120 crore.
Dunki is reported to have wrapped up its filming in a mere 75 days, with Shah Rukh putting in 60 days of work on the project. Due to its methodical and effective filming, Dunki has the potential to be a big hit and offer a strong return on investment. The source goes on to say that Dunki has already obtained its “non-theatrical rights” in “the range of Jawan,” indicating that the movie is well-positioned to turn a profit even before it opens in theaters, maybe reaching an INR100 crore mark.
When compared to Jawan, Shah Rukh’s last film, which had an incredible budget of INR 300 crore, Dunki represents a step into a more reasonably priced territory. Jawan broke the INR 2000 crore mark worldwide and became the biggest hit of the year despite having an enormous budget. It is also the second-highest grossing Hindi film worldwide.
In April 2022, Dunki was formally revealed with a video, ahead of Shah Rukh’s back-to-back box office successes with Jawan and Pathaan. Dunki’s arrival in theaters is highly awaited by fans, and the cooperation with Rajkumar—who last had a theatrical release with the hit Sanju in 2018—adds to the excitement. Shah Rukh’s supremacy at the box office in 2023 may be cemented by the film’s performance, capping off an incredible year for the Bollywood icon.
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