Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and renowned director Rajkumar Hirani’s much-anticipated collaboration, “Dunki,” has witnessed a significant surge in box office earnings, making an estimated Rs 26 crore on Saturday. This boost on the third day of its release is a crucial development for the social comedy drama, which aimed for a thirty percent increase in Saturday collections over its Friday figures.
With an impressive cumulative total of Rs 75.32 crore in three days, “Dunki” is on track to enter the prestigious Rs 100 crore club in India on Sunday. Globally, the film is poised to approach the Rs 150 crore threshold, though trade estimates suggest that it might fall short of the staggering numbers achieved by Shah Rukh Khan’s earlier 2023 blockbusters, “Jawan” and “Pathaan,” both of which surpassed Rs 1000 crore globally.
Industry insiders are keenly observing the film’s performance on Sunday, Monday (Christmas), and Tuesday, which are expected to provide a clearer picture of its overall box office trajectory. Despite facing competition from Prabhas’ action-packed “Salaar” and receiving mixed reviews, “Dunki” has garnered a commendable total, showcasing its resilience at the ticket counters.
While the movie may not surpass the record-breaking figures of Rajkumar Hirani’s previous film, “Sanju,” which earned over Rs 120 crore in its initial three days and culminated in an extraordinary Rs 342 crore, “Dunki” is anticipated to aim for the Rs 300 crore club record. The film features stellar performances from Taapsee Pannu and Boman Irani, with Vicky Kaushal making a noteworthy cameo appearance, adding to its star-studded ensemble.
As audiences eagerly await the film’s continued success, “Dunki” remains a significant player in the year-end Bollywood box office race, showcasing the enduring appeal of Shah Rukh Khan and the directorial prowess of Rajkumar Hirani.
