Feb 15: Dunki on Netflix without much fanfare has surprised everyone. On February 15, Netflix India thrilled Shah Rukh Khan fans by announcing the streaming debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” on its platform. Directed by popular filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, the Bollywood movie had originally hit theaters on December 21, 2023.
Dunki is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Anil Grover, and Vikram Kochhar. The film tells the story of four friends from a small town in Punjab who embark on a dangerous journey to illegally immigrate to England.
The film’s name is derived from a Punjabi idiom meaning to move from one place to another, and the term “donkey route” is used to describe the illegal immigration technique used by the characters. Dunki is based on a real-life story of a village named Dingucha in Gujarat, where around 2800 residents left the country to make a future in an overseas country.
The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its poignant portrayal of the struggles of illegal immigrants, while others criticized its flawed execution. Dunki was released in theaters on December 22, 2023, and is currently running in theaters.
Dunki on Netflix: Shah Rukh Khan Fans Gets an OTT Treat
“Dunki” marked the first collaboration between SRK and Hirani, adding to the anticipation surrounding its release. Preceding this venture, Shah Rukh Khan had delivered two blockbuster hits in 2023: “Pathaan” and “Jawan,” each crossing the ₹1,000 crore mark in global box office earnings. Despite high expectations for “Dunki” to follow suit or even surpass its predecessors, the film fell short of achieving similar levels of success.
Explaining his decision to undertake three movie projects in 2023, Shah Rukh Khan had previously mentioned his pursuit of “Tan Man Dhan” (Body Mind Soul). While “Pathaan” required significant physical preparation, “Jawan” engaged his intellectual faculties, and “Dunki” was described as a fulfilling endeavor for his soul.
However, “Dunki” proved to be a commercial success, garnering ₹272 crore in domestic box office revenue and an impressive ₹182 crore internationally, resulting in a global collection of ₹454 crore. The film secured its position among the top-grossing Bollywood releases of 2023, ranking as the 6th highest-grossing film of the year, surpassing notable titles like “OMG 2,” “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,” “The Kerala Story,” “Adipurush,” and “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.”
Dunki on Netflix : Will it excite home viewers , let’s wait and watch