Updated on: 15 December, 2023 12:56 PM IST |Shweta Shah
As Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki is nearing its release, here are some interesting and lesser-known facts about the movie that will surprise you. With fans already excited to watch the film, Rajkumar Hirani brings in a stellar cast of Taapse Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Dia Mirza, and more. Read on to learn what SRK has in store for you.
1. First ever collaboration of Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani
The King Khan of Bollywood will collaborate for the first time with the versatile filmmaker, who has delivered some magnanous hits like Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, and more.What's also surprising is that Dunki is the first ever Rajlkumar Hirani film that is not backed by Vidhu Vino Chopra's production, thus breaking their long-standing partnership.
2. What does Dunki mean?
When Shah Rukh Khan's next movie was announced, fans were equally excited and confused. Admit it, we all tried to figure out the pronunciation of Dunki and what it exactly meant.While talking about the movie's title, SRK said, "It is actually Donkey, but the way people pronounce it in some parts of India is 'Dunki'. It is about the people who want to come back home when they finally get the call."
He further added, "It is a comic film. His (Rajkumar Hirani) films are always a mix of comedy and a lot of emotions, as well as about the country. So, it is a big journey film, and it goes through different areas around the world and finally comes back home to India."
3. Dunki release date
Did you know the Shah Rukh Khan-Taapsee Pannu starrer was pushed to 2024? However, all of these were rumors, as Dunki is all set to release on December 22.During the success party of Jawan, Shah Rukh opened up about Dunki's probable delay in release. He said, "God has been kind to me this year - first Pathan, then Jawan!"
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He further said, "Meine kaam nahi kia 3 saal (I didn’t work for three years). I was worried about coming back, but thankfully all went well, and I promise Dunki Christmas pe aaigi. Aur har movie jab meri release hoti hai uss din Eid bann hi jaati hai (Whenever my movie comes, Eid is celebrated that day)."
4. Dunki box office clash
2023 has already seen a monstrous clash between Ranbir Kapoor's Animal and Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur. December will see yet another clash between two highly anticipated movies.Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki will release on the same day as Prabhas's Salaar. It will be interesting to see Bollywood colliding with South superstars.
