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    'Dunki' reviews out: Netizens hail Shah Rukh Khan-starrer as a 'timeless masterpiece', predict Hirani movie will cross Rs 1,000 cr at box-office

    Synopsis

    ​ The comedy drama revolves around the subject of illegal immigration. It also marks the first collaboration between Hirani and SRK.

    'Dunki': Huge expectations from fans as Shah Rukh Khan's third movie of 2023 set to hit theaters today
    Dunki’, the much-awaited Rajkumar Hirani film starring Shah Rukh Khan, hit the big screens on Thursday.

    Predictably, the combined magic of Hirani’s emotional storytelling & light-hearted yet poignant portrayal of people chasing the immigration dream and SRK’s effortless charm & earnest performance as Hardy Dhillon, a country bumpkin who dreams of migrating to England for a better life, has worked wonders. Several netizens took to X, showering praise on the director and the cast. Several tags such as ‘blockbuster’ and ‘masterpiece’ also trended on the microblogging platform.

    One X user wrote described the comedy-drama as an “all-time mega blockbuster.”

    “It's a phenomenal movie, the best movie of #RajkumarHirani Till Now, I'm so emotional after watching this movie, it's 100 % better than for #Pathaan & #Jawan, All Time Mega Blockbuster, “ reads the post.


    Another fan described the Hirani directorial as an old-school entertainer at it's best - a comedy that doesn't fail to tug your heartstrings. "Dunki lives up to massive expectations… Has it all: drama, emotions, comedy, beautiful songs and the charisma of #ShahRukhKhan
    This is #RajkumarHirani Best Movie. All other actors also acted very well. A must watch family entertainer movie for all."

    Another SRK fan called the movie a "timeless masterpiece."

    "#RajKumarHirani's storytelling finesse, coupled with the dedication to historical accuracy, elevates #Dunki to a timeless masterpiece that cements its place among the finest films ever made. Best film of #ShahRukhKhan," reads the tweet.

    Off To A Flying Start?

    'Dunki' is expected to have a phenomenal opening day collection, both due to the positive WOM (word-of-mouth) and brilliant numbers in terms of advance bookings. According to a report by the Indian box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com, the movie has crossed Rs 15.41 crore in advance bookings.

    A video, shared by news agency ANI that shows die hard SRK fans gathering at the Gaiety Galaxy theatre in Mumbai to celebrate the release of the movie has gone viral on the platform.


    About 'Dunki'

    'Dunki' marks the first-time collaboration between two Bollywood heavyweights - Khan and Hirani. The comedy drama revolves around the subject of illegal immigration. It explores the lives of four friends, who hail from a small village in Punjab. Together, they attempt to migrate to England via 'donkey flights' an illegal immigration technique used by migrants to gain unauthorised entry to first world nations such as UK, USA and Canada.

    Aside from Khan, the cas also include Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Dia Mirza etc.

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