“Dunki,” a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film, takes audiences on a whimsical adventure centered around the unconventional theme of “donkey flight,” an illegal immigration technique. Directed and edited by the acclaimed Rajkumar Hirani, the film features a star-studded cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal (in a special appearance), and Boman Irani. Produced under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment, Jio Studios, and Rajkumar Hirani Films, the movie explores the comical aspects of this peculiar immigration phenomenon.
Dunki Box Office Triumph
Dunki made a smashing entry into the box office with the 13th-biggest advance booking of all time for a Hindi film. On its opening day, the film collected a net total of ₹28 crore (US$3.5 million) in India. The momentum continued, with net domestic collections of ₹20 crore (US$2.5 million) and ₹24.5 crore (US$3.1 million) on its second and third day, respectively. The film maintained its stride, eventually grossing ₹259.28 crore (US$32 million) in India and an additional ₹200.83 crore (US$25 million) overseas. This remarkable global performance culminated in a staggering worldwide estimate of ₹460.11 crore (US$58 million) as of 15 January 2024.
Dunki Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net Collection (in Cr) | Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Thursday] | ₹ 29.2 | – |
| Day 2 [1st Friday] | ₹ 20.12 | -31.10% |
| Day 3 [1st Saturday] | ₹ 25.61 | 27.29% |
| Day 4 [1st Sunday] | ₹ 30.7 | 19.88% |
| Day 5 [1st Monday] | ₹ 24.32 | -20.78% |
| Day 6 [1st Tuesday] | ₹ 11.56 | -52.47% |
| Day 7 [1st Wednesday] | ₹ 10.5 | -9.17% |
| Day 8 [2nd Thursday] | ₹ 8.21 | -21.81% |
| Week 1 Collection | ₹ 160.22 Cr | – |
| Day 9 [2nd Friday] | ₹ 7 | -14.74% |
| Day 10 [2nd Saturday] | ₹ 9 | 28.57% |
| Day 11 [2nd Sunday] | ₹ 11.5 | 27.78% |
| Day 12 [2nd Monday] | ₹ 9.05 | -21.30% |
| Day 13 [2nd Tuesday] | ₹ 3.85 | -57.46% |
| Day 14 [2nd Wednesday] | ₹ 3.25 | -15.58% |
| Day 15 [3rd Thursday] | ₹ 2.6 | -20.00% |
| Week 2 Collection | ₹ 46.25 Cr | -71.13% |
| Day 16 [3rd Friday] | ₹ 2.25 | -13.46% |
| Day 17 [3rd Saturday] | ₹ 3.5 | 55.56% |
| Day 18 [3rd Sunday] | ₹ 4.25 | 21.43% |
| Day 19 [3rd Monday] | ₹ 1.5 | -64.71% |
| Day 20 [3rd Tuesday] | ₹ 1.4 | -6.67% |
| Day 21 [3rd Wednesday] | ₹ 1.35 | -3.57% |
| Day 22 [4th Thursday] | ₹ 1.15 | -14.81% |
| Week 3 Collection | ₹ 15.4 Cr | -66.70% |
| Day 23 [4th Friday] | ₹ 0.55 | -52.17% |
| Day 24 [4th Saturday] | ₹ 0.8 | 45.45% |
| Day 25 [4th Sunday] | ₹ 1.1 | 37.50% |
| Day 26 [4th Monday] | ₹ 0.45 | -59.09% |
| Day 27 [4th Tuesday] | ₹ 0.32 | -28.89% |
| Day 28 [4th Wednesday] | ₹ 0.25 | – |
| Total | ₹ 225.34 Cr | – |
Dunki Week-wise Breakdown
- Week 1: ₹160.22 Cr
- Week 2: ₹46.25 Cr (a drastic 71.13% drop from the first week)
- Week 3: ₹15.4 Cr (a further 66.70% decline)
Dunki Hit or Flop?
Considering the impressive box office performance in the first week followed by a significant decline in subsequent weeks, Dunki can be categorized as a Box Office Hit.
FAQs
- Q: Who directed Dunki?
- A: Rajkumar Hirani.
- Q: What is the film’s unique theme?
- A: The film revolves around the concept of “donkey flight,” an illegal immigration technique.
- Q: Name the lead actor in Dunki.
- A: Shah Rukh Khan.
- Q: Which production banners were involved in Dunki?
- A: Red Chillies Entertainment, Jio Studios, and Rajkumar Hirani Films.
- Q: How much did Dunki gross in India as of 15 January 2024?
- A: ₹259.28 Crore.
- Q: What was the film’s opening day collection in India?
- A: ₹28 Crore.
- Q: In which week did Dunki experience the highest decline in collections?
- A: Week 2, with a 71.13% drop.
- Q: Who made a special appearance in Dunki?
- A: Vicky Kaushal.
- Q: What is the worldwide estimate of Dunki’s box office collection?
- A: ₹460.11 Crore.
- Q: How much did Dunki collect on its 4th Tuesday?
- A: ₹0.32 Crore).
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