“Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood megastar, has achieved another milestone with his film ‘Dunki,’ directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The movie hit theaters on December 21 and has been a notable success.
‘Dunki’ is a comedy-drama, marking the debut collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani, known for his blockbuster hits like the Munna Bhai series, PK, 3 Idiots, and Sanju. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, and Taapsee Pannu. With a screenplay by Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, and Kanika Dhillon, the film’s success has been notable.
The movie crossed 220 crores Nett after the third weekend and is on its way to surpass 240 crores, positioning itself as SRK’s third highest domestic grosser, trailing only Jawan and Pathaan. Despite being a non-action film in a competitive landscape, ‘Dunki’ has gained momentum, emerging as a post-pandemic high grosser in its genre.
In its second week, ‘Dunki’ maintained solid collections, totaling 48.7 crores. By the end of the third week, it surpassed 219.93 crores Nett in India and a worldwide gross of 445 crores, marking a significant accomplishment.
Dunki Worldwide Box Office Collection
India:
1st Week: 160.23 cr
2nd Week: 48.70 cr
Total: 208.93 cr nett
Overseas:
1st Week: $16.48M
2nd Week: $5.02M
Total: $21.50M
Worldwide:
1st Week: 323.77 cr
2nd Week: 99.13 cr
Total: 422.90 cr gross
Breakdown Of Dunki Box Office Collections
India:
Thursday: 29.20 cr
Friday: 20.12 cr
Saturday: 25.61 cr
Sunday: 30.70 cr
Monday: 24.32 cr
Tuesday: 11.56 cr
Wednesday: 10.50 cr
Thursday: 8.21 cr
1st Week: 160.23 cr nett
2nd Week:
Friday: 7.10 cr
Saturday: 9.92 cr
Sunday: 11.25 cr
Monday: 10.85 cr
Tuesday: 3.73 cr
Wednesday: 3.35 cr
Thursday: 2.50 cr
2nd Week: 48.70 cr nett
3rd Week:
Friday: 2.25 cr
Saturday: 3.90 cr
Sunday: 4.85 cr
Total: 219.93 cr nett
Overseas:
Day 1: $2.83 million (23.50 cr)
Day 2: $2.60 million (21.65 cr)
Day 3: $2.84 million (23.60 cr)
Day 4: $2.14 million (17.78 cr)
Day 5: $2 million (16.57 cr)
Day 6: $1.82 million (15.17 cr)
Day 7: $1.14 million (9.48 cr)
Day 8: $1.11 million (9.10 cr)
1st Week: $16.48 million (127.75 cr)
2nd Week:
Day 9: $0.93 million (7.77 cr)
Day 10: $1.14 million (9.49 cr)
Day 11: $0.76 million (6 cr)
Day 12: $0.84 million (7 cr)
Day 13: $0.61 (5.08 cr)
Day 14: $0.40 million (3.32 cr)
Day 15: $0.34 million (2.85 cr)
2nd Week: $5.02 million (40.50 cr)
3rd Week:
Day 16: $0.30 million (2.5 cr)
Day 17: $0.45 million (3.7 cr)
Total: $22.25 million (174.45 cr)
Worldwide gross:
Day 1: 58 cr
Day 2: 45.40 cr
Day 3: 53.82 cr
Day 4: 53.91 cr
Day 5: 45.27 cr
Day 6: 26.73 cr
Day 7: 21.87 cr
Day 8: 18.77 cr
1st Week: 323.77 cr
2nd Week:
Day 9: 16.33 cr
Day 10: 21.20 cr
Day 11: 19.30 cr
Day 12: 19.80 cr
Day 13: 9.49 cr
Day 14: 7.21 cr
Day 15: 5.80 cr
2nd Week: 99.13 cr
3rd Week:
Friday: 5.40 cr
Saturday: 8.10 cr
Total: 436.40 cr
The film’s stellar performance extends to the international market, accumulating 22.25 million overseas and a worldwide gross of 436.40 crores. ‘Dunki’ now ranks as the third-highest worldwide grosser among SRK’s films, surpassing ‘Chennai Express’ and promising to overtake its domestic earnings too.
‘Dunki’ has been a colossal success, showcasing Shah Rukh Khan’s prowess once again, setting benchmarks for his 2023 releases and continuing his legacy in Indian cinema.”
