Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' Witnesses Day 2 Box Office Surge, Impressive Collections
- Posted on December 23, 2023
- Entertainment
- By Arijit Dutta
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Shah Rukh Khan's film "Dunki" continues its upward trajectory at the box office, earning around Rs 20 crore in India on its second day. The movie, showcasing a 31.22% Hindi occupancy, has grossed a total of Rs 49.40 crore. With increasing theatre occupancy, Dunki is creating a buzz nationwide. Notably, the film's first show at Mumbai's Gaiety Galaxy at 5:55 AM was organized by SRK's fan club. Featuring an ensemble cast including Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Dunki is a collaboration between Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films. The story follows four friends chasing their dream of moving abroad and explores illegal migration techniques employed by Indians.

Shah
Rukh Khan's latest cinematic venture, "Dunki," is scripting success
stories at the box office, showcasing an impressive upward trend in earnings.
The film, which had garnered significant pre-release hype among netizens, has
translated that anticipation into solid numbers within the first two days of
its release.
According
to reports from Sacnilk, "Dunki" raked in an approximate amount of Rs
20 crore on its second day in theatres, adding to its already impressive
collection. The initial day saw the film amass a noteworthy Rs 29.20 crore,
pushing the total earnings to an impressive Rs 49.40 crore. This surge in
earnings is attributed to the escalating Hindi occupancy rates, standing at a
substantial 31.22% on Friday.
The film's success isn't just confined to the numbers. Dunki is creating waves across Indian cinemas, witnessed by the escalating footfalls in theatres. Notably, a significant event in the film's trajectory was its early morning premiere at Mumbai's iconic Gaiety Galaxy, kicking off at 5:55 AM. This exclusive screening was orchestrated by none other than Shah Rukh Khan's devoted fan club, SRK Universe. This club previously organized early morning screenings for both "Jawan" and "Pathaan" at the same venue, further solidifying their unwavering support for the superstar.
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"Dunki"
boasts an ensemble cast comprising versatile actors such as Boman Irani,
Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, and of course, Shah
Rukh Khan. Produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan, the film is a
collaborative effort between Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and
Rajkumar Hirani Films. Scripted by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika
Dhillon, the movie marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and
Rajkumar Hirani.
The
storyline of "Dunki" delves into the aspirations of four friends as
they set out on a journey to pursue their dreams of relocating overseas. The
narrative intricately weaves through the illegal migration techniques employed
by thousands of Indians aiming to settle abroad. This unique storyline coupled
with the star-studded cast has undoubtedly struck a chord with audiences,
reflected in the escalating box office figures.