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Dunki
Directed byRajkumar Hirani
Produced by
Written by
Starring
Music byPritam
CinematographyC. K. Muraleedharan
Production
company
Release date
  • 22 December 2023 (2023-12-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Dunki is an upcoming 2023 Indian Hindi-language social comedy-drama film about an illegal immigration technique named "Donkey Flight". It is co-written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, and produced by Gauri Khan, Rajkumar Hirani and Jyoti Deshpande under banners Red Chillies Entertainment, Rajkumar Hirani Films and Jio Studios.[1] The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Dia Mirza and Boman Irani.

The film has been shot in London, Budapest, Jeddah and Neom. It will release on 22 December 2023 on the occasion of Christmas.[2][3][4]

Premise

The film depicts Indians frequently using the "Donkey Flight" unlawful backdoor way to enter nations like Canada and the United States, based on this big journey.[5]

Cast

Production

Development

In late 2020 it was rumoured that Shah Rukh Khan would team up with Rajkumar Hirani.[7] In August 2021 Scripting was completed. The company made a public announcement on 19 April 2022, confirming the project with a humorous announcement video.[8][9][10] The film is reportedly made on a budget of 100 crore.[11]

Hirani co-wrote the film's script along with Kanika Dhillon.[7] Cinematographer Amit Roy left the film due to creative differences with Hirani and was replaced by C. K. Muraleedharan who had already worked with Hirani for 3 Idiots, Lage Raho Munna Bhai and PK.[12]

Casting

Mukesh Chhabra was the casting director.[13] Taapsee Pannu was finalised as the female lead opposite Khan.[14] Later Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Dia Mirza and Satish Shah joined the cast.[15][16]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in September 2021,[17] Khan started shooting his part from April 2022 in Mumbai.[18][19] After that team went internationally to Budapest and London In July 2022,[20] and it was wrapped up in August.[21] In October Khan shot a massive bike sequence with 500 people in Mumbai.[22] Next scheduled of 12 days was held in November in Saudi Arabia.[23][24][25] Khan posted a video thanking Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture.[26] Dunki become the first bollywood film to shoot in Neom.[27][28] There was also an underwater sequence shot in Mumbai.[29] The team went to Kashmir in April 2023 for a 4-day scheduled shoot in Sonamarg and Pulwama.[30]

Music

The soundtrack is composed by Pritam. It includes songs from singers like Shaan and Sonu Nigam.[31][32]

Release

Theatrical

It is scheduled to release on 22 December 2023 on the occasion of Christmas. It is rumoured that it will postponed to 2024 but Shah Rukh Khan confirmed in Jawan success press meet that it will release on the same date.[33] Teaser is expected to come on Diwali attached with Tiger 3.[34]

Home Media

Non theatrical rights of Dunki was sold around 230 crore.[35] Post-release OTT rights was sold to JioCinema for 155 crore, highest ever for a single language Indian film.[36]

References

  1. ↑ "Kartik Aaryan-Shraddha Kapoor's film, Bhediya and Stree sequels, SRK's Dunki announced as Jio Studios unveil slate". Hindustan Times. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan opens up on 'Dunki', says it will be a 'big journey film', high on comedy and drama". The Times of India. 15 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Dunki: Here's what we know about the teaser release date of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer". filmfare.com. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan CONFIRMS Dunki To Release This Christmas Amid Delay Speculations". TimesNow. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Dunki Movie (2023) - Release Date, Cast and Other Details". PINKVILLA. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (18 January 2021). "Has Taapsee Pannu bagged Shah Rukh Khan's next with Rajkumar Hirani? The actress BREAKS silence : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Hungama, Bollywood (25 November 2020). "SCOOP: Rajkumar Hirani and Kanika Dhillon reworking on the SECOND HALF of Shah Rukh Khan's next? : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  8. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (19 April 2022). "Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu's film with director Rajkumar Hirani titled Dunki; to release on December 22, 2023 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan announces Rajkumar Hirani's next 'Dunki' in a hilarious way; Film to release on December 22, 2023". The Times of India. 19 April 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  10. ↑ Dunki | Title Announcement | Shah Rukh Khan | Taapsee Pannu | Rajkumar Hirani | 22 Dec 23, retrieved 16 September 2023
  11. ↑ "Dunki Budget and Box Office Collection Prediction". 26 January 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  12. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (13 July 2022). "DOP of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki quits the film due to creative differences with Rajkumar Hirani : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  13. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (23 August 2021). "Rajkumar Hirani locks the script of his next with Shah Rukh Khan; casting begins! : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  14. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (18 January 2021). "Has Taapsee Pannu bagged Shah Rukh Khan's next with Rajkumar Hirani? The actress BREAKS silence : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  15. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (11 October 2022). "REVEALED: Shah Rukh Khan reunites with Boman Irani and Satish Shah for Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "Dia Mirza says she never thought she would get best parts after 40". Hindustan Times. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  17. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (28 June 2021). "Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani project to roll from September 2021 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  18. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (16 April 2022). "Shah Rukh Khan begins shooting for Rajkumar Hirani's next in Mumbai : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  19. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan starts shooting for 'Dunki' with Rajkumar Hirani; pic from set explodes social media". TimesNow. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  20. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (11 June 2022). "Shah Rukh Khan wraps Mumbai schedule of Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki; to kick off Budapest and London in July for international schedule : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  21. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (3 August 2022). "Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu wrap up Dunki schedule in Budapest, see photos : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  22. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (17 October 2022). "Shah Rukh Khan shoots a race sequence for Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki with 500 people : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  23. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (17 October 2022). "Shah Rukh Khan to commence next schedule of Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki in Saudi Arabia in November 2022 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  24. ↑ "Dunki Saudi Arabia shoot". Outlook India. Retrieved 16 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan resumes Dunki shoot in Jeddah; Fans spot him at a supermarket". PINKVILLA. 20 November 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  26. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan announces Saudi Arabia schedule wrap of Dunki". Hindustan Times. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  27. ↑ "Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' becomes the first Bollywood film to shoot in Neom, Saudi Arabia". WION. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  28. ↑ "Saudi Arabia's NEOM attracts first Bollywood shoot with 'Dunki'". Arab News. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  29. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (2 January 2023). "BREAKING: Shah Rukh Khan to shoot for the CRUCIAL underwater sequence for Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki after Pathaan's release : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  30. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (26 April 2023). "Shah Rukh Khan receives flowers and warm welcome as he lands in Kashmir for Dunki shoot, watch videos : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  31. ↑ Worldwide, Box Office (19 May 2023). "Shaan Confirms Singing For Shah Rukh Khan Starrer Dunki Under Music Direction Of Pritam". Box Office Worldwide. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  32. ↑ "Sonu Nigam says Laal Singh Chaddha was plagued by negativity, songs would have reached level of Kal Ho Naa Ho". Hindustan Times. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  33. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (15 September 2023). "Shah Rukh Khan confirms Dunki release for Christmas 2023 at Jawan event : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  34. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (22 August 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Rajkumar Hirani to release teaser of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki around Diwali : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  35. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Jawan and Dunki non-theatrical rights sold for Rs 480 crore; Shah Rukh Khan creates records already". PINKVILLA. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  36. ↑ "Dunki ott right". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 17 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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