Dunki Box Office Collection Day 1: Shah Rukh Khan Movie May Mark 6th Highest Opening Of 2023

Rajkumar Hirani and Shah Rukh Khan’s New Movie “Dunki” Hits Theaters – Is it a Hit or a Miss?

• Dunki made between 30 and 40 crores on its opening day in India.
• It’s Shah Rukh Khan’s lowest opening of the year so far.
• The movie might see a rise in earnings over the weekend.
• Tomorrow’s release of Salaar could impact Dunki’s performance.

Everyone was hyped for Dunki, a movie written and directed by the superstar filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, known as the “Christopher Nolan of Bollywood,” and starring the beloved “King of Bollywood,” Shah Rukh Khan. Early reviews called it the year’s best, but others, including some of SRK’s fans, felt it was too preachy and sentimental. So, how did it fare at the box office on its opening day?

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Well, the numbers are mixed. Some reports say Dunki earned around 30 crores (around $3.6 million) in India, while others estimate it closer to 40 crores (around $4.8 million). This still makes it Shah Rukh Khan’s lowest opening of the year, compared to his other 2023 releases, Jawan (Rs. 75 crores) and Pathaan (Rs. 57 crores). Both those movies also opened on Thursdays, just like Dunki. However, there’s hope that Dunki’s earnings will pick up over the weekend.

But here’s a twist: there’s another big movie releasing tomorrow, Prabhas’ Salaar! This epic clash has everyone nervous, as both films are expected to draw big crowds. Will Salaar steal Dunki’s thunder?

In simple terms, Dunki got off to a decent start, but not quite as strong as everyone expected. Some found it overly emotional, while others loved it. The weekend will tell the real story – can Dunki hold its own against the mighty Salaar and become a box office success?