Dunki Box Office Collection Day 1: Shah Rukh Khan-Starrer Makes Much Less Than Jawan, Pathaan; Will It Beat Salaar?

Dunki’s Opening Day Numbers: Good Reviews, Decent Collection

• Dunki had good reviews from critics and fans.
• It made Rs 30 crores on its opening day, which is decent but not as high as some other recent Bollywood blockbusters.
• The film’s theme of illegal immigration might have affected its box office performance compared to action-packed movies.
• It’s still early days, and Dunki could pick up steam in the coming days.

Shah Rukh Khan’s new movie “Dunki” hit theaters on December 21st to mostly positive reviews. Fans and critics praised the performances of SRK and Vicky Kaushal, but how did it do at the box office?

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While the movie did well with fans and critics, its opening day collection wasn’t quite as high as some other recent Bollywood blockbusters. According to industry sources, Dunki earned around Rs 30 crores (about $3.6 million) on its first day across all languages. That’s a good sum, but it falls behind films like SRK’s own “Pathaan” and “Jawan,” which made Rs 57 crore and Rs 74.5 crore respectively on their opening days.

Even compared to other recent releases, Dunki’s opening collection is a bit lower. Ranbir Kapoor’s “Animal” started with Rs 63 crores, and Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2” raked in a whopping Rs 40.1 crores on its first day.

So, what explains the difference? There are a few possible reasons. First, Dunki’s theme of illegal immigration might have been a bit less appealing to mainstream audiences compared to the action-packed thrillers like “Pathaan” and “Jawan.” Second, the competition from other big movies around the same time might have also affected Dunki’s numbers.

However, it’s still early days, and Dunki could pick up steam in the coming days. Positive word-of-mouth and strong performances could lead to more people checking out the movie in theaters. Let’s wait and see how it does over the weekend and beyond!