Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki Advance Booking Begins, Crosses Rs 1 Crore In Just Five Hours (image-instagram/iamsrk)
After blasting the year with Jawan and Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan is all set for his final show of the year ‘Dunki’ which will hit the big screens on December 21. On Saturday evening, adding more colour to the celebration, the superstar has announced that the advance booking of the film has finally opened.
As per sacnilk.com, the movie has already crossed Rs 1.24 crores in advance booking. Within just five hours of the opening, the SRK-starrer grossed more than Rs 1 crore.
Fans are eagerly waiting to see Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani’s combination on the big screen. The film also features Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal in pivotal roles.
Shah Rukh Khan’s film is doing remarkably well in North America too. The Hindi directorial is ahead of all Bollywood films except Jawan, reports CineHub. The movie has stirred excitement all across India and abroad as well.
The next few days will be crucial to determine the opening of the film as it clashing with Prabhas’ Salaar: Part-1 Ceasefire. Trade analyst Sumit Kadel tweeted, “Dunki Initial pre-sale starts on a remarkable note. Film has sold 10K +tickets at national chain multiplexes. Non national chains showing good movement too. If the momentum continues then Dunki will challenge top films of 2023 in terms of final advance booking. Next 3 days will give a clear picture.”
Meanwhile, Salaar has crossed Rs 1 crore in advance booking which includes ₹80.30 lakh in Telugu, ₹21.03 lakh in Malayalam, in Tamil ₹1.76 lakh and in Kannada ₹1900 gross. The film helmed by Prashanth Neel, also features Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The movie will be released on the same date as that of Dunki on December 21.
When enquired about the clash of both the films, Prithviraj told Hindustan Times, “I am in touch with Prashanth. But the fact that we are releasing with Hirani sir and Shah Rukh sir”s film, leave everything else, as a film lover I love it! I am excited that during the holiday season, you have two giant films, by two giant filmmakers, starring two big stars, and diametrically opposite in every possible parameter like the story and narrative.”
Prithviraj shared his excitement by adding that “I am going to be watching both, I can promise you that. I am so looking forward to it. When did this last happen, that over a holiday season, we had two such big films. What better year than 2023 to celebrate Indian cinema like this.”
