Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” has sustained its commendable performance as it strides into its Dunki Box Office Collection Day 16. The Rajkumar Hirani-directed film, centered on the theme of illegal immigration, has managed to maintain a stronghold. Despite encountering direct competition with Prabhas’ “Salaar: Cease Fire – Part 1,” released around the same time.
On Day 16, “Dunki” reportedly garnered ₹2.20 crore in net earnings within India, marking consistent traction at the box office. This figure adds to its impressive earlier weekend earnings of ₹25.61 crore on Saturday and ₹30.7 crore on Sunday. The cumulative result showcases the film’s sustained appeal among audiences.
Produced by Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films, “Dunki” exhibited. Robust financial gains during its inaugural week, amassing ₹160.22 crore. The movie’s domestic gross has reached ₹247.75 crore, and when combined with its overseas collection of ₹164 crore. The global earnings stand around ₹411.75 crore. While there might be disparities in the reported figures, Red Chillies Entertainment previously. Asserted the movie had already grossed ₹422.90 crore worldwide.
The film’s confrontation with “Salaar: Cease Fire – Part 1” presented a notable cinematic contrast. While “Dunki” was exclusively released in Hindi, “Salaar” enjoyed a multilingual release, including Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi versions. Directed by Prashanth Neel, known for his “KGF” series, “Salaar” delivered high-octane action that resonated widely with audiences, contributing. Significantly to its impressive ₹578.55 crore global earnings. This stark comparison is interesting, especially. Considering “Dunki’s” notable return on investment (ROI) of over 352% compared to “Salaar’s” 214%.
The movie’s production budget, estimated at ₹120 crore, stands in stark contrast to “Salaar’s” reported ₹270 crore. Despite the cost discrepancy, “Dunki” has displayed commendable financial performance, marking it as Shah Rukh Khan’s third Bollywood release of 2023.
However, looking ahead, “Dunki” faces a challenging path to surpass the coveted ₹500 crore mark globally. Especially with upcoming highly anticipated releases. “Merry Christmas,” featuring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. Set to hit screens on January 12, followed by “Fighter,” starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, slated. For January 25, pose potential obstacles to “Dunki’s” continued box office success.
As audiences anticipate Shah Rukh Khan’s next project, rumors swirl about his significant cameo appearance in Sujoy Ghosh’s forthcoming film. Which stars his daughter, Suhana Khan.
In summary, Dunki Box Office Collection Day 16 underscores the film’s commendable endurance amidst stiff competition. Eeiterating its significant contribution to Shah Rukh Khan’s cinematic repertoire and the industry at large.
