When his friends in Punjab struggle to clear the immigration process, an ex-soldier guides them on a risky journey to enter the UK without permission.When his friends in Punjab struggle to clear the immigration process, an ex-soldier guides them on a risky journey to enter the UK without permission.When his friends in Punjab struggle to clear the immigration process, an ex-soldier guides them on a risky journey to enter the UK without permission.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 30 nominations total
Summary
Reviewers say 'Dunki' delves into illegal immigration, friendship, and emotional journeys, blending comedy and drama. Shah Rukh Khan's performance and Rajkumar Hirani's direction are praised, along with the film's emotional depth. However, criticisms include inconsistent pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of emotional connection. Some find the humor forced and the storyline oversimplified. Cinematography and music receive mixed reviews. Overall, 'Dunki' is considered decent with strong performances but doesn't match previous successes.
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I'M A DIE HARD FAN OF SRK AND Hirani Aswell.. Film is Beautiful.. Enjoyable.. But not so upto the mark.. Something is definitely missing.. THE SPARK IS MISSING OF HIRANI AND THE WRITER ABHIJAT..
TAPSEE IS GOOD AS USUAL.. MAY BE ITS A BEST TILL DATE.. VICKY KAUSHAL IS SUPRB. VICKRAM AND ANIL ARE TOO AWSM.
It's a One time watchable movie.. Not a Bad a movie but we expect more from HIRANI. He is genius at his work but not this time.
Anyway.. Its a gud movie, completely family package.. Pure and clean film it is.. Hopefully Hirani and Abhijat and Kanika Dhillon comes with BIGGER next time.........
It's a One time watchable movie.. Not a Bad a movie but we expect more from HIRANI. He is genius at his work but not this time.
Anyway.. Its a gud movie, completely family package.. Pure and clean film it is.. Hopefully Hirani and Abhijat and Kanika Dhillon comes with BIGGER next time.........
Between good and better but not great as Hirani sir does.
I would rank it 4th in Hirani's filmography.
The movie is based on dunki and the cast has their own stories especially SRK'S and Vicky kaushal's story were a cinema in itself the cast was outstanding but SRK and Vicky kaushal were great, SRK as Hardy is loveable , trustable and a great leader.
Positives: The stories and their subplots Cast and their performances SRK HIRANI The frames were just like wallpapers I loved the scale and quality of the film.
Dialogues were a big plus where my heart melted and yes comedy worked but you won't burst out laughing.
Negatives: Rushed screenplay took time to set up a story in 1St but then rushed in second half and also in emotional scenes My tears were ready but just then the scene was cut.
Movie had great album but was wasted in the movie And background score was not strong enough to support the emotionally loaded movie Last words to say had a pleasant watch.
I would rank it 4th in Hirani's filmography.
The movie is based on dunki and the cast has their own stories especially SRK'S and Vicky kaushal's story were a cinema in itself the cast was outstanding but SRK and Vicky kaushal were great, SRK as Hardy is loveable , trustable and a great leader.
Positives: The stories and their subplots Cast and their performances SRK HIRANI The frames were just like wallpapers I loved the scale and quality of the film.
Dialogues were a big plus where my heart melted and yes comedy worked but you won't burst out laughing.
Negatives: Rushed screenplay took time to set up a story in 1St but then rushed in second half and also in emotional scenes My tears were ready but just then the scene was cut.
Movie had great album but was wasted in the movie And background score was not strong enough to support the emotionally loaded movie Last words to say had a pleasant watch.
Dunki presents a compelling story that serves as its core attraction, depicting the aspirations of four friends from a Punjab village yearning to reach England. Their journey, hindered by the lack of visas and tickets, becomes a humorous yet touching narrative of enduring friendship, homeland nostalgia, and overarching love. Shah Rukh Khan delivers a commendable performance, surpassing his recent roles in 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan.' However, his dominating presence occasionally overshadows the other characters, who themselves have significant stories to tell. This imbalance highlights a need for more depth in Khan's portrayal.
The movie excels in conveying a powerful message through effective storytelling. Yet, its approach to musical elements could be refined. The abrupt dance sequences feel out-of-place and disrupt the narrative flow, often leading viewers to disengage and resort to browsing on their phones. Integrating songs seamlessly into the background could enhance the cinematic experience.
Overall, 'Dunki' is a quality film with the potential to be even more impactful. It skillfully blends humor with heartfelt themes, though it falls short in certain aspects of character development and musical integration. This film is a step in the right direction, promising an enjoyable watch while leaving room for improvement in future endeavors.
The movie excels in conveying a powerful message through effective storytelling. Yet, its approach to musical elements could be refined. The abrupt dance sequences feel out-of-place and disrupt the narrative flow, often leading viewers to disengage and resort to browsing on their phones. Integrating songs seamlessly into the background could enhance the cinematic experience.
Overall, 'Dunki' is a quality film with the potential to be even more impactful. It skillfully blends humor with heartfelt themes, though it falls short in certain aspects of character development and musical integration. This film is a step in the right direction, promising an enjoyable watch while leaving room for improvement in future endeavors.
Dunki is a unique take on a situation not known by many in India. In a way, it educates people to some extent. Bur since the problem is not known by many, audiences may not be able to relate to the story.
The story revolves around a group of people who want visit/migrate to UK for different reasons. Their journey, called, dunki, based in the route they take is full of emotions and a roller coaster ride.
The common reaso in migrating to UK for the characters is the need to earn a good livelihood. In today's scenario,many may feel thar there are ample opportunities here and may not think the story to be good.
However, everyone will surely relate to the emotions and when it comes to emotions, no one can beat SRK. That man speaks emotions with his eyes, nose, ear, hair, literally everything. He is so popular for a reason. SRK shines all along in the movie.
But the person who steals the show is, Vicky Kaushal. He is at par with SRK in the screen time he gets, very impactful acting. He has been doing amazing acting and for me, he takes the crown of the best actor in this movie.
Tapsee has always been amazing, and her role in this movie gives her ample moments to prove her mettle. Rest of the actors are doing justice to their roles and are a treat to watch.
The story revolves around a group of people who want visit/migrate to UK for different reasons. Their journey, called, dunki, based in the route they take is full of emotions and a roller coaster ride.
The common reaso in migrating to UK for the characters is the need to earn a good livelihood. In today's scenario,many may feel thar there are ample opportunities here and may not think the story to be good.
However, everyone will surely relate to the emotions and when it comes to emotions, no one can beat SRK. That man speaks emotions with his eyes, nose, ear, hair, literally everything. He is so popular for a reason. SRK shines all along in the movie.
But the person who steals the show is, Vicky Kaushal. He is at par with SRK in the screen time he gets, very impactful acting. He has been doing amazing acting and for me, he takes the crown of the best actor in this movie.
Tapsee has always been amazing, and her role in this movie gives her ample moments to prove her mettle. Rest of the actors are doing justice to their roles and are a treat to watch.
Had so much hype and Expectation personally, not because of SRK, but because of Rajkumar Hirani the director and Abhijat Joshi the script writer. Totally disappointed by Dialogues, Screen play and surprisingly direction too wasn't at par with what we have seen in past from Rajkumar Hirani film. The acting was all right but the cast wasn't looking punjbi at all. Srk - Tapsi big Zero in chemistry and coming on screen together as 2 Punjabis, better would be Shahid Kapoor or Daljit.
Background score and music aren't that good either. I mean this is not what we expect from HiraniJi as director, i belive he needs Aamir Khan and under Vidhu Vinod Chopra he delivered Masterpiece. This I belive and understand is Ghost directed by his Son.
Background score and music aren't that good either. I mean this is not what we expect from HiraniJi as director, i belive he needs Aamir Khan and under Vidhu Vinod Chopra he delivered Masterpiece. This I belive and understand is Ghost directed by his Son.
Did you know
- TriviaShahrukh Khan's first collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani after previous attempts of Munnabhai & 3 Idiots couldn't be worked out between those two..
- GoofsSince "Qatar Airways" was one of the sponsors of the film, there are scenes of their Airbus A350 being used throughout. But when the story from 25 years ago was being told, the same Airbus A350 was used in the narrative. Even though that type of plane wasn't built during that period, only after 2011.
- SoundtracksLutt Putt Gaya
Composed by Pritam Chakraborty
Lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, IP Singh
Performed by Arijit Singh
Duration: 3:42
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- ₹1,200,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,460,159
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,714,469
- Dec 24, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $15,473,051
- Runtime2 hours 40 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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