The audience has been eagerly waiting for the release of Dunki. For the unversed, Dunki marks the first-ever collaboration between the magical duo Rajkumar Hirani and Shah Rukh Khan. The movie “Dunki,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, opened in theatres on December 21. The ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani makes a comeback to the big screens after five years. Raju Hirani is known for delivering some of the cult classics to the Indian cinema. 3 Idiots, Sanju, Munna Bhai MBBS, and P.K. are some of his masterpieces. Now, as he delivers another let’s check out the honest Dunki movie review.
Movie details:
Release date: 21 December 2023
Genre: Action/drama
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Producer: Rajkumar Hirani, Gauri Khan, Jyoti Deshpande
Cinematography: C. K. Muraleedharan, Manush Nandan, Amit Roy, Kumar Pankaj.
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, and Vikram Kochhar.
Runtime: 2h 40m
Budget: 120 crores INR
Star rating: 4 stars out of 5
Where to watch? At the theatres!
Storyline: A group of friends relocate to another nation through a backdoor and then face difficulties coming back.
Dunki movie review:
Those who want to enter a country illegally are referred to as “Dunki.” The narrative of Hirani begins in Punjab and travels all over the world to the Middle East and London. Shah Rukh Khan‘s character Hardy Singh meets a group of outcasts who hope to one day travel to London. Despite their Indian origins and affinity for regional tastes and hues, their hearts skip a beat whenever Big Ben is brought up. But getting to London is not a simple task. It’s lined with perilous quizzes and examinations where the team must study English to obtain the necessary visa.
Vicky Kaushal is fantastic as Sukhi, and thankfully the character has been developed by the writers despite his brief appearance. When called upon, he can be ferocious and quiet at the same time. Taapsee Pannu seizes the opportunity whenever it presents itself. Her timing on the comedic lines with SRK is flawless. In a similar vein, the other members of team Dunki, Anil Grover and Vikram Kochhar, are excellent in their parts. Shah Rukh uses his charm to great effect in his portrayal of both the young and old Hardy. The superstar once again demonstrates his timeless appeal as he finishes 2023 with a hattrick.
Conversely, Dunki’s second half is drawn out and poorly done. The humour is weak and the plot wanders. Hirani’s writing is also at its least enjoyable in Dunki’s climax. In an attempt to overdo the emotional content, the director extends scenes and packs an already large entourage with extra baggage. Compared to 3 Idiots or PK, Dunki may not be Hirani’s best work, but it is still entertaining and gives you a good feeling when you leave the theatre. Furthermore, there’s no better way to cap off the year than seeing SRK enchant you on the big screen once more.
