Dunki is the first and much awaited joint venture between Rajkumar Hirani and Shah Rukh Khan. On the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan’s 58th birthday, the first teaser for the much awaited film was released. The teaser features the superstar in the lead role, Vicky Kaushal, Tapsee Pannu, and other actors. It offers a humorous perspective on the delicate subject of immigration. Sonu Nigam’s angelic voice opens the teaser with a song about going home, and the words will make you cry. After a four-year hiatus, Shah Rukh Khan made his big-screen comeback in 2023 with the critically acclaimed films Jawan and Pathaan. However, Shah Rukh Khan isn’t finished with 2023 yet, as he stated in Om Shanti Om, “Picture abhi baki hai mere dost.” Dunki, his third release of the year, is the focus of attention. Additionally, SRKhas released a brand-new video that is being marketed as Drop 1—a strange marketing ploy that avoids using the term “teaser.”
The trailer opens with a group of black-clad men and women traversing a desert with a mark on their backs from a sharpshooter. He pulls the trigger, taking us back to the beginning, when it all started, with a group of Punjabi buddies who want to work and eventually settle in London. These include Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, and two more pals of Shah Rukh Khan. Hardy, a character portrayed by Shah Rukh, swears to do any means necessary to get his buddies to London. This Shah Rukh reminds us of the same old endearing and witty celebrity we used to love seeing on film. And seeing him in this playful avatar is really pleasant.
With Rajkumar Hirani in charge, there’s no shortage of humor and sentimentality, making for a heartfelt and hilarious story. December 22 is when Dunki opens in theaters. Produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan, Dunki is a presentation of JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films. The film is written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon. The teaser also says that the second installment is coming soon.