With just a few hours remaining for Dunki Day 1, the excitement among fans is reaching its peak. Anticipation is high, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film’s box office performance on its opening day. To add to the excitement, a film distributor has made a prediction regarding the first-day collection of Dunki.
Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, is set to hit theaters on December 21, 2023. The film has seen extensive promotion by both Shah Rukh Khan’s fans and the production team. Shah Rukh Khan, notably, visited Dubai to promote the film, captivating fans with his charm and showcasing his dancing skills.
Adding to the excitement, Dunki has not only generated considerable anticipation among fans but has also surpassed Prabhas’ Salaar in advance booking numbers. Worth noting, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is scheduled to release on December 22, 2023, a day after Dunki’s release.
According to reports, Dunki has managed to sell 2,51,146 tickets for 9,658 shows across India. In comparison, Salaar has sold 2,46,772 tickets for 4,338 shows across India. The figures include $132k (approx.) from 35,946 tickets for Hindi shows and $421k (approx.) from 1,29,010 tickets for Telugu shows.
As per BookMyShow, a staggering 355.4k fans (while writing) have expressed interest in watching the movie Dunki. This marks Shah Rukh Khan’s third consecutive movie this year, following the huge success of Jawan and Pathaan.
Dunki Day 1 box office collection prediction
The movie has successfully created a significant buzz among fans, igniting curiosity about the Dunki Day 1 box office collection. Film distributor Sameer Dixit recently expressed his expectations, stating that Dunki is poised to open to an impressive range of $7.2 million to $8.4 million and potentially even more. Dixit went on to suggest that Dunki could achieve a remarkable opening of $12.02 million on the first day, emphasizing that the film is a real winner.
Shah Rukh Khan’s film Dunki is set to have its first show at 5:55 a.m. at Mumbai’s iconic Gaiety Galaxy. In addition, this marked the earliest show in the history of Indian Cinema. For those unaware, SRK Universe, SRK’s fan club, organized this earliest special screening. Previously, they also arranged screenings for Jawan and Pathaan at the same theatre.
The performance of Dunki Day 1 will be intriguing, especially in comparison to Salaar’s box office collection. The competition and anticipation surrounding both films make it a noteworthy showdown at the box office. Only time will reveal the outcome and the impact these highly anticipated releases will have on the film industry.
