Dunki Drop 1: Three factors from the teaser that prove Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani’s collaboration will be a bonafide blockbuster

Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 58th birthday and just like always King Khan never ceases to surprise his fans. He took the box office by storm with two releases- Pathaan and Jawan. And now he is all set to strike a hat-trick with Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki. Shah Rukh Khan dropped the teaser of his upcoming movie Dunki on the occasion of his birthday and we are just watching it on loop. While Rajkumar Hirani has a remarkable record with movies like Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, PK, 3 Idiots, and Sanju, SRK has owned 2023. And now, looking at the Dunki teaser, here are 3 reasons why this actor-director duo collaboration will be a bonafide blockbuster.

3 reasons Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki that got us excited

Rajkumar Hirani’s signature style- Subtlety in emotions

The Rajkumar Hirani directorial revolves around Donkey immigration. It is a form of illegal immigration. The teaser also drops a hint of the story by showing 5 friends from Punjab who yearn to go to London and live there. It’s a signature Hirani creation in all ways. In the ever-optimistic Hirani universe, there’s always light, always some deeply human good that surfaces. And at the heart of his stories is a lovable central character. He’ll tell you the truth, give you life as it is, and sprinkle a bit of his magic on it. One of the examples is the death bit in the teaser. His films not only entertain but also subtly convey the philosophies of life leaving audiences with memorable moments and thought-provoking lines is incredible.

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Shah Rukh Khan in a slice-of-life movie after a long time

King Khan has carved a niche for himself as a king of romance and mass action hero. And seeing him in slice-of-life will definitely be a breath of fresh air. He earlier did movies like Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani(2000), and Yes Boss(1997) that belonged to this genre. In the Dunki teaser, SRK displays the innate goodness that all of Hirani’s protagonists do – be it Munna (Sanjay Dutt in Munna Bhai), or Rancho (Aamir in 3 Idiots).

Shah Rukh Khan in Dunki

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Choosing the finest actors as supporting cast

Casting is what adds the much-needed gravitas to Raju Hirani’s promising story and narrative. While he makes sure to choose the best of the actors as the lead, the filmmaker makes sure that the supporting cast adds value. Be it Dia Mirza in Lage Raho Munna Bhai and Sanju, Vidya Balan in Munna Bhai, R.Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, and Mona Singh in 3 Idiots his supporting cast has always uplifted the narrative. And now, with Dunki as well, he has chosen the finest of actors like Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, and Boman Irani.

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To note, this marks the first collaboration between actor and filmmaker. Dunki is all set to release on 22nd December 2023.

Also Read: Dunki Drop 1: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu walk into our hearts with the teaser, but Vicky Kaushal is the biggest surprise