“Dunki,” Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated release, faced disappointment at the box office, collecting Rs 30 crore on its first day, followed by Rs 20 crore and Rs 26 crore on the subsequent days. Despite a star-studded cast and a global release on December 21, 2023, the film failed to meet the sky-high expectations of fans, marking an unexpected flop. Hopes were high for ‘Dunki’ to emulate the success of Khan’s earlier hits like ‘Jawan’ and ‘Pathan,’ but it struggled to cross the Rs 100 crore mark even after three days.

Film critics are dissecting the reasons behind its underwhelming performance, especially in contrast to the South Indian film ‘Salaar,’ starring Prabhas, which reportedly surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark in a single day. Shah Rukh Khan, known for consecutive blockbuster hits, fell short of achieving a hat-trick with ‘Dunki,’ directed by Rajkumar Hirani and featuring Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Grover, and Vikrama Kochhar.

Despite its promising premise—centered on a group of friends seeking a better future abroad—the film struggled to resonate with audiences, leaving it categorized as a surprising letdown in Shah Rukh Khan’s illustrious career.”