'Dunki': 5 reasons to watch Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal starrer

Bollywood's ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's much-anticipated 'Dunki' , starring Shah Rukh Khan Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal, is set to hit the screens on December 21. Right from its quirky concept to the performances of the actors, we give you a rundown of reasons as to why you shouldn’t miss watching the film.

Shah Rukh Khan in a Never-Seen-Before Avatar
Bolywood's superstar Shah Rukh Khan is coming back to the 70 mm screen for the third time in 2023 with Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki' after action blockbusters 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan'. SRK as Hardayal “Hardy” Singh Dhillon is all set to captivate audiences once again.


'Dunki Plot'
The story of the film revolves around a group of friends from a Punjab village who share a common dream of moving to England. The catch? None of them has a visa or a ticket. Hardy, played by SRK, promises to fulfill their dream through an unconventional method – the “Donkey Flight,” an illegal backdoor entry strategy to countries like the UK, Canada, and the USA.

Shah Rukh Khan’s first collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani
'Dunki' marks his first collaboration of ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani with superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Fans are eagerly awaiting to witness the magic that this dynamic duo will bring to the screen. According to reports, SRK had turned down roles in Hirani’s previous films like 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' (2003) and '3 Idiots' (2009).

Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu's romantic journey
Taapsee Pannu will be seen sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in 'Dunki'. Taapsee portrays the character of Manu, SRK's love interest and glimpses of their on-screen chemistry have been evident in the trailer and romantic songs.

'Dunki' cast
The film unfolds the friends’ journey as they embark on an illegal venture to reach England and their struggle to return home. It is set to captivate audiences with its talented cast, including Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover
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