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Dunki(2023)

6.7/10
Hindi160 mins

Dunki (2023) is a 160-minute Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Starring Boman Irani, Anil Grover and Satish Shah. With an audience rating of 6.7/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Dunki stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.

Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 20 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
20 October 2023
Theatrical Release
21 December 2023
Director
Rajkumar Hirani
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

Four friends in a small Punjabi village dream of moving to England, but they lack visas or tickets. Their lives change when a soldier promises to help them get there. The story follows their funny and touching, yet dangerous, journey across deserts and oceans as they confront their own hopes and fears.

A dream. A promise. An impossible journey.

Film Details

6.7Rating
160Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date21 December 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsDunki · 沙魯克罕之勇闖英倫 · 人在驴途 · Donkey

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
friendshipsurvivalidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Dunki' refers to the illegal immigration method 'donkey flight', where people travel through multiple countries.
  • Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani collaborated for the first time on this film, after Hirani's success with other major stars.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in the deserts of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, to depict the harsh journey of the characters.
  • The film's music was composed by Pritam, marking his first collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani.
  • It features a cameo by Vicky Kaushal in a supporting role, which was kept secret before the film's release.
  • The story is inspired by real-life accounts of Indians using dangerous routes to enter countries like the UK.
  • The film's release was delayed due to post-production work, as Hirani is known for extensively editing his films.

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