The long-awaited trailer for Dunki has finally been released showcasing Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role alongside Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and an ensemble cast.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the trailer offers glimpses into the much-discussed storyline, unveiling beautiful moments from this heartfelt narrative.
The trailer introduces the whimsical characters, starting with SRK’s Hardy entering a Punjab village and encountering a spirited group of friends – Manu, Sukhi, Buggu, and Balli who all share a common dream of journeying to London for better opportunities.
Produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan, the movie is penned by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillo. The movie was made on a budget of Rs 85 crore and described Hirani as a ‘cautious spender’. The report said that Shah Rukh and Hirani are profit participants in the movie and added that the cost of the film after adding the print and publicity costs was around Rs 120 crore.
As per reports, Dunki is based on the concept of ‘Donkey Flight’, an unlawful backdoor entry technique for nations like the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, Dunki depicts the lives of Indians who choose to enter the nation using this illegal process and struggle to return home.
In the movie, Shah Rukh Khan will be playing the role of a Punjabi guy who faced the flight of immigration. The film is set for a worldwide release on December 21, 2023.