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Explore the world of 'Dunki' (2023) with our in-depth review. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, co-scripted by Kanika Dhillon and Abhijat Joshi.

Dunki Movie Review

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Review for the film " Dunki"
Streaming On: Netflix
Runtime: 2 Hours 41 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 21-12-2023
OTT Release: 15-02-2024
Genre: Action, Comedy
3.25 / 5.00
3.55 / 5.0

Dunki is scripted and directed by Rajkumar Hirani Rajkumar Hirani is one of the ace director, screen >> Read More... . Kanika Dhillon Kanika Dhillon, an Indian writer. She writes scrip >> Read More... and Abhijat Joshi Abhijat Joshi is a prominent Indian screenwriter, >> Read More... co-scripted the film. Gauri Khan Born on Ocotber 8 1970, Gauri Khan (originally kno >> Read More... , Rajkumar Hirani, and Jyoti Deshpande Jyoti Deshpande is a powerful businesswoman who is >> Read More... bankrolled the film on a large scale. The cinematographers of Dunki are C. K. Muraleedharan, Manush Nandan Manush Nandan is an Indian Cinematographer. He was >> Read More... , Amit Roy Amit Roy is an Indian Cinematographer, screenplay >> Read More... , and Kumar Pankaj. Rajkumar Hirani edited the film. Pritam composed the songs and Aman Pant Aman Pant is a musician and playback singer, who h >> Read More... scored the BGM. The movie stars Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... , Taapsee Pannu Taapsee Pannu is an actress and model of Indian or >> Read More... , Vicky Kaushal Vicky Kaushal is a famous Indian movie actor. He w >> Read More... , Boman Irani Boman Irani is a well known name today in the Boll >> Read More... , Vikram Kochhar Vikram Kochhar Born on September 27, 1983, in Gurg >> Read More... , Anil Grover Anil Grover is an Indian actor cum assistant direc >> Read More... , Jyoti Subhash Jyoti Subhash is a veteran Indian actress who prim >> Read More... , Arun Bali The face behind many elderly roles in Indian movie >> Read More... , Amardeep Jha Amardeep Jha is a veteran Indian television, film >> Read More... , Deven Bhojani Deven Bhojani is an Indian TV serial actor who was >> Read More... , Rohitashv Gour Rohitashv Gour is better known as Tiwari Ji from B >> Read More... , Richard B. Klein, and Gurpreet Ghuggi Gurpreet Ghuggi is a Punjabi and Hindi film actor >> Read More... in prime roles.

Plot

Four people who hail from a small town in Punjab wish to go to London for various reasons. When those four, including Manu, Buggu, Bali, and Sukhi, come to know that English is a must to cross borders, they decide to join a coaching class. They meet a soldier, Hardy, who promises to help them move to London, but not legally. He plans the Dunki method, an illegal way of crossing the borders. But, what’s the need to follow an illegal way, and why did a soldier do that? What issues did they face while traveling abroad? These questions are answered in the rest of the film.

Star Performance

Shah Rukh’s performance is outstanding, especially in the second half. Taapsee is an outstanding performer, and she proves it once again. Anil and Vikram did their best with their comedy timing and body language.

Analysis

Rajkumar Hirani is a perfect executor, and he has done his best once again. Taapsee’s character is finely penned and she has got a perfect lead role opposite SRK. The dialogue and comedy portions are fantastically made. The first half moves quite fast without making the audience bored. Though the comedy portions are hilarious, the emotional scenes are not handled well when compared with the rest of the film. That doesn’t mean that the emotional scenes are weak, but they would have been made better, as Rajkumar Hirani had been strong in that part in his previous films. The backstory of SRK could have been told a bit better. The songs and BGM are pretty good and the visuals are impressive. The CG works are okayish.

What’s There?

  • Performances of the stars are excellent
  • The film has good production values

What’s Not There?

  • Some portions in the backstory and emotional portions could’ve been better

Verdict

If you are an SRK fan or want to watch a good performance-oriented movie with humorous scenes, then this is a good choice.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Dunki"?

Action, Comedy


Who directed "Dunki"?

Rajkumar Hirani


What is the duration of "Dunki"?

2 Hours 41 Minutes


When was "Dunki" released?

21-12-2023

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Dunki"?

Shah Rukh Khan, Boman Irani

Storyline


What is the plot of "Dunki"?

Plot revolves around Action, Comedy, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Dunki"?

3.25


What are the audience ratings for "Dunki"?

3.55

Additional


Is "Dunki" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Can I watch "Dunki" online?

No, it will be available soon on Netflix

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