Rajkumar Hirani commends Shah Rukh Khan for his role in Dunki, discussing the film’s box office performance and the impactful social message it conveys. Known for crafting films with social messages like Munnabhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munnabhai, 3 Idiots, and PK, Rajkumar Hirani collaborates with Shah Rukh Khan in Dunki, fulfilling a long-time wish. Praising Shah Rukh’s bravery, Hirani acknowledges the actor’s awareness of the success of mass films in recent years but appreciates his choice to take on Dunki. The film aims to deliver a significant social message, achieving success both in its mission and at the box office, earning praise from audiences.
Responding to an ANI interview clip, Rajkumar Hirani emphasizes Shah Rukh’s courage, stating that while mass films have thrived at the box office, Shah Rukh chose Dunki not solely for box office collections but to convey a powerful social message. Expressing his happiness with the film’s positive reception, Hirani highlights the success of Dunki, affirming that people genuinely appreciate the movie.
Reflecting on his collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, Hirani shares that Shah Rukh was intrigued by the story and, as an actor seeking diversity, wanted to undertake something distinctive after action films. Hirani expresses his own longstanding desire to work with Shah Rukh, rejoicing in the fulfillment of that wish through their enjoyable collaboration on Dunki.
Dunki explores the theme of ‘Donkey Flight,’ an illicit method used by individuals to enter countries like the US, UK, and Canada. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Grover, Boman Irani, and Vikram Kochhar, the film, released on December 21, competes with Prabhas’ Salaar: Cease Fire – Part 1 and is performing well at the box office.
