Hansal Mehta Says Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki Is 'Not Perfect': 'Give Me A Rajkumar Hirani Film...'

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki was finally released on December 21 amid much anticipation. It had a non-holiday release and witnessed a good opening day at the box office. The film, which marks SRK’s third release of the year, is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and has received mostly positive reviews from netizens. Now, director Hansal Mehta has also reviewed the film on social media.

Hansal Mehta took to the microblogging site X and wrote, “I really enjoyed #Dunki. Not perfect but so what. It’s perfectly fine. It gave me what I miss at the movies. It was nostalgic, heartfelt, simple and an ode to what our films once used to be. Not a film I want to overanalyse or overthink. Give me a @RajkumarHirani film any day. Nice to end the year with @iamsrk tugging at your heartstrings, looking into her eyes with love and playing a softie. Lovely ensemble and an enduring charm pervades the film which is not a drama, not a comedy, not a tragedy and not a thriller. It is a Rajkumar Hirani film all the way. Go watch it and decide for yourself.”

Dunki is doing good business for itself. According to Sacnilk.com, on Friday, December 24, Dunki recorded a nationwide Hindi occupancy of 49.67%, contributing to a total collection of Rs ₹ 74.93 Cr net in India. The highest occupancy was seen in Kolkata, reaching 64.50%, while Kolkata followed closely at 61.50%. Mumbai trailed at 60%, while Chandigarh followed with a 59% occupancy rate. With this, it has crossed 100 Cr India net.

Dunki is the first movie where Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani have worked together. The story revolves around a group of friends wanting to move abroad, highlighting their challenges on the unique journey known as the Donkey Flight.

News18 Showsha has given the film a 4-star rating and praised Shah Rukh’s performance. “What keeps Dunki afloat is Shah Rukh Khan. After watching him turn into an action hero with Pathaan and Jawan, it’s refreshing to see him do something that allows him to flex his acting muscles. SRK brings a rare vulnerability, honesty, and earnest dignity to his character. His innocence and charm win us over with sheer heart and it is this heart that counts in a Hirani movie. This is one of the most significant films of his career,” the review read.