Mumbai: Exciting news for fans of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani that their first collaboration film Dunki is all set to release on December 22, 2023.

This is the first time that Shah Rukh is playing the protagonist in Hirani’s film. The filmmaker had earlier given some famous movies with superstars like Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Ranbir Kapoor.

The makers released a short funny video on social media to make the announcement.

Talking about the collaboration, Hirani said, “Shah Rukh Khan has always been on my list throughout my career and after trying to collaborate several times in the past, we were finally sure to mark Dunky as our partnership. The energy, charisma, humor and charm that he brings to a film is unparalleled and I am looking forward to bring that magic to the big screen.

At the same time, Shahrukh said, Raj Kumar Hirani is one of the finest filmmakers of this generation, we have always talked about working together and I am extremely happy that we are finally doing so with Dunki. We have just started shooting this month and I am cherishing every moment of it. For Raju, I can become a donkey, a monkey…anything!

The story of the film is written by Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon. The film is a presentation of Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment and Rajkumar Hirani Films.

As Taapsee Pannu is playing a pivotal role opposite Shah Rukh in this film, she said, I am excited to embark on this journey and be a part of this very special film. I am working with Rajkumar Hirani and Shahrukh Khan for the first time. I deeply respect and admire these people.

The first schedule of the film will begin this April and the next schedule will be shot extensively in Punjab.

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