The much-anticipated Bollywood film Dunki hit theaters on Thursday, December 21, and the internet, particularly X (formerly Twitter), erupted with a wave of reactions from excited moviegoers.
Let's dive into the Xverse to check the initial reactions and buzz surrounding Dunki on its first day.
Twitter was buzzing with anticipation, with fans expressing their excitement, sharing countdowns, and speculating on the film's potential impact on Bollywood.
As the first screenings of Dunki unfolded across theaters, Twitter became the go-to platform for audiences to share their immediate thoughts and feelings. The hashtags #DunkiReview and #DunkiFirstDayShow quickly started trending, reflecting the collective excitement and critical reviews surrounding the film.
#DunkiReview in One Word :
— JUST A FAN. (@iamsrk_brk) December 21, 2023
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Many X users were quick to praise Shah Rukh Khan's performance, hailing it as the third movie for Bollywood's King Khan in 2023.
Even single screen audience is loving a class film like dunki, 3rd Blockbuster for the year confirmed 👏
— ح (@hmmbly) December 21, 2023
"Aansu nikal aaya last mai toh"#DunkiReviewpic.twitter.com/Xdog3HOkR5
Fans expressed admiration for the film's unique storyline, Hirani's direction, and the overall cinematic experience Dunki delivered.
Positive Reviews all over for #Dunki 🥳#DunkiReview
— Cheemrag (@itxcheemrag) December 21, 2023
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Some fans even went teary when they stepped out of the theaters.
Emotional ❤️❤️❤️ #DunkiReview
— ραℓℓανι(Fan Account) (@Megastar_SRK_) December 21, 2023
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While the dedicated fans of Shah Rukh Khan were, as always, there to support their favorite star.
Audiance Gone Crazy on this moment 🔥🔥.#Dunki#ShahRukhKhan𓀠pic.twitter.com/sc9AXWZ0UZ
— Surgeon.🚬 (@om_SRK) December 21, 2023
X being the platform for unfiltered opinions, some users shared unfiltered opinions about the movie.
Reviewer 1 : Whole Film is a Borefest, I didn't feel anything, Film me #ShahrukhKhan ne apni Acting se Disappoint kiya!
— YOGESH (@i_yogesh22) December 21, 2023
Reviewer 2 : I am a Huge srk fan but and I came with huge expectations but #Dunki has disappointed me, you can see it on my face!
SRKs DISASTER DONKEY pic.twitter.com/npeCXThHJ5
Fans did not shy away from sharing their opinions about the movie despite the hype and fan craze. Of course, not every reaction was unanimously positive. Some users shared mixed reviews, pointing out aspects they felt could have been different.
There were theaters celebrating the movie release like a festival.
SRK Warriors Aurangabaad Celebrating and enjoying Dunki FDFS inside cinema with burst of colour and Dance on Lutt putt gaya ! 🕺🤩@iamsrk @RedChilliesEnt@KarunaBadwal @pooja_dadlani#Dunki #ShahRukhKhan #DunkiReviews #DunkiFirstDayFirstShow pic.twitter.com/Xprrr38eMu
— Shah Rukh Khan Warriors FAN Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) December 21, 2023
But some fans did not like the movie and said it was a waste of their time.
#DunkiReview :- #Dunki Ka Dunka Ho gaya 😭😂.....
— ༄ॐSwєtαᴮᴹᶜᴹ🔥࿐ (@Swetaakkian) December 21, 2023
If #Salaar turns out to be good then another zero vs Kgf loading...
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Dunki's first-day show created a social media frenzy, with X becoming a virtual space for fans to share their immediate reactions. As the weekend unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Dunki's box office numbers and audience reception evolve. The film's impact on the cinematic landscape and its lasting impression on the audience will undoubtedly be a subject of ongoing discussion in the days to come.