'Dunki' fever in Dubai: SRK's trailer, drone show lights up Burj Khalifa

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to bring a storm to the box office with his third film of the year, "Dunki." The Rajkumar Hirani film has kicked off with their promotions for the film starting with drones illuminating the Dubai sky, forming Shah Rukh Khan's name, his signature pose. Notably, the "Dunki" trailer also graced the iconic Burj Khalifa.

Pictures and videos from the "Dunki" drone event in Dubai have been posted online. Shah Rukh, currently in Dubai for promotions, personally witnessed the spectacle, joined by director Rajkumar Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi. Shah Rukh donned a black T-shirt, matching denims, a red jacket, and sunglasses.

"Dunki" boasts an ensemble cast including Shah Rukh, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, and Boman Irani. The film is set to hit theaters on Thursday.

Co-written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon, "Dunki" unfolds a heartwarming tale of four friends—Manu, Sukhi, Buggu, and Balli—who aspire to settle in London for a better life. Their journey, though arduous, proves to be life-changing as they pursue their dreams.

On Tuesday, Shah Rukh revealed a fresh "Dunki" poster. Posting it on social media, he wrote, "Dunkis leave their relationships behind, but one day, those same bonds pull them back home." 

Shah Rukh recently shared a video featuring the "Dunki" team discussing the film. In the video, Rajkumar Hirani explained how the film's inspiration stemmed from the imagery of houses in Punjab with large cemented replicas of Air India planes on their terraces, initially finding it amusing. He shared, "There are many houses in Punjab that have planes on the rooftops. I was quite amazed by that, and that's what piqued our curiosity." Hirani went on to describe how family members of those living abroad consider it fashionable to adorn their houses with these planes.

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