---
title: "Dunki"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dunki-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 960876
imdb_id: "tt15428134"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 159
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 128
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dunki (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dunki-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Dunki" (2023).
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Title: Dunki (2023).
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama / Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama.
Director: Rajkumar Hirani (co-written, co-produced, edited, directed).
Production Companies: Rajkumar Hirani Films, Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, Red Chillies Ventures.
Producers: Gauri Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, and Sonam Kapoor.
Release Date: 12/21/2023 (IN) [Source 1] or December 22, 2023 [Source 5]. *Wait, Source 1 says 12/21/2023 (IN), Source 5 says December 22, 2023. I should be careful. I'll use the date provided in the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rajkumar Hirani
- **Networks / Studios**: Red Chillies Entertainment, Rajkumar Hirani Films, Jio Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shah Rukh Khan** as *Hardayal 'Hardy' Singh Dhillon*
- **Taapsee Pannu** as *Manu Randhawa*
- **Vikram Kochhar** as *Buggu Lakhanpal*
- **Anil Grover** as *Balli Kakkad*
- **Boman Irani** as *Geetu Gulati*
- **Vicky Kaushal** as *Sukhi*
- **Deven Bhojani** as *Puru Patel*
- **Sapna Sand** as *Buggu's Mother*
- **Komal Sachdeva** as *Chameli*
- **Diwanshu Gambhir** as *Pampi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dunki online?
Dunki is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dunki worth watching?
Dunki holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 128 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dunki and when was it released?
Dunki is a feature film with a runtime of 159 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dunki?
Dunki was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dunki — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/960876)
- [Dunki (2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15428134/fullcredits/)
- [Dunki (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunki_(film))
- [Dunki (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/960876/cast)
- [Dunki Movie Release Date, Casts and Crew, Trailer, Budgets - MoviesFlix](https://moviesflix.digital/dunki-movie-2023/)
- [Dunki (2023) Movie - BollyFlix](https://bollyflix.center/dunki-2023-movie/)

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