Top 10 interesting facts about Dunki, Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming flick

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Nov 24, 2023 Published Nov 24, 2023

Dunki’s Debut

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First Collaboration

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Budget Insights

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Total Costs

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Efficient Filming

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Profit Zone

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Title Evolution

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Production Change

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Pannu’s Premiere

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Shah’s Comeback

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