It is celebrations galore as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's film, 'Dunki', released in theatres today. In videos going viral on social media, fans can be seen going wild during the first show early in the morning across various cities of India, with some dancing to the drumbeat, showering confetti inside the theatre, and blowing party poppers outside after watching the film.

DUNKI creates fireworks at #Gaiety 💥🔥🔥🔥 The early morning show's response is simply mind-blowing! 💥💥@iamsrk @RedChilliesEnt @RajkumarHirani @RHFilmsOfficial #DunkiFDFS #DunkiReview #ShahRukhKhan #SRK #SRKUniverse #DunkiDay #Dunki pic.twitter.com/GpaCFaP081
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) December 21, 2023

As fans waited outside theatres to watch their favourite actor on the big screen, a fan dressed as SRK's 'Dunki' character Hardy caught the attention of all, including King Khan. He also enacted a scene from the film outside the theatre, leaving everyone cheering for him.

Watch the Grand FDFS celebration by Team SRK universe #Ahemdabad 🤩🔥 Mahol Charo tarf lutt putt gya hai Dosto Ticket Book Kar Lijiye.... @iamsrk @RedChilliesEnt @RajkumarHirani @RHFilmsOfficial #DunkiReview #DunkiDay #DunkiFirstDayFirstShow #ShahRukhKhan #RajkumarHirani pic.twitter.com/q2LkBdOjpV
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) December 21, 2023

Fans brought party poppers and confetti bombs to the first-day show of the film. Many were seen wearing Santa Claus caps and dancing to the film's popular song, 'Lutt Putt Gaya', inside the theatres.

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 'Dunki' features an ensemble star cast, including Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani and Satish Shah among others, in key roles.

The word Dunki applies to those who wish to enter a country on illegal grounds.

#Delhi is roaring with excitement for Dunki! 🔥❤️@iamsrk @RajkumarHirani @RedChilliesEnt @RHFilmsOfficial @iamsidkenji @SRKianAJH #DunkiBlockbuster #Dunki #DunkiReview #DunkiDay #ShahRukhKhan #SRK #RajkumarHirani pic.twitter.com/J5MyjNHTw0
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) December 21, 2023

Soon after the film released in theatres, social media users lauded King Khan and Rajkumar Hirani for delivering an outstanding patriotic film.

After seeing fans' excitement on social media, even SRK reacted to a viral video on X, and wrote, "Arre ab picture dekhne toh jao ya bahar hi kushti karte rahoge. Go in see the movie and tell me if u all enjoyed it."

Arre ab picture dekhne toh jao ya bahar hi kushti karte rahoge. Go in see the movie and tell me if u all enjoyed it. #Dunki https://t.co/axzMP8NZQN
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 21, 2023

The film is expected to open with huge numbers at the box office, just like 'Jawan' and 'Pathaan'.

The latest buzz surrounds the film's advance booking, revealing an impressive collection of over 10 crores in just one day. This surge comes on the back of a remarkable 65% growth in pre-booking sales yesterday, further solidifying the film's stronghold on audience anticipation.