Shah Rukh Khan Announces 'Dunki' Release Date

At the same event, Jawan director Atlee also provided glimpses into Shah Rukh Khan's unwavering dedication to the world of cinema.

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00:00 In a grand press event featuring the nearly entire cast of Shah Rukh Khan's latest blockbuster,

00:05 the mega star took the opportunity to make an exciting revelation about his upcoming

00:10 project.

00:11 During the event, Shah Rukh Khan disclosed that his highly anticipated film, Doon Ki

00:15 directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is set to release during the Christmas or New Year period.

00:20 Addressing the media, Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude and shared his thoughts, saying,

00:26 "I am not trying to show off. God has been very kind that we had Pathan. God has been

00:31 even kinder with Jawan. We started on 26th January, Republic Day. It's a good, auspicious

00:37 day. Then on Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday, we released this film. And now on Christmas,

00:42 we will bring Doon Ki. National integration rakta hum."

00:45 This announcement has put to rest lingering rumours of a potential postponement for Doon

00:50 Ki, much to the delight of fans eagerly anticipating the film.

00:55 During the same event, Jawan's director, Atlee, also shared insights into Shah Rukh Khan's

00:59 unwavering commitment to cinema.

01:01 Atlee revealed that he pitched to Shah Rukh Khan via Zoom call during the challenging

01:05 times of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the theatre industry faced uncertainties.

01:10 He noted, "I know theatrical footfall was going down and people were not ready to greenlight

01:16 even a 30-40 crore film. I know because I am also a producer. But sir greenlighted a

01:22 Rs 300 crore film when everyone was sceptical. But we didn't stop at Rs 300 crore. We went

01:29 more. We made a blockbuster in three days. And now we are flying."

01:33 If Doon Ki indeed releases this year, it will mark Shah Rukh Khan's third film in the same

01:38 year, promising a spectacular cinematic journey for fans. With Jawan breaking records at the

01:44 box office and Doon Ki on the horizon, Shah Rukh Khan continues to reign as one of Bollywood's

01:50 most influential and beloved actors.

01:54 For more information visit www.doon.co.in/bollywood