Rajkumar Hirani Is Finally Talking About Why Dunki Didn’t Click
- Why Hirani thinks Dunki missed the mark.
- The disconnect with the middle-class audience.
- Our take on the director’s honest confession.
We just saw Rajkumar Hirani open up about Dunki, and it’s honestly refreshing. He admits the story didn’t land with the masses the way he hoped.
The director pointed out that the struggle for visas isn’t a universal pain. For much of the middle class, getting a visa is actually pretty easy. It turns out, that specific struggle felt a bit distant to the everyday moviegoer.
Visually, the film had such a warm, golden-hour aesthetic. It felt like a dusty, sun-soaked postcard from a distant land. Yet, the story’s heart just didn’t beat quite fast enough for everyone.
While we wait for the next big thing, check out what Prithviraj Sukumaran is teasing for his new project. Or, if you need a win, see how Mohanlal shut down the drama with just a few words.
Our Take
We think Hirani is being humble here. Movies are a gamble. Even legends miss the mark sometimes. It’s cool to see him own it. If you’re looking for something totally different, Brad Bird’s new film is already looking like a visual masterpiece.
