Dunki (film)

Dunki is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, who also co-wrote it with Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon. The film explores the prevalent issue of "donkey flight" or "dunki route," an illegal immigration technique used by individuals to enter countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover. It follows a group of friends from a village in Punjab who aspire to immigrate to London. Faced with visa difficulties and limited resources, they opt for the perilous "donkey route."

Dunki addresses themes of friendship, longing, and the lengths people go to achieve their dreams. It highlights the dangers and exploitative nature of illegal immigration channels, as well as the emotional toll it takes on both the migrants and their families. The film uses a blend of humor and drama to portray the complexities of the issue, aiming to raise awareness about the realities of undocumented immigration.