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At first glance, Dunki has the bigger budget, the bigger star, and the bigger emotional canvas. So how could Dhokha possibly be “better”?

We live in an age of sequels, spin-offs, and spiritual successors. But every once in a while, a film comes along that makes you ask an uncomfortable question: What if the “copy” is better than the “original”?

Here is the crux of the theory.

Which version do you think tells the story better? The heart-wrenching reality or the Bollywood journey? 👇

While Dunki garnered massive box office numbers and critical praise for its emotional core, a quieter argument has emerged among genre purists: Dhokha is actually the more original film of the two. But is that true? Let’s break down originality in terms of concept, execution, and risk-taking.