With the first look posters released, Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan starrer Coolie No. 1 , official adaptation of Govinda-Karisma Kapoor’s cult with the same name, is trending hot amongst the movie buffs. What’s so special about the movie is that it marks the 45th outing by renowned director David Dhawan.
Known for his entertainers like Shola Aur Shabnam, Judwaa, Biwi No.1 and Partner , David Dhawan is also amongst those rare filmmakers who also successfully strike the chord with the millennials by giving successes like Main Tera Hero and Judwaa 2 .
As the filmmaker has achieved a milestone of backing 45 films as a director, let’s take a look at his entire filmography and how it fared at the box office.
David Dhawan’s Box Office Report Card: 30 Years, 45 Films – Verdict & Collections Of This ‘No. 1 Director’ Taaqatwar (1989)
Verdict- Flop
Gola Barood (1989)
Verdict- Flop
Aag Ka Gola (1989)
Verdict- Flop
Swarg (1990)
Verdict- Hit
Aandhiyan (1990)
Verdict- Average
Jurrat (1991)
Verdict- flop
Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
Verdict- Superhit
Bol Radha Bol (1992)
Verdict- Superhit
Aankhen (1993)
Verdict- Blockbuster
Raja Babu (1994)
Verdict- Super Hit
Collection- 8.25 crores approx
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 4 crores approx
Andaz (1994)
Verdict- Below Average
Collection- 5.30 crores approx
Yaraana (1995)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 5.20 crores approx
Coolie No.1 (1995)
Verdict- Super Hit
Collection- 12.60 crores approx
Loafer (1996)
Verdict- Semi Hit
Collection- 7 crores approx
Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
Verdict- Super Hit
Collection- 14 crores approx
Mr And Mrs Khiladi (1997)
Verdict- Hit
Banarasi Babu (1997)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 6 crores approx
Judwaa (1997)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 13.20 crores approx
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 14 crores
Hero No.1 (1997)
Verdict- Super Hit
Collection- 17 crores approx
Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
Verdict- Average
Collection- 8 crores approx
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 19 crores approx
Biwi No.1 (1999)
Verdict- Super Hit
Collection- 30 crores
Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 15 crores approx
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 19 crores approx
Kunwara (2000)
Verdict- Below Average
Collection- 11 crores approx
Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 11.70 crores approx
Jodi No.1 (2001)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 19 crores approx
Kyo Kii…Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 8 crores approx
Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 8 crores approx
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 5.50 crores approx
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 12 crores approx
Ek Aur EK Gyarah (2003)
Verdict- Below Average
Collection- 12 crores approx
Hook Ya Crook (2009)
Verdict- Flop
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 29 crores approx
Shaadi No.1 (2005)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 11.50 crores approx
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005)
Verdict- Semi Hit
Collection- 26 crores approx
Partner (2007)
Verdict- Super Hit
Collection- 60 crores approx
Do Knot Disturb (2009)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 17 crores approx
Rascals (2011)
Verdict- Flop
Collection- 35 crores
Chashme Baddoor (2013)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 40 crores
Main Tera Hero (2014)
Verdict- Plus
Collection- 55 crores
Judwaa 2 (2017)
Verdict- Hit
Collection- 138 crores
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