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 Filmography and verdict
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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