David Dhawan: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 38
- on screen
- 1989–2020
- box office
- $80.8M
- average score
- 39
The Best David Dhawan Movies
The films of David Dhawan that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Judwaa 2 (2017) leads with $28.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $28.7M Judwaa 2 2017 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $24M Partner 2007 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $10.3M Main Tera Hero 2014 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $7.86M Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2004 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $5.25M Do Knot Disturb 2009 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.7M Chor Machaaye Shor 2002 · Comedy
David Dhawan's Career in Numbers
David Dhawan's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Dhawan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Aag Ka Gola (1989) to Coolie No. 1 (2020), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
David Dhawan Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 15
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were David Dhawan's busiest decade, with 15 films.
David Dhawan Movies by Genre
- Comedy 16
- Romance 8
- Drama 5
- Action 3
- Thriller 2
- Crime 1
Comedy is the genre David Dhawan has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of romance (8).
David Dhawan Career Milestones
- First film
- Aag Ka Gola 1989
- Biggest box office hit
- Judwaa 2 $28.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Judwaa 2 Movie Echo Score 46
- Newest film
- Coolie No. 1 2020
David Dhawan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Dhawan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 39. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by David Dhawan
37- 2020
Coolie No. 1 Comedy Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2020
Coolie No. 1 Comedy Movie Echo Score: 41 - 2017 Judwaa 2 Action Worldwide box office: $28.7M Movie Echo Score: 46
- 2014 Main Tera Hero Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.3M
- 2013
Chashme Baddoor Drama Worldwide box office: $171K - 2011
Rascals Comedy Worldwide box office: $653K - 2009 Do Knot Disturb Drama Worldwide box office: $5.25M
- 2007 Partner Comedy Worldwide box office: $24M
- 2005
Shaadi No. 1 Comedy Worldwide box office: $502K - 2005
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? Comedy Worldwide box office: $932K - 2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.86M
- 2003
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook Crime - 2002 Chor Machaaye Shor Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.7M
- 2002
Yeh Hai Jalwa Comedy Worldwide box office: $128K - 2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Drama Worldwide box office: $101K - 2001
Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta Comedy - 2001
Jodi No. 1 Romance Worldwide box office: $156K - 2000
Kunwara Comedy - 2000
Chal Mere Bhai Romance Worldwide box office: $199K - 2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Romance - 1999
Haseena Maan Jaayegi Action Worldwide box office: $124K - 1999
Biwi No.1 Comedy - 1997
Deewana Mastana Romance - 1997
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi Romance - 1997
Banarasi Babu Comedy - 1997
Hero No. 1 Drama - 1997
Judwaa Romance - 1996
Loafer Comedy - 1995
Yaraana Action - 1994
Andaz Comedy - 1994
Raja Babu Romance - 1993
Aankhen Thriller - 1992
Bol Radha Bol Thriller - 1992
Shola Aur Shabnam Romance - 1990
Swarg Drama - 1989
Aag Ka Gola - 1989
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David Dhawan in Documentaries & Specials
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Who David Dhawan Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Dhawan shares the most films with. Salman Khan comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Anupam Kher (10).
David Dhawan: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Dhawan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Dhawan been in?
David Dhawan is credited on 38 films, from 1989 to 2020. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Dhawan's highest-grossing movie?
Judwaa 2 (2017) is David Dhawan's biggest box office hit, with $28.7M worldwide, ahead of Partner (2007) ($24M). Across every film with box office figures, David Dhawan's movies have made $80.8M.
David Dhawan's biggest hits What is the best David Dhawan movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Dhawan's best-rated film is Judwaa 2 (2017) with a score of 46, followed by Coolie No. 1 (2020) (41).
Best David Dhawan movies, ranked What is David Dhawan's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Dhawan's filmography is Coolie No. 1 (2020), which David Dhawan directed.
Who does David Dhawan work with most often?
David Dhawan shares the most films with Salman Khan (11 films), Anupam Kher (10 films) and Satish Kaushik (10 films).
The Best David Dhawan Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 directing credits.
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