Bollywood Comedy Movie De Dana Dan

 

Here’s the theatrical poster for De Dana Dan, the zany Bollywood comedy featuring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Katrina Kaif.

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Quick Overview

• Title & Genre: De Dana Dan (meaning Back to Back) is a 2009 Hindi-language action-comedy film directed by Priyadarshan 

• Stars: Akshay Kumar (as Nitin Bankar), Suniel Shetty (as Ram Mishra), Katrina Kaif (as Anjali Kakkar), along with a stellar supporting cast including Paresh Rawal, Sameera Reddy, Neha Dhupia, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, and more 

• Release: The film hit theaters on 27 November 2009

• Runtime: Approximately 167 minutes (about 2 hours 47 min) 

 

 Plot Highlights

Nitin and Ram are romantically involved with wealthy women but lack the means to impress their families. Desperate to prove themselves, they concoct wild schemes—like kidnapping a rich boss’s pet and faking death—that spiral into chaotic spills of mistaken identities and over-the-top comedic situations. Everything culminates in a chaotic chase and hilarious climax inside a flooded hotel .

 

 

 

Music & Songs

• Theme Song: “Paisa Paisa,” composed by RDB (with rest of soundtrack by Pritam), became a chartbuster even before the film’s release. The song cleverly underscores the film’s money-driven narrative 

• It was praised widely, with media noting its “upbeat, danceable, and memorable” vibe 

Box Office & Reception

• Performance: The movie opened strong—earning ₹21.37 crore on its opening day and ₹34.31 crore in India during its opening week

• Collections: Globally, it grossed around ₹78.43 crore. In India, net earnings were ₹48.01 crore (~₹61.55 crore gross), with overseas collections of about ₹16.88 crore 

• Some sources mention a budget of ₹40 crore and gross earnings of ₹81.90 crore overall .

• However, alternate reports suggest a budget of ₹60 crore and mention that it didn't even recoup ₹50 crore domestically, branding it a “super flop” in India 

• Overall verdict: Average to moderate success, with mixed critical reception praising its humor and visuals but criticizing its messy screenplay and pace 

 

 

 

Where to Watch

The film is available on various Indian OTT platforms, including:

• Jio Cinema 

• Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream, and MX Player

You can stream it with a subscription or on select platforms.

 

 

 

Summary Table

Detail	Description
Director	Priyadarshan
Release Date	27 November 2009
Runtime	~167 minutes (2 hr 47 min)
Main Cast	Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Katrina Kaif
Notable Song	“Paisa Paisa”—a chartbuster theme tune
Budget	~₹40–60 crore (estimates vary)
Box Office	₹78–82 crore globally (mixed success)
Streaming	Available on multiple OTT platforms