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De Dana Dan'(2009)

5.6/10
Hindi167 minsdirect-to-OTT

De Dana Dan is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. The story follows two desperate friends who kidnap a wealthy woman's dog for ransom. Their plan unravels through a series of mistaken identities and chaotic events. The film is a partial adaptation of the Hollywood movie Screwed. It features an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever. The music was composed by Salim-Sulaiman. The film was released on 27 November 2009. It received mixed reviews but was a moderate box office success.

Director:Priyadarshan
Filmed In:Mumbai, India
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
27 May 2010
Theatrical Release
27 November 2009
Director
Priyadarshan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 47m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Two broke friends, Nitin and Anil, owe money to a dangerous gangster. They decide to kidnap a rich woman's beloved dog for a hefty ransom. But the dog escapes, and a chain of mistaken identities turns their simple plan into a chaotic mess.

A dog-gone crazy comedy

Film Details

5.6Rating
167Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date27 November 2009
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Filmed InMumbai, India

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor5
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for De Dana Dan'

Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Akshay Kumar (20 films together), Manoj Joshi & Rajpal Yadav (20 films together), Paresh Rawal & Rajpal Yadav (17 films together), Priyadarshan & Paresh Rawal (15 films together), Paresh Rawal & Manoj Joshi (15 films together), and Priyadarshan & Rajpal Yadav (14 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'De Dana Dan' comes from a popular Hindi song meaning 'give and take'.
  • It was the last film of veteran actor Om Puri with director Priyadarshan, their 14th collaboration.
  • The movie features a massive ensemble cast of over 40 known actors in cameo roles.
  • Many scenes were shot in Singapore, including the chaotic climax in a flooded hotel.
  • The plot is loosely inspired by the 1996 Malayalam film 'Vettam', also directed by Priyadarshan.
  • Akshay Kumar performed most of his own stunts, including the underwater sequences.
  • The film was a commercial success, earning over ₹1.2 billion worldwide against its budget.

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