Director David Dhawan
· Cast Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan
· Released Mar 3, 1995
Worldwide
₹24 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹24 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹1 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹4 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
Coolie No. 1 is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹24 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹4 Cr, representing a 600% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.
Boxoffy Read
David Dhawan's Coolie No. 1 is the template for the Govinda-Dhawan comic entertainment at its most efficient — mistaken identities, physical comedy, a leading man so comfortable in the chaos of the film's logic that he makes it all seem inevitable. Karisma Kapoor's timing matches Govinda beat for beat, and the film's success confirmed that there was a very large audience that wanted entertainment without complication.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Coolie No. 1 was reportedly made on a budget of ₹4 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹24 Cr India nett — a 6.0x multiple on production cost and a 600% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹24 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-4.32 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Coolie No. 1 at roughly ₹6 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
Coolie No. 1 is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹24 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹4 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Coolie No. 1 collected ₹24 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹24 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Coolie No. 1 released in 1995 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Coolie No. 1 was directed by David Dhawan. The 1995 Hindi film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹24 Cr India nett.