Director David Dhawan
· Cast Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta
· Released Jun 22, 2007
Worldwide
₹72 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹72 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹8 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹20 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
Partner is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹72 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹20 Cr, representing a 360% 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 Partner is Salman Khan at his most purely commercial — a man who understood exactly what his audience wanted and delivered it with a generosity that rewarded their fidelity. Govinda's return to mainstream commercial cinema gave the film an additional charge: two performers who operate in the same register competing to outdo each other. The film's ₹72 Cr collection in 2007 confirmed Salman's commercial rehabilitation after a difficult mid-2000s period.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Partner was reportedly made on a budget of ₹20 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹72 Cr India nett — a 3.6x multiple on production cost and a 360% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹72 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-12.96 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 Partner at roughly ₹30 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
Partner is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹72 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹20 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
Partner collected ₹72 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹72 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.
Partner released in 2007 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.
Partner was directed by David Dhawan. The 2007 Hindi film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹72 Cr India nett.