The film marked the last time (until recent reunions) that the beloved trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal appeared together in a film.
The film was declared trending towards a Semi-Hit . It did not break 3 Idiots records (released the same month), but it recovered its cost and performed exceptionally well in single-screen cinemas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Over the years, its television rights became a goldmine. Star Gold and Sony Max play De Dana Dan at least once a month because the TRPs (Television Rating Points) are still solid. akshay kumar de dana dan