7 Indian directors who have created blockbuster movies that crossed the 500 crore rupee mark, reshaping the landscape of Indian cinema.
1. S.S. Rajamouli
Rajamouli changed Indian cinema with ‘Baahubali’ (2015-17) and ‘RRR’ (2022), earning over 500 crore. ‘Baahubali 2’ made 1400 crore, and ‘RRR’ exceeded 900 crore.
2. Prashanth Neel
The success of ‘KGF: Chapter 1’ in 2018 boosted the earnings of ‘Chapter 2’ in 2022. ‘Chapter 2’ crossed 1000 crore rupees, driven by its popularity in multiple Indian languages.
3. Atlee
In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan’s second film, ‘Jawan,’ directed by Atlee, became the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, earning over 700 crore. It marked a huge success for both the director and the star.
4. Siddharth Anand
Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback began with director Siddharth Anand’s ‘Pathaan’ (2023) after ‘War’ (2019) triumph. The film surpassed 650 crore at the box office, reviving SRK’s stardom in the YRF spy universe.
5. Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s third feature, ‘Animal’ (2023), featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has already earned over 600 crore, making it a highly discussed and successful movie.
6. Anil Sharma
After a decade, Anil Sharma reunited with Sunny Deol for the sequel to their hit film, delivering ‘Gadar 2,’ which grossed a remarkable 625 crore rupees.
7. Nitesh Tiwari
Nitesh Tiwari directed ‘Dangal’ (2016), a sports biopic produced by and starring Aamir Khan. It surpassed expectations, grossing over 500 crore in India alone, a quarter of its global earnings.
