The article below covers directors from all languages film industries
| Directors | Fees ( Per Film ) |
| SS Rajamouli | 220- 250 crores |
| Prashant Neel | 100- 120 crores |
| Sandeep Reddy Vanga | 100- 120 crores |
| Rohit Shetty | 80 – 100 crores |
| Sukumar | 80 – 90 crores |
| Lokesh Kanagaraj | 60 – 80 crores |
| Atlee | 60 – 80 crores |
| Sanjay Leela Bhansali | 40 – 50 crores |
| Rajkumar Hirani | 40 – 50 crores |
| Siddharth Anand | 40 – 50 crores |
SS Rajamouli
SS Rajamouli is one of the most prominent filmmakers worldwide. His last 2022 film ‘RRR’ received widespread critical acclaim and became a major commercial success in Hollywood. RRR led by SS Rajamouli was the most popular film in the world in 2022. SS Rajamouli has achieved a massive fan following amongst the global audience and has earned respect and admiration amongst some of the biggest film celebrities in Hollywood.
SS Rajamouli is a Telugu film industry. His directional films such as Baahubali, Baahubali 2, and RRR are some of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. SS Rajamouli received a remuneration of over 200 crores for RRR.
SS Rajamouli’s next is with actor Mahesh Babu. It is a jungle adventure globetrotting film that will be shot in the jungles of Africa. The budget of this film is over 1000 crores. SS Rajamouli might take home a remuneration of around 300 crores becoming the highest paid film director in India.
Prashant Neel
Prashant Neel is a Kannada film director. He is known for directing films like KGF 1, KGF 2, and Salaar 1. His next film is with Telugu actor Jr NTR and Salaar 2 with Prabhas.
KGF 2 is amongst the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Director Prashant Neel received a remuneration of around 100 crores for KGF 2.
For his 2023 film ‘Salaar Part 1’, Prashant Neel received a remuneration of around 120 crores.
He may receive a remuneration of over 150 crores for his next film with Jr NTR and Salaar Part 2.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is one of the most popular filmmakers in India. He is also one of the most criticized filmmakers by the Indian film critics.
Despite his films not receiving encouraging reviews from the critics, Sandeep Reddy Vanga has emerged as one of the biggest directors in India. His last film ‘Animal’ is amongst the highest-grossing Indian film ever. His next films are Spirit with Prabhas and Animal 2.
In 2019, Sandeep Reddy Vanga received a remuneration of 40 crores for directing Kabir Singh.
In 2023, Sandeep Reddy Vanga received a remuneration of around 100 crores for directing Animal. He co-produced the film as well. He took home a profit of 150 crores for co-producing the film.
For his next with Prabhas, Sandeep Reddy Vanga might receive a remuneration of 150 crores for directing the film besides co-producing it as well.
Rohit Shetty
Rohit Shetty is one of the biggest directors in Bollywood. His films are generally criticized because of illogical sequences, stunts, and unconvincing stories. But Rohit Shetty has earned mammoth success by directing such films.
He has directed films such as Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Singham Returns, and the recent Singham Again.
Rohit Shetty directs and co-produces his films as well. On the direction front, he takes home a remuneration of around 80 crores and an additional 20% for co-producing the film.
Sukumar
Sukumar is a popular Telugu film director. He is highly known for directing the 2022 blockbuster film ‘Pushpa’. Pushpa was one of the biggest commercial hits and most popular films in 2022.
The second part of Pushpa is the most awaited Indian film. The film is set to release soon on 5 December 2024.
Pushpa 2 is predicted to break all records and emerge as one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Pushpa 2 is predicted to earn over 1200+ crores globally. The film has already recovered its budget through digital, songs, and satellite rights.
Sukumar received a remuneration of around 30 crores for Pushpa 1. Now he is set to take home a remuneration of around 90 crores for the second part of the film.
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the biggest Tamil film directors. He has directed major commercially successful films like Master, Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo. All of his films rank as the highest-grossing Tamil films ever.
Lokesh Kanagaraj is set to receive a remuneration of around 70 crores for his next film.
His next film is titled ‘Coolie’ and it stars superstar Rajinikanth in the lead. The film is set to release in 2025.
Atlee
Atlee is one of the youngest and most successful filmmakers in India. He is a Tamil film director who is presently working in Bollywood.
Atlee received a remuneration of around 60 crores for his previous film. He directed the 2023 mammoth blockbuster film ‘Jawan’ starring Shahrukh Khan.
Atlee is presently writing the script for his next film. He might receive a remuneration of around 100 crores for his next film. His next film is a two-hero film starring two of the biggest superstars of India, Salman Khan and Kamal Hassan. The film will be produced by Sun Pictures.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the biggest directors in India. He is known for directing periodic historical drama films such as Bajirao Mastani, Ram Leela, and Padmaavat.
His next film is titled ‘L&W’ and it stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reported to receive a remuneration of around 50 crores for L&W.
Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar Hirani is one of the most successful and admired filmmakers in India. He has directed some of the most iconic Indian films such as Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, PK, and Sanju. All of his films have received positive reviews and widespread critical acclaim with outstanding box office success.
His last 2023 film ‘Dunki’ received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. But still, it is considered a major commercial success.
Rajkumar Hirani generally receives a remuneration of around 40 – 50 crores for directing the films.
Siddharth Anand
Siddharth Anand is a popular Hindi film director. He is highly known for directing large-scale, stylish films shot in foreign locations. He has directed films such as Bang Bang (2014), W1 (2019), Pathaan (2023), and FGR (2024).
Siddharth Anand received a remuneration of around 50 crores for directing Pathaan.
In 2024, he directed and produced Hrithik Roshan’s FGR which underperformed at the box office.
Siddharth Anand is presently not directing any film. But he is producing several films.
In the future, Siddharth Anand might receive a remuneration of around 150 crores for directing a film for Yash Raj Films. Siddharth Anand is confirmed to direct the biggest Indian film ever.
Siddharth Anand is said to be the director of Yash Raj Films (YRF)’s Universe film ‘T vs P’.
T vs P is the biggest Indian film ever. It is big film starring Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan in the lead, the two biggest superstars of India. The film is set to release in 2030. It will be the last film from the ‘YRF Universe’ film franchise. Upon its release, T vs P might emerge as the highest-grossing Indian film ever by earning over 3000+ crores globally.
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