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  • Highest Paid Film Directors In India

    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.

  • This Is The Biggest Indian Film Ever

    An SS Rajamouli film starring Mahesh Babu

    SS Rajamouli today is one of the biggest names in the global movie industry. This director from the Telugu Film Industry has earned a magnificent reputation in the world. His last film had left several big filmmakers in Hollywood in awe. The biggest names in Hollywood have liked and appreciated SS Rajamouli’s style of filmmaking. His films have been quite successful in many countries.. And, in India, there is no better storyteller than SS Rajamouli. There is no filmmaker better than SS Rajamouli. SS Rajamouli is the king.

    Also Read: SS Rajamouli: India’s Indomitable Filmmaker

    In 2023, Time magazine included SS Rajamouli the 100 most influential people in the world. SS Rajamouli has been bestowed with several awards nationally and internationally. Foreign critics especially from the US have showered their praise on SS Rajamouli. In India, SS Rajamouli is the most respected and admired filmmaker.

    SS Rajamouli is known for writing and directing films like Baahubali Part 1, Baahubali Part 2, and the latest RRR. All of his films have emerged as the highest grossing Indian films ever. His latest ‘2022’ film ‘RRR’ received widespread critical acclaim globally. RRR has been watched on Netflix in big numbers in almost every country. Several Hollywood actors, writers, and directors like RRR, and praised SS Rajamouli.

    Now, SS Rajamouli has moved on to his next. His next film is the biggest Indian film ever.

    SS Rajamouli X Mahesh Babu

    Popular Telugu film actor and one of the most handsome actors in India Mahesh Babu is playing the main lead in SS Rajamouli’s next film. Mahesh Babu is one of the highest paid actors in India and one of the most successful Telugu actors.

    The untitled film is reportedly called ‘SSMB29’ and it is written by SS Rajamouli. The film is expected to go on floors in 2025 and might release in 2027.

    SSMB29 is a globetrotter adventure film. According to the reports, the budget of SSMB29 is over 1000 crores becoming the most expensive Indian film ever. The budget of SS Rajamouli’s previous films was 500 to 600 crores.

    SSMB29 is predicted to earn over 2000+ crores globally and will become the highest grossing Indian film ever. The makers of SSMB29 are planning to rope in several famous international actors to essay significant roles in the film. By casting several popular international actors, the makers of SSMB29 are hoping to recover the budget as their film will possibly go into every country.

    Actor Mahesh Babu has been going undergoing prep for the last few months. On the other hand, SS Rajamouli is scouting the movie’s filming location in Africa. The director at present is wandering in Africa to decide the shooting location of his next film.

    Popular Indian movie actor from the Malayalam Film Industry, Prithviraj Sukumaran is confirmed to play the main antagonist in SSMB29.  Besides international actors, several big actors from the Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film industry will join SSMB29.

    SSMB29 is going to be a landmark film in the history of Indian Cinema. Fans and admirers of SS Rajamouli from all over the world have shown their interest in SSMB29 through social media.

  • SS Rajamouli Is India’s Indomitable Filmmaker

    SS Rajamouli is the most influential and biggest filmmaker in India.

    Born into a Telugu film family and to writer-director V. Vijayendra Prasad, today SS Rajamouli is one of the most cherished filmmakers in the world. His last few films are critically acclaimed with global widespread popularity and enormous success.

    SS Rajamouli started his film career in 2001 by directing Raghavendra Rao’s ‘Student No: 1’ starring Jr. NTR in the lead role. The film went on to become a blockbuster and the biggest commercial hit of 2001. SS Rajamouli’s debut directional film was a big success but it was also the first success for Jr. NTR. The director–actor duo, Rajamouli and Jr. NTR collaborated for another film in 2003 titled Simhadri. Once again, the film went on to become a blockbuster and one of the highest-grossing films in 2003.

    Following the success of Student No: 1 and Simhadri, SS Rajamouli became one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. He received plenty of directional offers at that time. His next few directionals such as Sye (2004), Chatrapathi (2005), Vikramarkudu (2006), and Yamdonga (2007) all were huge successes.

    Critical acclaim and blockbuster films

    In 2009, SS Rajamouli directed a romantic fantasy film titled ‘Magadheera’. The film starred Ram Charan, Kajal Aggarwal, Srihari, and Dev Gill among others. The film proved to be a game-changer for its lead cast and makers. Magadheera received critical acclaim and widespread popularity. The film received highly positive reviews and went on to become one of the highest-grossing films ever in 2009. It was the first Telugu film to earn over 100 crores and gross over 150 crores globally. Magadheera won the National Film Award for Best Choreography and Best Special Effects at the 57th National Film Awards.

    In 2012, SS Rajamouli directed one of his most ambitious projects of that time. He directed Eega (The Fly), a fantasy film starring Kichcha Sudeep, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Nani. The film received widespread critical acclaim and emerged as one of the highest-grossing films in 2012. Eega won two National Film Awards and over five Filmfare Awards. Eega is listed as one of the best Telugu and Indian films. The film grossed over 130 crores globally. The film came as an arrival for SS Rajamouli to global success and global fame.

    Pan-India foundation, international recognition, critical acclaim and massive success

    Things changed for SS Rajamouli post the success of Eega. He was confident like never before and presented his most ambitious project to the world. He introduced the Pan-India film moment with his Telugu film dubbed in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada released in every part of India on a massive scale.

    In 2015, he directed the epic periodic film Baahubali: The Beginning starring an ensemble cast of Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Sathyaraj, and Ramya Krishnan among others.

    Made on a budget of 180 crores, it was the most expensive Telugu film at that time. Baahubali: The Beginning was released on 10 July 2015 to universal critical acclaim and widespread popularity. It was hailed as one of the best Indian films of all time. The film received highly positive reviews for its direction, writing, screenplay, special effects, background score, music, and performance of the cast. The film grossed over 600 crores globally and is regarded as one of the greatest epic periodic films in India. Post the climax scene of Baahubali: The Beginning, a sequel was announced at the end of the film and its sequel became the most awaited and most anticipated film in India.

    The sequel and second part titled Baahubali: The Conclusion was released on 28 April 2017. The film achieved a record-breaking opening and went on to gross over 1800 crores becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. In 2017, Baahubali: The Conclusion became India’s most critically acclaimed and biggest hit of all time. It received widespread popularity on the global stage. With Baahubali: The Conclusion, the Pan–India moment was successful with directors dubbing their films in various languages instead of remaking them. Baahubali: The Conclusion ranks amongst the greatest Indian films of all time. The film collected over 500 crores in Hindi language and remained the highest-grossing Hindi film till 2023. In 2023, Shahrukh Khan’s Pathaan broke the record and became highest highest-grossing Hindi film. Baahubali: The Conclusion remains the most influential Indian film of all time.

    Post the Baahubali franchise, SS Rajamouli established international popularity and achieved fame and success that no other Indian filmmaker has ever met.

    In 2019, Rajamouli announced another ambitious project of his starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan. The film was titled RRR.

    RRR was released on 25 March 2022 and like SS Rajamouli’s past films, RRR too received widespread critical acclaim and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The global box office collection of RRR stands at 1300 crores. The film also starred Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt in special appearances. RRR met universal critical acclaim and received highly positive reviews. The film went on to become India’s most influential film in the world. The film received highly positive reviews from well-known critics.

    RRR received global recognition like no other Indian film ever. The film aired on Netflix and became the most-watched Indian film in the USA and other countries. SS Rajamouli released Eega, Baahubali Part 1 and Part 2, and RRR in the USA and Japan. The film received several big awards in India and the USA as well. The film won the Best Original Song award at the Academy Awards. Director SS Rajamouli was highly hailed by some of the biggest filmmakers in the world including James Cameron.

    Post RRR, audiences in India, Japan, and the USA audience and fans of SS Rajamouli enquired about his next project.

    Though the film is not officially announced yet but SS Rajamouli has confirmed his next with Mahesh Babu. Like Ram Charan, Jr. NTR and Prabhas, Mahesh Babu is another big actor from the Telugu film Industry. He is one of the most handsome and charming actors in India. SS Rajamouli’s next is a globetrotting adventure set in Africa. The film production is expected to begin by the end of 2024.

    While it stars Mahesh Babu in the lead, according to the sources, popular Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is confirmed to play the main antagonist.

  • Prabhas Is India’s Biggest Movie Star

    Prabhas cements his place as the biggest actor in the country

    His last few films rank as some of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.

    Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas Raju popularly known as Prabhas is no doubt India’s biggest movie star and possibly one of the biggest movie stars in Asia. He is also amongst the highest paid actor in India. Reportedly Prabhas charges somewhere near 200 crores per film.

    Prabha’s film career witnessed ridiculous growth after featuring as the lead in the Baahubali movie franchise. The Telugu Film Industry as well as the South Film Industry, Malayalam Film Industry, Tamil Film Industry, and Kannada Film Industry was recognized and celebrated globally after the mammoth success of Baahubali Part 1 and Baahubali Part 2.

    Prabhas was one of the most popular actors in the Telugu Industry. But people from Indian states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and many more states barely knew him. But post Baahubali, Prabhas is now the most popular and loved actor in every part of the country.

    In 2015, Prabhas alongside Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishan, and Sathyaraj featured in director SS Rajamouli’s ambitious dream project Baahubali. Baahubali: The Beginning was released on 10 July 2015 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. The film’s story is written by SS Rajamouli’s father V. Vijayendra Prasad. It was the most expensive film of that time with a budget of over 200 crores.

    Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) opened to critical acclaim in India with widespread popularity. Baahubali: Indian fans as well as movie buffs from all over the world recognized Telugu Film Industry and understood the brilliant filmmaking style of them. It’s almost a decade and yet Baahubali: The Beginning remains one of the greatest Indian films ever. Director SS Rajamouli received widespread appreciation for his direction, story, and screenplay. While the lead star cast especially Prabhas became household names for everyone in India. The film grossed over 600 crores in 2015.

    The second part of the Baahubali film franchise titled ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ was released on 28 April 2017. Baahubali 2 grossed over 1800 crores globally against a budget of 250 crores. Baahubali 2 was the first film to collect over 500 crores in India in Hindi language and remained the highest-grossing Hindi film until its record was broken in 2023 by Shahrukh Khan’s Pathaan.

    Baahubali 2 received international critical acclaim and is regarded as one of the best films to ever watch. Baahubali 1 and Baahubali 2 folded Prabhas’s popularity all over India and he became the first Pan–India Actor. While the Baahubali film franchise became the first Pan–Pan-India film. After Baahubali, many filmmakers from the Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil film industries released their ambitious films in the Hindi language and met mammoth success. Films such as RRR, Saaho, Pushpa Film Franchise, KGF Part 1, and Part 2.

    It’s been years since Baahubali 2 happened and yet Prabhas remains the most popular and biggest actor of Indian Cinema.

    After Baahubali, Prabhas starred in Saaho which was released in 2019. Though the film did not perform well due to mixed to negative reviews it was the second consecutive film of Prabhas to collect over 100 crores on day one of its release. Most of his films such as Adipurush, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD have collected more than 100 crores on the day one of their release.

    Despite his mammoth popularity, Prabhas did face setbacks when his films opened in big numbers on day one of the release but didn’t withstand due to poor and negative reviews. In 2022, he starred in the periodic romantic film Radhe Shyam which received highly negative reviews and was a box office flop. In 2023, he starred in Om Raut’s directional film Adipurush. The film collected over 140 crores globally on day one. However, the film received highly negative reviews.. It was another box office flop for him after Radhe Shyam.

    In 2023 December, Prabhas starred in KGF fame Prashant Neel’s stunt-drama Salaar: Part 1 alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. Salaar: Part 1. The film generally received positive reviews and grossed over 800 crores globally. It was the fourth film of Prabhas to collect more than 100 crores on day one of its release. Earning over 100+ crores on the opening day of the film release is a dream of every actor. But doing it regularly is extraordinary work. Prabhas had done it five times. The film includes Baahubali 2, Saaho, Adipurush, Salaar Part 1, and his recent release Kalki 2898 AD.

    Kalki 2898 AD is Prabhas’s recent and biggest success. Kalki 2898 AD is an epic scientific stunt film starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Hassan in lead roles and Disha Patani among others in supporting roles. The film also stars SS Rajamouli, Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Deverkonda, and Ram Gopal Verma in special appearances. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin. Kalki 2898 AD is one of the most expensive Indian films. The film is made on a budget of 600 crores.

    Kalki 2898 AD collected over 190 crores globally on its opening day. The film generally received positive reviews. Kalki 2898 AD has grossed over 300 crores in three days. The film is expected to collect more than 1500 crores globally making it one of the highest-grossing films ever.

    At 44, Prabhas is the biggest actor in Indian Cinema with all of his films doing unthinkable box office business. And he has quite a few promising films ahead. Only time will tell how many more box office records his films will register in the future.

    In the future, Prabhas is going to star in the second part of Salaar and the second part of Kalki 2898 AD. Besides, his next release is a film titled ‘The Raja Saab’ which released in 2025. In 2025, Prabhas will start the shooting of a film titled ‘Spirit’. Spirit is an upcoming stunt drama film directed by Kabir Singh and Animal fame director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

    Despite his filmmaking style attracting a lot of criticism, Sandeep Reddy Vanga remains one of the most demanded filmmakers in India. His next film with Prabhas will surely create a ridiculous hype.