Over the last ten years, the Indian film industry has witnessed a significant boom in box office revenue, with various filmmakers achieving the landmark success of surpassing the Rs. 1000 crore mark on a global scale.
Let’s examine the six Indian filmmakers who have accomplished this remarkable milestone.
Nitesh Tiwari
Renowned for his direction of Dangal, Tiwari’s film has set a record as the highest-earning Indian movie worldwide, bringing in Rs. 2070 crore globally and receiving widespread critical praise.
S.S. Rajamouli
Rajamouli has become a household name for his monumental films, with Bahubali 2: The Conclusion reaching a spectacular Rs. 1788 crore in worldwide box office collections.
His follow-up, RRR, in 2022, continued his box office success, amassing over Rs. 1230 crore globally. He stands out as the sole Indian director to have two films surpass the Rs 1000 crore benchmark.
Prashanth Neel
Neel directed KGF: Chapter 2, which achieved over Rs. 1215 crore at the global box office. This final installment of the KGF saga, featuring Yash and Srinidhi Shetty, gained international attention.
Atlee Kumar
Atlee’s film, Jawan, marked a significant milestone in his career by earning Rs. 1160 crore at the global box office.
Siddharth Anand
Pathaan, featuring Bollywood heavyweights Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, shattered box office records by accumulating Rs. 1055 crore worldwide. This made it Anand’s most successful project to date.
Nag Ashwin
Ashwin’s latest sci-fi masterpiece, Kalki 2898 AD, has garnered Rs. 1020 crore at the box office worldwide and is still showing in theaters.