Top 8 Richest Film Directors In India In 2023

A few brilliant minds, like Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and others, have mastered the craft of filmmaking with their distinct approaches to telling tales. With years of unrelenting effort, these directors have created hits that have broken multiple box office records. These directors have amassed an enormous territory for themselves thanks to their tireless efforts. 

See the wealthiest directors in Indian cinema history by scrolling down; this list includes well-known Bollywood directors like Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar.

1. Karan Johar (Net Worth: Rs 1500 Crores)

Including his debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, the director has directed some of the best family romantic drama films in Hindi cinema history.

 Filmfare awarded him a Best Director Filmfare for his social drama My Name is Khan. Some of the nation's biggest box office hits have been produced by his production company, Dharma Productions.

 Beyond the movie industry, the director-producer hosts the Hotstar-streamed talk show Koffee with Karan.

2. Rajkumar Hirani (Net Worth: Rs 1300 crores)

One of the most innovative directors of our time is acknowledged to be Hirani. His skill shows up in the box office receipts as well as the critical praise his films receive. Global praise was placed upon his films Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and 3 Idiots. Filming for the director's upcoming project, Dunki, which will be his first with actor Shah Rukh Khan, is about to begin.

3. Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Net Worth: Rs 940 crores)

The visual treats in Bhansali's films are breathtaking. For his movies, the director is renowned for creating lavish and elaborate sets. He has received credit for movies like Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Ram-Leela, and others, which are renowned for both their artistic merits and the outstanding acting of their leading roles.

4. Anurag Kashyap (Net Worth: Rs 850 crores)

One cannot discuss Indian take turns or parallel the film industry without mentioning Anurag Kashyap's creations. Kashyap became one of the most accomplished Indian filmmakers with the release of his critically acclaimed film Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012. On The Guardian's list of the top 100 movies of the twenty-first century, the movie was the only Indian entry.

5. Meghna Gulzar (Rs 830 crores in net worth):

The drama Filhaal, which marked the director's feature film debut in 2002, was a commercial failure. With Talvar, she became a critically acclaimed director, and she hasn't stopped since. Films based on true stories have allowed Gulzar to carve out a niche for herself in the industry. Raazi, which she directed, became one of the highest-grossing Indian movies.

6. Kabir Khan (Net Worth: Rs 400 crores)

With the release of his box office hits Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Ek Tha Tiger, Kabir transitioned from being a documentary filmmaker to a feature film director. Actor Salman Khan was involved with both projects, which expanded Khan's profile. His most recent movie, 83, won a lot of praise from critics and was based on India's incredible victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

7. Anurag Basu (Net Worth: Rs 330 crores)

The everyday is typically the source of Basu's stories. His talents can be seen in the movies Barfi and Life in a Mero. Anurag Basu has made significant achievements to the Indian film industry despite having only directed less than ten films.

8. Rohit Shetty (Net Worth: Rs 290 crores)

The spice in Rohit's films is as high as it gets in Indian commercial cinema. The action-packed drama movies he viewed as a child have left a lasting impression on him. After releasing his comedic skills Golmaal, the director became a household name. In addition, the filmmaker has already directed four films in his own Cop Universe. His films comprise the majority of the Rs 100 crore club.