Every time, a movie does a mind-blowing business on the big screen, the star cast and musician featured in the movie steal away all the credit and push the directors out of the credit list. But the director is one key spine of the movie, who transforms a script into a watchable movie with perfection and amusing aspects. Being the creator who understands the essence of script, cinematography, art, and music, directors take home heavy paycheques. No wonder the movie directors have built a million-dollar empire for themselves. Today, here we bring you a look at the top 10 richest Indian directors who live lavish lives through filmmaking;
1. Karan Johar: With an annual income of Rs. 100 crore and assets worth $200 million (approx Rs 1450 crore rupees), Karan Johar has been ruling the industry for a very long time. Starting his career with Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Karan has come a long way up where he is the owner of his own production house.
2. S.S. Rajamouli: Talking about the richest director of the nation and missing the name of S.S. Rajamouli is like a sin. The man behind two of the greatest movies of Indian Cinema, RRR, and Bahubali, Rajamouli has an estimated net worth of $15 million says a report by News18. his latest movie RRR, he owns 30% shares of the movie's profit.
3. Raju Hirani: Raju Hirani is not a director but he is a magician, who charms his audience every time he hits the screen with his movie. The director, who is making headlines for his collaboration with SRK, has been making millions with each and every movie on the big screen.
4. Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Even the set of the movies of Sanjay Leela Bhansali gives a hit at the lavish lifestyle of the director. The director who has nurtured movies including Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, and many more, charges wealthy pay for a movie. His movie Padmaavat went on to collect over Rs 500 crore at the box office and his latest movie Gangubai Kathiawadi crossed Rs 100 crore mark.
5. Farhan Akhtar: Actor, screenwriter, film director, and producer, Farhan is that one celeb of the industry, who can take care of each and every aspect of the movie all by himself. As per Asianet News, Akhtar owns properties worth Rs 148 crores and charges Rs 3 crore to Rs 4 crore, per film.
6. Zoya Akhtar: A Filmmaker, director, and screenwriter, Zoya is nothing less than his brother Farhan. The director, who has been making unconventional movies on the taboo subjects of society, is the only female director who has managed to reach this milestone. Akhtar has a net worth of $10 million (approx Rs 76 crores), per Celebrity Net Worth.
7. Kabir Khan: Known for his documentary films, Kabir Khan made his big Bollywood directorial debut in 2006 with Kabul Express and went on to create entertaining movies like New York, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Phantom, Tubelight and 83. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kabir Khan has an impressive net worth of $40 million.
8. Anurag Kashyap: Anurag Kashyap is the only director who has managed to turn the Bollywood industry upside down. He made a reputation in the industry, for making relatable realistic movies. As per the media reports, the net worth of the director is more than $115 million.
9. Mani Ratnam: Known for his documentary films, Kabir Khan made his big Bollywood directorial debut in 2006 with Kabul Express and went on to create entertaining movies like New York, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Phantom, Tubelight and 83. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kabir Khan has an impressive net worth of $40 million.
10. Rohit Shetty: Known for his action packed cinematic range is Bollywood director Rohit Shetty who is also one among the richest in India. His films are a dose of full on entertainment, with also humour and action packed to the brim, even as he conjures up charismatic images of heroes and heroines on screen.
