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Several movies hit the theatres every year, but only a few hit the right chords of the audience and the one person who deserve most of the credits is the director himself. These filmmakers have carved out their own unique space in showbiz, thanks to their impactful storytelling and masterful presentation. They have delivered blockbusters throughout their career which has led to the growth in their pay checks as well. Here is a list of top 5 filmmakers in India:

5 Highest-Paid Indian Directors

SS Rajamouli

Telugu filmmaker SS Rajamouli is the highest-paid director in Indian cinema. He is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Indian cinema. Rajamouli is currently working on the film, Varanasi, which stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. According to IMDb, SS Rajamouli charges a remuneration of Rs 200 crore per movie.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga

When Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal hit the theatres, it shattered massive records created by other films in India. Vanga is known for his gritty and intense dramas, with a blend of dark psychological themes and complex characters. Some of his popular movies include Kabir Singh, which grossed over Rs 300 crore in India, while Animal raked in Rs 900.5 crore, worldwide. According to IMDb, Sandeep Reddy Vanda charges a renumeration of Rs 100 crore per movie.

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Prashanth Neel

Prashanth Neel is considered as the standout filmmaker in the industry. He works in Kannada and Telugu films. Some of his successful movies include Salaar, KGF series, Ugramm among others. He has one several acolades as best director at Filmfare Awards, South Indian International Movie Awards, among others. According to TMDb, Prashanth Neel charges a renumeration of Rs 100 crore per movie.

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Rajkumar Hirani

Known for hit movies like PK, Munnabhai MBBS, 3 Idiods, Sanju, among others, Hirani's films have been commercial and critical successes. He was honoured with the National Kishore Kumar Award for the year 2023 at in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Department of Culture, India. According to IMDb, Rajkumar Hirani charges Rs 80 crore per movie.

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Sukumar

Sukumar is the screenwriter, film director and producer of Telugu films. He is the third highest-grossing Indian film director of all time and is one of the highest-paid directors in Indian cinema. According to IMDb, Sukumar charges Rs 75 crore per movie.

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