The most anticipated trailer of Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is finally out and creating massive excitement. With the trailer, the 53-year old director Nitesh Tiwari is also once again in the spotlight. known for making films that mix emotional storytelling with meaningful social messages and has delivered several critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies over the years. His journey in Bollywood has been nothing less than inspiring and remarkable, from directing the blockbuster Dangal to bagging a National Film Award for Chhichhore.

Ramayana Director Nitesh Tiwari’s Journey From IIT Bombay To Bollywood

All about Nitesh Tiwari (Image: IMDb)

Born on May 22, 1973, in Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, Nitesh Tiwari completed his early education at Bharat Mata Convent School in Ganj Basoda, Madhya Pradesh, and later pursued his engineering degree at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in 1996 before entering the entertainment industry.

Before becoming a filmmaker, Tiwari served in the advertisement industry as a creative director of Leo Burnett, where he refined his skills of storytelling and gained experience in creative content.

Nitesh Tiwari’s Directorial Debut Film

Nitesh Tiwari Debut Film (Image: IMDb)

Nitesh Tiwari made his directorial debut in 2011 with the film Chillar Party, which he co-directed with Vikas Bahl. The heart-warming movie, revolving around children and their bond of friendship, was appreciated by all.

The movie went on to win the National Film Award for Best Children's Film, establishing Tiwari as a promising filmmaker with a talent for emotional storytelling.

 

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Nitesh Tiwari’s Dangal Became A Global Blockbuster

Nitesh Tiwari's blockbuster film Dangal (Image: IMDb)

In 2016, Nitesh Tiwari directed Dangal, starring Aamir Khan, and was inspired by the life stories of wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat.

This movie received universal acclaim for its strong plot and cast performances and became a blockbuster with an estimated Rs 1,968 to Rs 2,200 crore worldwide. Additionally, Tiwari also bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Director for this movie.

National Award For Chhichhore

Nitesh Tiwari's award winning film Chhichhore (Image: IMDb)

Then in 2019, Tiwari made his comeback with another movie named Chhichhore. Starring Sushant Singh Rajput in lead roles, the movie touched on themes like friendship, failures, and mental well-being and was successful in resonating with the audience.

The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, adding another major achievement to his career.

Nitesh Tiwari Is A Director, Writer And Producer

In addition to Dangal and Chhichhore, some other movies that have been directed by Nitesh Tiwari include Bhootnath Returns (2014) and Bawaal (2023). Nitesh Tiwari has also worked on writing and producing some other Hindi movies.

 

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About His Career’s Big-Budget Film Ramayana

Now, as he gears up for his big-budget Rs 4000 crore’s epic project Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita, Yash as Ravan, and Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey as Lord Hanuman and Lakshman, the film has already created massive hype with its teaser and trailer. Ramayana will be released in two parts: first on Diwali 2026 and second on Diwali 2027. Audiences are excited for this grand mythological movie, and everyone is waiting to see if director Nitesh Tiwari can deliver what fans expect.