- By Ridam Sharma
- Sat, 26 Apr 2025 07:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Wealthiest Film Producers In India And Their Net Worths: We don’t give much-needed acknowledgement to the film producers, but they are the hands-down driving force behind the success of the Indian entertainment Industry. From critically acclaimed films to commercial hits, they bring stories to life on the silver screen. Movies can’t be made without hefty investments, a production process and the financial risks that all need to be managed by a producer. From Bollywood to regional cinema, producers have also built an enormous wealth for themselves through massive film businesses. Let’s take a look at the list of richest producers in India and their enormous net worths, production houses and more.
Who Is The Richest Film Producer In India?
1. Kalanithi Maran is the richest film producer in India with an impressive net worth of Rs 33,400 crore, reportedly. He is the owner of the Sun Group, a huge media empire consisting of 37 television channels and the successful movie production company named Sun Pictures. Maran is widely known for producing some of the blockbuster Tamil hits like Enthiran, Petta, and Jailer.
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List Of Top 10 Richest Film Producers in India And Their Massive Net Worth (2025):
| Rank | Producer(s) | Net Worth (Rs Crore) | Production House |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalanithi Maran | 33,400 | Sun Group and Sun Pictures |
| 2 | Ronnie Screwvala | 12,800 | UTV Motion Pictures and RSVP Movies |
| 3 | Aditya Chopra | 7,500 | Yash Raj Films |
| 4 | Arjan & Kishore Lulla | 7,400 (combined) | Eros International |
| 5 | Karan Johar | 1,700 | Dharma Productions |
| 6 | Gauri Khan | 1,600 | Red Chillies Entertainment |
| 7 | Aamir Khan | 1,500 | Aamir Khan Productions |
| 8 | Bhushan Kumar | 1,400 | T-Series -the largest music label and film production company |
| 9 | Sajid Nadiadwala | 1,100 | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment |
| 10 | Ekta Kapoor | 1,030 | Balaji Telefilms |
2. Ronnie Screwvala
Ronnie Screwvala is the second richest producer in India with a whopping net worth of Rs 12,800 crore, as per reports. A talented Bollywood producer started UTV Motion Pictures, which made classic films such as Swades, Jodhaa Akbar, and Chennai Express. Screwvala sold UTV to Disney for $1 billion and then started RSVP Movies, which also became a hit with movies like Uri and Kedarnath.
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3. Aditya Chopra
Yash Raj Films is one of Bollywood's most acclaimed production houses, which is led by Aditya Chopra. The talented film producer has given several commercial hits to the Indian film industry and enjoys a reported net worth of Rs 7,500 crore. His expertise in the field of film marketing and distribution has kept YRF on top of its game.
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4. Arjan And Kishore Lulla
The Lulla brothers -Arjan and Kishore together have a combined net worth of Rs 7,400 crore. They own Eros International, which is famous for Bollywood and regional cinema.
5. Karan Johar
The one-man army of Dharma Productions, Karan Johar, enjoys an impressive net worth of Rs 1,700 crore, reportedly. The film producer is widely popular for his big-budget Bollywood productions, from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. He is also a talk show host and one of the most influential celebrities in the entertainment world.
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Gauri Khan
Shah Rukh Khan's sweetheart, Gauri Khan, is known as a talented Interior designer. However, not many people know that the King Khan’s wife co-owns the Red Chillies Entertainment production house with her husband. The production company has served several hits like Raees and Chennai Express. Her net worth is around Rs 1,600 crore, as per reports.
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Aamir Khan
Mr Perfectionist of B-town has a reported net worth of Rs 1,500 crore. He produces films under Aamir Khan Productions along with his ex-wife Kiran Rao. The production company is known to make critically acclaimed films like Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, Laapataa Ladies and more.
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Bhushan Kumar
Bhushan Kumar is the chairman of T-Series, which is India's biggest music label and film production house. With a reported net worth of Rs 1,400 crore, he has produced many Bollywood blockbusters and turned T-Series into a global music and film giant.
Sajid Nadiadwala
Sajid Nadiadwala owns the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment production company and has a net worth of Rs 1,100 crore. Films like Kick, Baaghi and Heropanti are made under his name.
Ekta Kapoor
The soap opera queen, Ekta Kapoor, is a leading Indian television and film production owner with Balaji Telefilms. Her reported net worth is around Rs 1,030 crore.
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