Top 10 Highest Paid Bollywood Directors 2023

Top 10 Highest Paid Bollywood Directors 2023

Directors are known as the creative leads of the film, they are highly known for holding the creative vision throughout the whole process of making the film. North Directors are known for creating and directing a great number of films that became huge hits across the country. In this article, we have listed down the top 10 highest-paid Bollywood directors who are known for their brilliant works.

1. Rajkumar Hirani

One of the most praised directors of Bollywood, Rajkumar Hirani leads the list as the highest-paid Bollywood director in 2023. Rajkumar has been acclaimed for directing some of the best movies in Bollywood of all time which has been commercial and huge successes. His blockbuster movies include 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, and Munna Bhai MBBS. Rajkumar Hirani holds a remuneration of Rs.70-80 Crore per movie.

2. Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the second highest-paid Bollywood Director in 2023. He is known for directing some of the masterpieces and classic movies in Bollywood. Having worked with the biggest stars of Indian Film, Bhansali is one of the most sought-after directors in India. Bhansali has directed movies such as Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Goliyon ki Rasleela Ram Leela, Gangubhai Kathiawadi, and others. Sanjay Leela Bhansali earns a remuneration of around Rs.50-55 Crore per movie.

3. Kabir Khan

The next highest-paid Bollywood director is Kabir Khan who earns a remuneration of Rs.15-20 Crore per movie. Kabir Khan has directed movies that became huge hits across the country. His works include 83, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tubelight, and others. Kabir Khan is also known for his brilliant cinematography skills.

4. Ayan Mukerji

Ayan Mukerji is among the rising directors of Bollywood. He directed his first movie ‘Wake Up Sid’ at the age of 26 and has been one of the prominent directors ever since. His recent hit Brahmastra has attracted a mass number of fans. He is also listed among the highest-paid Bollywood directors in 2023. His country-wide notable works include Brahmastra, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, and Wake Up Sid. Ayan Mukerji earns a remuneration of Rs.10 Crore to Rs.30 Crore per movie.

5. Siddharth Anand

Hailing from a film background, Siddharth Anand is yet another highest-paid Bollywood Director in 2023. Anand holds a remuneration of around Rs.75-80 Crore per movie. Some of his greatest works include War, Anjaana Anjaani, and others. Siddharth Anand is now all set to hit the screen with Pathaan with Shah Rukh Khan.

6. Imtiaz Ali

A man who needs no introduction. Imtiaz Ali is also one of the most prominent directors of Bollywood. He is known for directing movies in Bollywood that will be remembered forever. His famous works include Jab We Met, Rockstar, Highway, and others. Imtiaz Ali earns a remuneration of Rs.10-15 Crore.

7. Anurag Kashyap

one of the most controversial directors of Bollywood, Anurag Kashyap is also listed among the highest-paid directors in Bollywood. Anurag Kashyap is known for directing hit films such as Gangs of Wasseypur, Dobaara, Manmarziyaan, and others. He earns an estimated remuneration of Rs.11-15 Crore.

8. Neeraj Pandey

Known for directing greatest hits like MS Dhoni, Baby, Special 26, and others, Neeraj Pandey is also one of the highest-paid directors in Bollywood. He made his debut with the movie ‘A Wednesday’. Neeraj Pandey earns a remuneration of Rs.10-12 Crore.

9. Anurag Basu

The movie ‘Barfi’ directed by Anurag Basu has earned him huge recognition and appreciation from across the country. Basu is also one of the highest-paid Bollywood Directors in 2023. Anurag Basu collects a remuneration of Rs.8-10 Crore. Anurag Basu’s famous films include Ludo, Jagga Jasoos, Murder, and others.

10. Vivek Agnihotri

Last but not least, Vivek Agnihotri whose recent hot Kashmir Files have earned praise from all over India. He also directed noteworthy films such as The Tashkent Files, Hate Story, The Delhi Files, and others. Vivek Agnihotri earns a net worth of Rs.8-10 Crore.

 

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