From Rajamouli To Karan Johar, Check Out The Whopping Net Worth Of India¡¯s Biggest Film Directors

The art and the artist is what makes cinema the most sought after entertainment medium. While the faces ¨¤ la actors get the most amount of credit and moolah, it¡¯s a director¡¯s vision that brings the story to life.

The Indian film industry has a bevy of talented movie makers who have impressed the masses with their unique storytelling and phenomenal cinematography.

With so much riding on them right from pre-production to the final edit, it¡¯s only natural that they take home a handsome salary. Over the years, with relentless hard work and box office records, many filmmakers have built an empire for themselves and amassed impressive net worths.

Let¡¯s take a look at some of the wealthiest directors of the entertainment industry. Scroll!

1. Karan Johar - Rs 1700 Crore

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Some call him the movie mafia, others believe he¡¯s the godfather of the Hindi film industry. Keeping his social standing aside, there¡¯s no denying the fact that he is an exceptional filmmaker. His company, Dharma Productions has belted out some of the highest grosses and blockbuster hits over the years. As per reports, more than Rs 100 crore is added every year to his net worth bringing him to the top of the line. Not only that, he is also one of the biggest film producers of the country.

According to various reports, Karan Johar¡¯s net worth is estimated to be around Rs 1700 crores .His directorial fee stands at Rs 3 crore approx per film. As per GQ India report, he earns more than Rs 100 crore annually.

2. Raju Hirani - Rs 1305 Crore

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Known for belting out hits after hits, Raju Hirani is one of the most respected movie makers of the industry. So much so that every actor aspires to work for him. His recent release Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead opened to a good response at the box office. Rajkumar Hirani¡¯s other memorable projects include, 3 Idiots, PK, Munnabhai MBBS and Sanju among others. As per reports, his net worth is around Rs 1305 crores.

3. Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Rs 900 Crore

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No one can make period dramas, the way Bhansali does. Some have tried but even big budgets couldn¡¯t help them come to SLB¡¯s level. His larger-than-life characters and extravagant sets are unbeatable. His films like Bajirao Mastani, Padmavaat, Devdas and Gangubai Kathiwadi are cult classics which will be enjoyed by generations to come. As far as his net worth goes, it is said to be over Rs 900 crore as per reports.

4. Anurag Kashyap - Rs 980 Crore

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He gave audiences a taste of his cinema when he came up with Gangs Of Wasseypur. From then on, movies based on gang wars and goons became synonymous with his name. His work is recognised not just by our own country but internationally as well. His filmography boasts of hard-hitting films like Udaan, The Lunchbox and Masaan among many others. His net worth is said to be around Rs 980 Crore, as per reports.

5. Rohit Shetty - Rs 382 Crore

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Credited for building his own movie genre - the cop universe, Rohit Shetty is unbeatable when it comes to comedy, car stunts and action. After the hit Golmaal franchise, he introduced rugged yet affable cops like Singham, Sooryavanshi, Simmba and the latest one Kabir Malik played by Sidharth Malhotra. As per reports, his net worth stands at Rs 382 crore.

6. SS Rajamouli - Rs 1000 Crore (approx)

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Rajamouli became an international star after RRR won an Academy Award aka Oscar last year. After winning hearts with his Baahubali franchise, RRR brought him worldwide fame. His next with Mahesh Babu is also said to be one of the most anticipated projects. As for his net worth it is said to be around Rs 1000 crore.