In a competitive industry where the success of your next film is as unpredictable as the monsoon in Delhi, there are very few directors who managed to carve a niche for themselves and set the record for 100% success rate. They have managed a flawless streak, setting a benchmark of their own. Here's a closer look at the directors who cracked the success code.
Nag Ashwin debuted in 2015 with Yevade Subramanyam (Telugu). He’s praised for his world building skills, his vision and his brilliant way of storytelling which made the fans love his films every time.
From Mahanati the film broke the charts, became a critical and a commercial success and also got him his first national award. He came back in 2024 and stretched the boundaries in 2024 with Kalki 2898 AD, India's most ambitious sci-fi mythology universe.
SS Rajamoul debuted in 2001 with Student No.1 (Telugu) and has managed to build a cult following for his work ever since. With Bahubali, and the anticipation of ‘Katapa ne Bahubali ko kyun maara?’, he broke the charts with this duology, moving forward with his magnum opus RRR, SS Rajamouli managed to bring India's first ever Oscar and created insane buzz internationally, even at the golden globes.
For his next film, he’s all set to work with Mahesh Babu in an action adventure, which is already being described as india’s answer to indiana jones, Rajamouli manages to break the boundaries, and push his vision forward with each step he takes, ad fans loves every step of his.
Prashant Neel debut with Ugramm in 2014 (Kannada), he became a national sensation with KGF, attracting the audience with his gritty and massy storytelling, Yash catapulted to insane stardom after joining forces with the director, he later cemented his position even further with salaar, he’s soon coming back to deliver with yet another one of his classic stories with salaar 2, shaouryaanga parvam, and a very highly anticipated collab with Jr NTR.
Atlee debuted in 2013, with Raja Rani (Tamil), he’s loved among the audience for his action pieces, emotional storytelling and massy approach. He established himself as a director with a winning streak after delivering blockbusters in Tamil with Thalapathy Vijay. Later in Bollywood with SRK’s Jawan (one of the highest grossing Indian films of all time), with a Jawan sequel in talks and a possible Hollywood debut in store, he sure is keeping the audiences on toes.
Lokesh Kanagaraj debuted in 2017 with Maanagaram (Tamil). Lokesh crafted one of the most loved universes in Indian cinema - the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), he’s loved by his fans for his laser sharp storytelling, dramatic action and the mass loved hero entries. with Kaithi 2 and Thalaivar 171 with the legendary Rajinikanth in work, he keeps proving why his films are celebrated so deeply by his fans.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga debuted in 2017 with Arjun Reddy (Telugu). He managed to pull audience with his finely crafted universe and detailed and emotional storytelling, with Kabir Singh and Animal - which was one of the most talked about films in 2023 he managed to establish a cult like following within his fans. With Spirit in works, and the extremely awaited animal sequel, he’s sure keeping his wining streak continued.
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