The Indian film industry is one of the largest in the world. It plays a major role in showcasing Indian culture. Indian movies are loved not just in India but also in countries like China Nigeria Afghanistan Australia New Zealand and the U.S. Even today movies specially Bollywood films earn a lot from overseas markets. About ten years ago Aamir Khan’s film 3 Idiots was released in China and became a big hit. It helped bring Bollywood back into the spotlight there. His other films like PK and Dangal were also huge successes in China earning even more abroad than in India. We cant let this topic go without mentioning the rise of OTT platforms in India. It has changed the way we watch movies now giving filmmakers more freedom and space to experiment with their scripts. When we talk about Indian cinema more than 50% of the content we consume is from the South Indian movies. The Tollywood Mollywood and Kollywood industries have become in recent years. Movies like RRR Vikram Baahubali 2 KGF: Chapter 2 and Kabali have done really well at the box office both in India and oversees. When a movie becomes successful most of the credit usually goes to the actors while the filmmakers often dont get the recognition they deserve. So let’s take a look at the top 7 highest-paid Indian directors who make us believe in powerful stories. 7 highest-paid Indian directors of Indian cinema SS Rajamouli: He is the highest-grossing Indian film director who is also the highest-paid director in Indian cinema. He is the man behind Baahubali 1 and 2 the Oscar-winning RRR. As per IMDb he earns Rs 200 crore per film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga: He is an Indian film director screenwriter and editor. With his three movies Arjun Reddy Kabir Singh and Animal he became the most controversial director. As per the report he earns Rs 100-150 crore per film. Atlee: The filmmaker who gave Shah Rukh Khan a big hit with Jawan has become one of the highest-grossing Indian film directors. Jawan was the highest-grossing release of 2023 crossing over Rs 1100 crore worldwide. He has also worked for Baby John Bigil. As per the reports his fees has also increased from Rs 30 crore to Rs 100 crore. Prashanth Neel: The man behind Ugramm KGF duology and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. He is reportedly earning Rs 100 crore per film. Rajkumar Hirani: He made his directorial debut in 2003 with Sanjay Dutts Munna Bhai MBBS. Later he directed Lage Raho Munna Bhai 3 Idiots PK Sanju and recently Dunki. He earns around Rs 80 crore per film. Sukumar: The man behind massive success of Pushpa 1 and Pushpa 2 the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. He earns Rs 75 crore per film. Sanjay Leela Bhansali: The man who gave a new meaning to cinema and period dramas. Films like Guzaarish Saawariya Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela Bajirao Mastani Gangubai Kathiawadi and Heeramandi are still watched on repeat and studied for their cinematic brilliance. According to reports Sanjay earns between Rs 55-65 crore per film.