Prashanth Neel and Rajkumar Hirani are the two topmost directors of today. While Neel has given back two back 2 hits with KGF and a sequel, in his career of over two decades, all movies of Hirani have been blockbusters. Interestingly, the movies of these two leading directors are all set to clash on December 22. Both Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire and Dunki helmed by Neel and Hirani respectively are going to release on the same date. And the tussle will be very interesting.
This interesting duel recently triggered a discussion among netizens about the top-notch directors in India as of today. Here are some of the most prominent directors in India today who have earned respect with their craft and even superstars request them to offer a movie.
Rajamouli is the king of VFX
Baahubali and RRR established Rajamouli as one of the best directors in India. His vision to recreate his imagination into reality using the VFX is unparalleled. He never fails to translate his fantasy into reality on the big screen with the aid of the latest visual technology. Where big directors like Om Raut failed in Adipurush, Rajamouli is a master of VFX presentation.
However, there were a few who preferred Ayan Mukerji as the best director when it comes to using VFX and CGI as his last release Brahmastra had a large amount of creative VFX-developed inputs.
After Kabir Singh, Sandeep Reddy Vanga has once again proved that he is the master when it comes to directing a male chauvinist and violent subject and telling a story ruthlessly without any compromise on feelings. That is why many netizens called him the best director in male chauvinistic and bold scenes.
Even Prashanth Neel who created an iconic character like Rockybhai with KGF has a good grasp of presenting violence and aggressive heroes on the screen. His upcoming Salaar has Prabhas in a double role who will fight against the gang of criminals to fulfill a promise made to a friend.
Movies with a social message
Earlier Shankar was known for making movies that carried social messages. But now it is Atlee whose 2023 release starring Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara has been a blockbuster. His movies like Mersai and Bigil received a lot of love from the audience. Ditto with Raju Hirani whose movies such as 3 Idiots, PK, and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S had some social message that was introduced in a very entertaining way.
Specialist in spy movies
Siddharth Anand has delivered three massive spy movies including Bang Bang, Pathaan, and War. Hype is high for his upcoming spy movie Fighter which features Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone . When it comes to action, fans preferred Rohit Shetty who has created big police franchises like Singham, Simmba, and Sooryavanshi.
Surprisingly, this list does not include the names of eminent directors or royal faces of Bollywood-Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra.