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The south industry is taking over the Hindi industry with blockbuster films like RRR, Pushpa, and KGF 2 among others. This has resulted in the sudden rise of south directors and a hike in their remuneration. Here's a look at the highest-paid Indian directors according to Imdb.com data: 

  • 110
SS Rajamouli
Known for creating magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and RRR, the South director charges over Rs 100 crores for the movie.
  • 210
Rajkumar Hirani
Known for creating magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and RRR, the South director charges over Rs 100 crores for the movie.
  • 310
Prashanth Neel
With KGF: Chapter1 and KGF: Chapter 2, Prashanth Neel has established himself as one of the prominent directors in the film industry. He is being paid Rs 50 crore to 80 crores per movie.
  • 410
Sukumar
Pushpa director Sukumar has similar remuneration as Prashanth Neel. He also charges around Rs 50-75 crores for a movie.
  • 510
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Gangubai Kathiawadi director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for movies like Devdas, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Black among others. He charges around Rs 55 crore.
  • 610
Trivikram Srinivas
Trivikram Srinivas predominantly works in Telugu cinema and known for movies like Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav, Athadu, Manmadhudu, and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo among others. He charges around Rs 50 crore.
  • 710
S Shankar
Anniyan director S. Shankar is one of the best directors in Tamil cinema. He made his debut with Gentleman and since then has been responsible for creating gems of movies like Indian, Mudhalvan, and Sivaji among others. He earns between Rs 40-50 crore per movie.
  • 810
Rohit Shetty
Rohit Shetty is known for his stunning action sequences and fast-paced plots in movies like Chennai Express, Golmaal, Sooryanvanshi, and Singham among others. The director charges around Rs 45 crore for a movie.
  • 910
Karan Johar
Up next, comes Kuch Kuch Hota Hai fame Karan Johar, who is making his comeback as director after six years with Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. His remuneration is slightly less than that of Rohit Shetty’s, being paid approximately Rs 40 crore.
  • 1010
Atlee Kumar
Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan is being helmed by director Atlee Kumar, who is best known for his directorial debut movie, Raja Rani. His remuneration is Rs 35 cores per movie.
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