Not Karan Johar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Rajkumar Hirani, this director is now Bollywood top’s filmmaker, gave biggest blockbuster with…
There are several filmmakers who have given us blockbusters. But this one director as per trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal is the Number One Bollywood filmmaker of the decade (2014-2024). With a remarkable consistency, he has dominated the box office and redefined filmmaking in India. Some of his most successful and record-breaking Bollywood films has cemented his position as one of India’s most successful director.
We are taking about none other than the Pathan director Siddharth Anand. He is known for directing the successful romantic comedies such as Salaam Namaste (2005), Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) and Anjaana Anjaani (2010). Gradually, he established himself as the leading action filmmaker with Bang Bang (2014), starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. Despite mixed reviews from critics and audiences, the film earned Rs 332 crore globally.
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Following that in 2019, Anand broke all records with War headlined by Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. It emerged as the year’s highest grossing film earning Rs 475 cross globally. Then, in 2023, he created a mind-blogging box office record with Pathaan. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, the film raked in a staggering Rs 1050.30 crore worldwide. In early 2024, Anand delivered another blockbuster Fighter with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. The aerial actioner grossed Rs 344.46 globally, creating his further dominance at the box office.
These films are not just box office successes but also stands as an example of cinematic excellence. His unique style, which blends thrilling action and terrific storytelling sets him apart from other filmmakers. Siddharth Anand is set to produce another venture that is King, which will reportedly feature Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan, and will be directed by Sujoy Ghosh.
