SS Rajamouli, S Shankar, Prashanth Neel: South Indian directors with Rs 500 crore club movies

Prominent South Indian directors are showcasing global success with their successful movies, collecting substantial amounts at the box office. SS Rajamouli's 'RRR,' S. Shankar's '2.0,' Prashanth Neel's 'KGF,' and Atlee's 'Jawan' are examples that crossed the 500 crore mark worldwide. These films highlight the directors' visionary positions with widespread international impact, achieving significant milestones in the Indian film industry. Here are the top South Indian directors who entered the Rs 500 crore club with their masterpiece craft.

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Director SS Rajamouli is a prominent figure in the South Indian film industry, celebrated for his pan-Indian blockbuster 'Baahubali.' He recently achieved global success with 'RRR,' starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR. The film has amassed over 500 crores worldwide, solidifying Rajamouli's status as a director with widespread international impact. The 'Baahubali' series was a massive success, with Part 1 crossing Rs 500 crore worldwide, and Part 2 surpassing around Rs 1700 crore worldwide.

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Renowned filmmaker S. Shankar entered the elite 500 crore club with his groundbreaking film '2.0.' The final collection for all formats stands at a massive total of Rs 655.81 crore. The film has registered itself as the sixth highest-grossing Indian film ever across the world for all release formats.

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Prashanth Neel's directorial prowess reached new heights as his movies crossed the 500 crore mark globally. His action thriller movie, 'KGF: Chapter 1,' and its sequel 'KGF: Chapter 2,' stand as testimony to Neel's ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences across borders. 'KGF: Chapter 1' collected almost Rs 250 crore worldwide, while 'KGF: Chapter 2' collected Rs 1200 crore worldwide. His recent movie, 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire,' also entered the 500 crore club by crossing Rs 600 crores worldwide.

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Director Atlee’s recent venture, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone, and others, titled ‘Jawan,’ crossed Rs 1000 crore worldwide. It emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, the second-highest-grossing Hindi film, and the fifth highest-grossing Indian film. Vijay Sethupati, Sanya Malhotra, and Priyamani also played significant roles in this movie.

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Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has made a significant impact on the global box office with his film ‘Leo,’ starring Thalapathi Vijay, surpassing the 500 crore milestone. Notable works like 'Master' and 'Vikram' reflect Kanagaraj's ability to deliver commercially successful and critically acclaimed films, solidifying his position among the top South Indian directors. 'Leo' set several box office records for a Tamil film, emerging as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023, the sixth highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 and more.

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