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Abbas Tyrewala
Abbas Tyrewala, Indian screenwriter, dialogue writer, lyricist, and director; wrote Maqbool, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. dialogue (Filmfare Award), directed Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008); later dialogue for War and Pathaan.
Ahmed Khan (choreographer)
Ahmed Khan (born 1974, Pune) is a Bollywood choreographer turned director, known for choreographing Rangeela (1995), which won him his first Filmfare Award, and for directing Baaghi 2, Baaghi 3, Heropanti 2, and Welcome to the Jungle.
Anand Ekarshi
Anand Ekarshi (ആനന്ദ് ഏകർഷി) is a Kerala-based Indian filmmaker and Lokadharmi theatre actor whose debut feature Aattam won the 70th National Film Award for Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing.
Anand Menen
Anand Menen (also Anand Menon), Malayalam film director from Vaikom, Kerala; directed Gauthamante Radham (2020) and Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys (2024), written by Vipin Das; third film HappiLoop with Manju Warrier.
Ani I. V. Sasi
Ani I. V. Sasi (അനി ഐ.വി ശശി), son of Malayalam director I. V. Sasi and actress Seema, is an Indian filmmaker: assistant to Priyadarshan, co-writer on Marakkar, and director of Ninnila Ninnila (2021) and Uppu Kappurambu (2025).
Arun D. Jose
Arun D. Jose (ADJ), Malayalam film director and screenwriter from Wayanad, Kerala; directed Jo and Jo (2022), Journey of Love 18+ (2023), and Bromance (2025), often co-writing with Raveesh Nath after a decade as associate director.
Arun Matheswaran
Arun Matheswaran (அருண் மாதேஸ்வரன்), Tamil film director of Rocky, Saani Kaayidham, Captain Miller, and DC; known for chaptered revenge dramas and the ₹100-crore A-rated hit DC.
Aryan Khan (आर्यन खान)
Aryan Khan (आर्यन खान) is an Indian filmmaker, the son of actor Shah Rukh Khan and producer Gauri Khan, who made his directing debut with the 2025 Netflix series The Ba*ds of Bollywood.
Ashwath Marimuthu
Ashwath Marimuthu (அஷ்வத் மாரிமுத்து) is an Indian Tamil film director and screenwriter, debutant of Oh My Kadavule (2020), director of the Telugu remake Ori Devuda (2022) and the hit Dragon (2025), now filming Rajinikanth's Dharman.
B. R. Chopra (बालदेव राज चोपड़ा)
Baldev Raj Chopra (बालदेव राज चोपड़ा), known as B.R. Chopra, 1914-2008, Indian Hindi film director-producer (Naya Daur, Kanoon, Humraaz) and creator of the 94-episode Doordarshan serial Mahabharat (1988-90); Dadasaheb Phalke Award 1998, elder brother of Yash Chopra.
Boban Kunchacko
Boban Kunchacko (ബോബൻ കുഞ്ചാക്കോ), born 1949, was a Malayalam film director, producer, and actor, son of Udaya Studio founder M Kunchacko, father of Kunchacko Boban, and head of Excel Films; he died in 2004.
Caarthick Raju
Caarthick Raju, Indian film director and former VFX supervisor in Tamil and Telugu cinema; directed Thirudan Police (2014), Ninnu Veedani Needanu Nene (2019), and #Single (2025) with Sree Vishnu.
Chella Ayyavu
Chella Ayyavu (செல்லா அய்யாவு) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and occasional actor in Tamil cinema, known for Gatta Kusthi (2022) and his films with Vishnu Vishal.
Dinjith Ayyathan
Dinjith Ayyathan (ദിൻജിത്ത് അയ്യത്താൻ), Malayalam film director from Thalassery, former animator; directed Kakshi: Amminipilla (2019), the cult slow-burn thriller Kishkindha Kaandam (2024), and ekō (2025).
Elan (director)
Elan (எலன்; full name Elavarasan) is an Indian Tamil film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who debuted with Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018), later directed Star (2024), and made his acting debut in Pyaar Prema Kalyanam (2026) on Netflix. Distinct from actor Elan Even and other namesakes.
Farhad Samji
Farhad Samji (born 1974) is an Indian screenwriter, director, and lyricist in Hindi cinema. With brother Sajid as lyricist duo from 2002, he wrote Golmaal and Singham dialogues and directed Housefull 4 and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
Gajanan Jagirdar (गजानन जागीरदार)
Gajanan Jagirdar (गजानन जागीरदार, 1907–1988), Marathi and Hindi film actor-director, first principal of FTII; known for Ramshastri (1944) and the Mirza role in Shejari/Padosi (1941).
Gautham Ramachandran
Gautham Ramachandran is an Indian Tamil film director, screenwriter, and producer, a former lawyer who assisted Rajeev Menon and Mysskin. He directed Richie (2017), a remake of Ulidavaru Kandanthe with Nivin Pauly, and the acclaimed courtroom drama Gargi (2022) with Sai Pallavi.
Gautham Vasudev Menon (கௌதம் வாசுதேவ் மேனன்)
Gautham Vasudev Menon (கௌதம் வாசுதேவ் மேனன்), or GVM, born 1973, is an Indian Tamil cinema director, producer, and actor; debut Minnale (2001), National Award for Vaaranam Aayiram, Malayalam debut Dominic and the Ladies' Purse (2025).
Hansal Mehta (हंसल मेहता)
Hansal Mehta (हंसल मेहता), Indian film director, writer, and producer born in Mumbai, known for Shahid, CityLights, Aligarh, Omertà, Scam 1992, the National Film Award for Best Direction, and his True Story Films slate.
Hemant Dhome
Hemant Dhome (हेमंत ढोमे), born 1986 in Pune, is a Marathi actor, writer, producer, and director; debut Kshanbhar Vishranti (2010), directorial debut Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar (2017), known for Jhimma, Jhimma 2, Fussclass Dabhade, and Chalchitra Mandalee with Kshitee Jog.
Hiralal Sen
Hiralal Sen (হীরালাল সেন, 1866–1917) was a Bengali photographer and filmmaker, counted among India's first filmmakers; he ran the Royal Bioscope company in Calcutta from 1898.
J. P. Thuminad
J. P. Thuminad (ಜೆಪಿ ತುಮಿನಾಡು), born Jaya Prakash Thuminad, is an Indian film director, writer, and actor known for the 2025 Kannada horror comedy Su From So.
Jithu Madhavan (ജിത്തു മാധവൻ)
Jithu Madhavan (ജിത്തു മാധവൻ) is a Malayalam film director and screenwriter, debut Romancham (2023), hit Aavesham (2024) with Fahadh Faasil, Tamil debut Scene with Suriya, and writer of Balan: The Boy.
K. Balachander (கைலாசம் பாலசந்தர்)
K. Balachander (கைலாசம் பாலசந்தர், 1930–2014), also called Iyakkunar Sigaram, was an Indian Tamil filmmaker and playwright who directed about 101 films, won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and launched Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Sridevi.
K. P. Jagan
K. P. Jagan (கே.பி. ஜெகன்), alias Jagannaath or K. P. Jagannath, is a Tamil film director, screenwriter and actor born 1971; directed Pudhiya Geethai (2003), Kodambakkam, Raman Thediya Seethai, En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom (2017); returning with Roja Malli Kanakambaram (2025).
Kalees
Kalees (காளீஸ்) is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Tamil Nadu, director of the Tamil thriller Kee (2019) and the Hindi action film Baby John (2024), a remake of Theri, with the pan-India film LEADER set for 2027.
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas (خواجہ احمد عباس)
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas (خواجہ احمد عباس), K.A. Abbas, 1914–1987, Indian journalist, Urdu-Hindi-English writer, screenwriter, and pioneer of social-realist cinema; wrote Neecha Nagar (Cannes Grand Prix 1946), directed Dharti Ke Lal, scripted Raj Kapoor's Awaara and Shree 420, wrote the Last Page column 1935–87, won the Padma Shri in 1969.
Kiranraj K.
Kiranraj K., also credited as K Kiranraj, is an Indian Kannada-cinema director born 1989 in Kasaragod, Kerala; director of 777 Charlie (2022), National Film Award winner for Best Kannada Film, and writer on Kirik Party.
L. V. Prasad (అక్కినేని లక్ష్మీ వర ప్రసాద రావు)
L. V. Prasad (అక్కినేని లక్ష్మీ వర ప్రసాద రావు), 1908–1994, Telugu film director, producer, and actor; acted in the first talkies of Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu; founded Prasad Studios and the L. V. Prasad Eye Institute; Dadasaheb Phalke Award 1982.