In recent times, we have seen movies running on the name of the director more than the hero. There are a few filmmakers who have gained a lot of craze among the movie lovers with their interesting content and style as well as their offscreen attitude. Keeping big names like Rajamouli, Shankar, Trivikram, Puri Jagannadh and others aside, let us have a look at the new generation filmmakers who are achieving star status.
The first name that comes to mind is Sandeep Reddy Vanga. He gained craze with ‘Arjun Reddy’. His bold words and intense content caught the attention of everyone. The way he took on the Bollywood media during the time of ‘Kabir Singh’ and what he did with ‘Animal’ recently earned him a huge fanbase. His don’t care approach and his attitude is something we never saw in directors before other than RGV.
The next in line is Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. Known for his stylish gangster dramas, his offscreen persona too is liked by many. Despite his ‘Leo’ getting some criticism, the movie earned hugely and Lokesh’s stellar filmmaking played a huge role in it. Vijay’s stardom paired with Lokesh Kanagaraj’s brand saved the movie. Another such director is Nelson Dilipkumar. Both onscreen and offscreen, Nelson is known for his dark yet subtle comedy. His unique visuals and style was liked by many. Whether it is ‘Doctor’ or ‘Co Co Kokila’ or ‘Beast’ or ‘Jailer’, he made sure that it is his signature film despite having a huge star cast.
Director Prasanth Varma is also coming into this list as his sheer confidence during ‘Hanu-Man’ promotions and his attitude was loved by a lot of people. They are hoping that he will reach greater heights in Tollywood.
These are just a few of the new generation filmmakers who are achieving star status in the Indian film industry. They are all talented and have a unique vision, and they are not afraid to take risks. They are sure to continue to make waves in the industry for many years to come.