The years 2024 and 2025 have seen some varied type of films being presented to the audience from some talented filmmakers. From horror comedies to biopics to historicals, this period has seen films from varied genres either clicking at the box office or impressing the critics or both.
From Laxman Utekar to Amar Kaushik: 5 filmmakers who shaped Hindi cinema in 2024 and 2025
Here are 5 filmmakers who shaped Hindi cinema in 2024 and 2025.
Laxman Utekar – Chhaava
Known for his emotionally grounded dramas, Laxman Utekar took a giant creative leap with Chhaava, a period action drama rooted in Maratha history. With grandeur, emotional depth, and meticulous detailing, Utekar proved his ability to handle large-scale narratives without losing the soul of the story. Chhaava stood tall as one of 2025’s most awaited historical dramas and reinforced Utekar’s growing versatility.
Amar Kaushik – Stree 2
The horror-comedy genre found its true master in Amar Kaushik, and with Stree 2, he delivered yet another blockbuster that balanced fear with fun. His world-building skills and ability to inject folklore with modern-day satire kept audiences hooked. As the Maddock horror universe expanded, Kaushik remained its creative cornerstone—cementing his place as a franchise director with mass appeal.
Imtiaz Ali – Amar Singh Chamkila
With Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali returned to form—combining his signature poetic lens with the gritty, electrifying life of Punjab’s most controversial pop icon. The film’s raw energy, musical genius, and cultural depth reminded audiences of Ali’s unique narrative voice. It was a biopic with soul, heartbreak, and rebellion—exactly the kind of risk Bollywood needed.
Vikas Bahl – Shaitaan
Vikas Bahl’s Shaitaan was a genre-defining supernatural thriller that brought back the fear factor to Bollywood. With tight storytelling, intense performances, and a chilling screenplay rooted in black magic and psychological manipulation, Bahl gave horror a new face. It was a rare commercial horror hit that also sparked conversation around faith, control, and morality.
Aditya Sarpotdar – Munjya
2024’s surprise success story, Munjya, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, tapped into Marathi folklore and turned it into a nationwide pop culture phenomenon. Sarpotdar’s blend of horror, humor, and regional myth created a cinematic experience that was as entertaining as it was unique. His storytelling gave Maddock’s horror universe its most unexpected hit.
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