All-Time Rankings Updated: Saiyaara lifts Mohit Suri into the Elite club of India’s Top 15 Directors :Bollywood Box Office – Bollywood Hungama

With the thunderous box office performance of Saiyaara, filmmaker Mohit Suri has etched a new milestone in his career. The director, known for his deep-rooted romantic dramas and musical hits, has now officially entered the elite club of Bollywood’s top 15 all-time highest-grossing directors, securing the 15th position with a cumulative collection of Rs. 650.110 crore across 14 theatrical releases.

The success of Saiyaara, which alone contributed Rs. 155.75 crore to his cumulative total, played a pivotal role in catapulting Suri into this prestigious list. The film’s record-breaking performance, especially considering it stars two debutants—Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda—and is driven by strong storytelling and music rather than traditional star power, speaks volumes of Suri’s directorial conviction and market understanding.

By entering this high-profile ranking, Mohit Suri now joins the ranks of some of the biggest and most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema. Topping the chart is Rohit Shetty, whose 16 releases have collectively grossed an astonishing Rs. 1925.210 crore, followed by Siddharth Anand with Rs. 1388.770 crore from just 8 films, thanks to recent mega-hits like Pathaan and Fighter. Other cinematic heavyweights such as Rajkumar Hirani (Rs. 1196.710 cr) and SS Rajamouli (Rs. 904 cr) reflect the enormous appeal and consistent track record that define this list.

Suri’s inclusion at rank 15, just behind veteran David Dhawan (Rs. 718.590 cr from 36 releases) and ahead of many celebrated names still building their box office legacy, is a testament to the strong audience connect that his films offer. Known for titles like Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Murder 2, and Malang, Suri has consistently delivered hits driven by emotionally intense narratives and memorable music—elements that found their most potent expression in Saiyaara.

Notably, his total box office contribution has come with just 14 theatrical films, highlighting a high success ratio in a competitive landscape where consistency is often elusive. Compared to some of his peers with a larger filmography, Suri’s ability to generate such significant revenue with relatively fewer releases underscores his keen eye for content that resonates with the masses.

With Saiyaara continuing its dream run and expected to close well above the Rs. 200 crore mark globally, Suri’s positioning in the box office rankings may soon witness an upward shift. His entry into the top 15 is more than just a personal achievement—it’s a signal that filmmakers with a strong command over genre storytelling and musical sensibility still have a powerful place in modern Indian cinema.

As audience preferences continue to evolve, Mohit Suri’s career resurgence with Saiyaara reaffirms that sincere storytelling, matched with strong emotional beats and musical brilliance, is still a recipe for box office triumph.

All-Time Top 15 Directors at a glance:

Rohit Shetty – Rs. 1925.210 cr – 16 releases

Siddharth Anand – Rs. 1388.770 cr – 8 releases

Rajkumar Hirani – Rs. 1196.710 cr – 6 releases

Anees Bazmee – Rs. 1071.290 cr – 15 releases

Ali Abbas Zafar – Rs. 1047.250 cr – 7 releases

Amar Kaushik – Rs. 940.380 cr – 4 releases

Sukumar Bandreddi – Rs. 938.360 cr – 2 releases

Kabir Khan – Rs. 921.630 cr – 8 releases

SS Rajamouli – Rs. 904 cr – 3 releases

Sanjay Leela Bhansali – Rs. 878.530 cr – 10 releases

Sandeep Reddy Vanga – Rs. 834.600 cr – 2 releasess

Laxman Utrekar – Rs. 782.850 cr – 3 releases

Anil Sharma – Rs. 755.830 cr – Rs. 11 releases

David Dhawan – rs. 718.590 cr – 36 releases

Mohit Suri – Rs. 650.110 cr – 14 releases