Actors Turned Directors: From Dhanush to Prithviraj Sukumaran

Actors Turned Directors: Every day, many people wake up to the dream of becoming a film director. And fortunately, there were many exceptional directors in our film industry. Now some of the famous Indian actors have turned into directors. Though they perform well on screen, they wanted to be the director who puts everything on screen. From Tollywood, Bollywood, and South cinema, many actors have turned into directors and are following their passion. Now let’s take a look at some of the finest actors who became adequate directors.

1. Dhanush

Popular South Indian actor Dhanush is well known for his power-packed performance on screen as the main lead. Now this actor has become a director with Pa Paandi, released in 2017. He then directed blockbuster hits like Raayan and NEEK. Now Dhanush is busy with his next directorial, Idly Kadai, along with his acting career.

2. Ajay Devgn

Bollywood’s one of the finest actors, Ajay Devgn, has many roles in the Indian film industry. Along with his acting career, he was also an active producer of films. He has also become director of U Me Aur Hum. He then directed many hit films, including the recent film Runway 34. Fans are waiting for more directorials from Ajay Devgn.

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3. Kamal Hassan

Kamal Hassan, the legendary actor of Tamil cinema, is widely popular in the country. Known for his undeniably versatile acting, he has many roles to play. He was an active scriptwriter and producer. He also directed many films, including Hey Ram, Vishwaroopam, Vishwaroopam II, and more.

4. Prithviraj Sukumaran

The versatile Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has many blockbuster hits in his account. He became a pan-Indian actor with Prabhas’s Salaar. His passion for direction led him to Lucifer, his first directorial debut, which was a box office hit. Now the sequel for Lucifer L2: Empuraan is in theaters with Prithviraj Sukumaran’s direction.

5. Rishab Shetty

One of the most heard names from the Kannada film industry will definitely be Rishab Shetty. With his film Kanthara, he made waves at the world box office and got recognition for directing Kanthara and Kirik Party. He is now busy directing Kantara: Chapter 1, which is set to release soon.

6. R. Madhavan

R. Madhavan, the actor loved by all ages and especially for 90s generation youth. He has been constantly working in all Indian languages with his outstanding performance. He has become director with the film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. The film received a wide range of appreciation.