Many people think that SS Rajamouli’s Bahubali 2 to be India’s highest grossing movie. However, the true top earner is Nitesh Tiwari’s 2016 blockbuster, Dangal. While Bahubali 2 amassed a worldwide total of 1780 Cr, Amir Khan led Dangal earned 2070 Cr, largely due to its massive success in China, where it raked in over 1200 Cr. From there, he has earned a substantial amount of money, but what is Nitesh Tiwari net worth in 2024 ?
Tiwari, an IIT Mumbai Chemical Engineering graduate, debuted as a co-director in Chillar Party, which won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film. He later directed the supernatural drama Bhoothnath Returns. Then His script and direction of Dangal, India’s highest grossing film, earned accolades at prestigious film festivals. Tiwari’s subsequent film, the critically acclaimed Chhichhore, also performed well at the box office, grossing over 210 crore.
In 2023, Tiwari released Bawaal, featuring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Despite its direct to OTT platform release, Bawaal was a hit in the digital space.
After five years of preparation, Tiwari is now helming the Ramayana trilogy. From there, he stands to earn a significant amount of money if these movies do well, with no limit to his potential earnings. As of 2024, his estimated net worth is 70 crore, which is expected to increase substantially and he is poised to become one of India’s highest paid directors. We eagerly anticipate the potential of his upcoming projects to elevate Indian cinema to new heights.