Rohit Shetty – Director Profile
Full Name: Rohit Shetty
Date of Birth: March 14, 1973
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Profession: Film Director, Producer, TV Host
Rohit Shetty is a renowned Indian filmmaker known for directing high-octane, mass-entertaining Bollywood films. He is particularly celebrated for creating some of the most successful franchises in Hindi cinema.
🚓 Singham Series (Cop Universe)
1. Singham (2011)
- Starring Ajay Devgn as honest police officer Bajirao Singham.
- A remake of the Tamil film Singam.
- Marked the beginning of Shetty’s Cop Universe.
- Known for its action sequences and strong dialogues.
- Major box office success and a cult following.
2. Singham Returns (2014)
- Sequel to Singham.
- Continued Singham’s story with a new case exposing corruption in the system.
- Another commercial hit.
3. Singham Again (2024)
- Fifth film in the Cop Universe (after Singham, Singham Returns, Simmba, Sooryavanshi).
- Star cast includes Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh.
- Filming took place across India and Sri Lanka.
- Grossed over ₹370 crore globally.
- Most ambitious installment in the franchise.
Golmaal Series (Comedy Franchise)
1. Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
- A madcap comedy about mistaken identities and chaos.
- Introduced Rohit Shetty’s signature comic style.
- Starred Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor.
2. Golmaal Returns (2008)
- Featured a bigger cast and more exaggerated comedy.
- Focused on misunderstandings in a married couple’s life.
3. Golmaal 3 (2010)
- Brought together multiple characters in a family drama setting.
- Became one of the first comedies to enter the ₹100 crore club.
4. Golmaal Again (2017)
- Mixed comedy with a supernatural theme.
- Starred Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Parineeti Chopra, Arshad Warsi, and others.
- Huge box office success with over ₹300 crore worldwide.
5. Golmaal 5 (TBA)
- In development, expected release post-2025.
Sooryavanshi (2021)
- Part of the Cop Universe; focuses on ATS chief Veer Sooryavanshi played by Akshay Kumar.
- Crosses over with characters from Singham and Simmba.
- Released during Diwali 2021 after COVID delays.
- Became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2021.
- Loved for its action, crossovers, and theatrical impact.
Rohit Shetty’s Style & Impact
- Known for mass entertainers, stylized car stunts, slow-motion hero entries, and multi-star casts.
- Has carved a niche in both action and comedy, blending them effectively.
- One of the highest-paid and most bankable directors in India.
- Also hosts TV shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Box Office Highlights (Approx.)
| Film | Release Year | Box Office (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Singham | 2011 | 140+ |
| Singham Returns | 2014 | 220+ |
| Singham Again | 2024 | 370+ |
| Golmaal Again | 2017 | 310+ |
| Sooryavanshi | 2021 | 290+ |
Legacy
- Created India’s first successful shared cinematic universe (Cop Universe).
- Master of combining action, humor, and emotion in commercial cinema.
- Continues to deliver box-office successes and mass appeal across generations.
