Today, we celebrate the birthday of Ayan Mukerji, a director whose cinematic vision has captivated audiences and redefined storytelling in Indian cinema. Known for his groundbreaking work in films like “Wake Up Sid” and the highly successful “Brahmāstra” series, Mukerji’s creative brilliance continues to inspire. His unique approach to filmmaking blends vibrant storytelling with innovative visual aesthetics, making each project a memorable experience.
Let’s explore the highest-grossing films directed by Ayan Mukerji, along with their budgets and streaming platforms:
“Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013)
- Synopsis: A musical romantic comedy-drama, “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” follows the journey of four friends as they navigate love, friendship, and life.
- Box Office: The film emerged as a major blockbuster, grossing ₹319.6 crore (approximately US$38 million) worldwide. It ranks as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.
- Budget: The exact budget for “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” is ₹40 Crore. but it was a high-production-value film with stunning visuals and exotic locations.
- Streaming Platform: As of now, “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” is available on Netflix. It occasionally airs on television channels and can be rented or purchased on few other digital platforms.
“Wake Up Sid” (2009)
- Synopsis: A coming-of-age comedy, “Wake Up Sid” revolves around a lazy, carefree young man who discovers responsibility and ambition.
- Box Office: The film opened to strong reviews and box-office returns, marking Ayan Mukerji’s directorial debut. While it wasn’t as massive a hit as “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” it still performed well collecting ₹48 Crore.
- Budget: “Wake Up Sid” had a moderate budget with ₹18 Crore focusing more on storytelling and performances.
- Streaming Platform: “Wake Up Sid” is available for streaming on Netflix.
“Brahmāstra” (2022)
- Synopsis: A fantasy adventure trilogy, “Brahmāstra” features Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan. Ayan Mukerji directs this ambitious project.
- Box Office: The film opened with mixed reviews for its VFX work but the film also grossed well at the box office for two weeks collecting over ₹420 Crores.
- Budget: The combined budget for the entire trilogy is estimated to be around ₹300-350 crores.
- Streaming Platform: The first part, “Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva,” is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. The second part of this trilogy is under script works and will start shooting by next year.
As he marks another year, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a year filled with creativity, success, and joy. Happy Birthday, Ayan Mukerji!