By Hemant SharmaWhen we talk about Bollywood films, we often talk about the main stars of the films, the storyline, and stuff like that. Though, many people just forget about how much work it took to make that film and present it to the mass audience. Well, no one can blame them for this, but yes, it is a lot of work that goes into making a film, and it is all just behind-the-scenes work, quite literally! And whoever funds these films so that the stories can be brought to life, that’s who we call a film producer, who risks a ton of money on a film. Today, though, we’re here to take a look at the top 10 richest film producers in India as of 2025, you know, the ones who probably made successful movies and ended up becoming rich that way.
1. Kalanithi Maran – ₹33,400 Crore
Well, it could very well be the case that most of you were expecting a different name on the very top of this list, but it is actually Kalanithi Maran who’s the richest film producer in the country as of 2025. How? Well, his net worth is about ₹33,400 Crore, and literally no other film producer comes even close to this number. For those who don’t know anything about him yet, well, he’s the one who owns Sun Pictures, and also he is the one running the Sun Group in the country. And as for what he and his company have produced so far, well, that would include hits like Jailer, Enthiran, and Petta.
2. Ronnie Screwvala – ₹12,800 Crore
A man that started UTV back in the 1990s, which he later sold it to Disney for over a billion dollars, certainly had to be on this list because he’s also in the film production scene, right? And yes, that man is Ronnie Screwvala himself. And if you have watched big hits like Uri and Kedarnath, then you must have seen the name RSVP Movies in the starting scenes, right? Well, that’s the company behind these movies and many others, and it is actually Ronnie Screwvala who now runs this company. As for how rich he is, well, his net worth is somewhere around ₹12,800 crore mark.
3. Aditya Chopra – ₹7,500 Crore
This is probably the most recognizable name on this list today, and that’s just because he’s the one behind Yash Raj Films. It is not just the most successful production house in Bollywood but one of the oldest established ones as well. The movies that this production house has produced include names like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, War, and Pathaan. Oh, and his net worth is somewhere around ₹7,500 crore, in case you wanted to know.
4. Arjan & Kishore Lulla – ₹7,400 Crore (combined)
Without a doubt, Eros International had to be one of the most famous and premium production houses in the country, which works on not just producing movies but distributing Indian films globally as well. And it is actually the Lulla brothers who run this production house, and just because of that, they’ve a huge estimated net worth of about ₹7,400 crore.
5. Karan Johar – ₹1,700 Crore
It is just not possible that you don’t know Karan Johar’s name if you have ever watched a Bollywood movie, especially the newer era ones. That’s just not possible. He is literally the one super well-known film producer who always stays in the spotlight. Though, he’s just not a filmmaker or producer, he also is the head of Dharma Productions at present. Those super hit movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Raazi, and Brahmāstra? Oh yes, he’s the one who had a lot to do in the production of these movies, so it’s no wonder his net worth is somewhere around ₹1,700 crore.
6. Gauri Khan – ₹1,600 Crore
Up next is Gauri Khan, yes, the better half of Shah Rukh Khan. For those who had no idea that she was a film producer, well, just know that she is also the co-founder of Red Chillies Entertainment and the sixth richest film producer in India as of 2025. She, with her production company, has produced some of the amazing movies we all loved like Chennai Express, Raees, and Jawan. As for her net worth, that’s somewhere around ₹1,600 crore.
7. Aamir Khan – ₹1,500 Crore
Aamir Khan is also a producer? Oh yes, he is! It could very well be that many of you didn’t even know this, but he is actually the one who owns Aamir Khan Productions, which is one of the most successful production houses in the country, and mainly known for producing critically acclaimed and commercially hit films such as Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, and Secret Superstar. His net worth number isn’t readily mentioned anywhere, but it is believed to be anywhere from ₹1,500 to ₹1,900 crore.
8. Bhushan Kumar – ₹1,400 Crore
And sure enough, the current managing director of the largest music and film production company had to be on this list, right? So, here we are with Bhushan Kumar on this list, and we don’t even need to tell you about how good of the movies T-Series has produced over the years are, like Aashiqui 2, Kabir Singh, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
9. Sajid Nadiadwala – ₹1,100 Crore
Then comes Sajid Nadiadwala, at present the head of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and has been in the film industry for decades now, which is the reason why he has made it to this list. And if you still don’t get it, he’s the one behind films like Kick, Baaghi, Housefull series, and Highway, and many more.
10. Ekta Kapoor – ₹1,030 Crore
When we’re talking about producers in India, we can’t just look past Ekta Kapoor’s name, right? Like she is a very well-known name herself, and her company is also very famous and goes by the name Balaji Motion Pictures. Though some consider her work to be a little controversial, she sure is one of the very well-known producers in the country.
Conclusion
There you have it. If it is the richest film producer in 2025 right here in India that we’re talking about, then these ten had to be on this list, no two ways about that. If you check out the works and projects these producers have funded, you’ll realize why they’re so rich in the film industry right now.