Behind every Gujarati hit is a director shaping the story. This list ranks the most prolific Gujarati film directors by their body of work in our verified database, from National Award winners to box office record setters.
Krishnadev Yagnik, Abhishek Shah, Abhishek Jain and others have built the modern Dhollywood grammar.
This list is built from the Gujaratipedia database, a verified record of Gujarat cross-checked against IMDb, Wikipedia and trade press. Nothing here is invented: where a credit, figure or fact could not be confirmed from a real source, it is left out rather than guessed. That is why you can trust these rankings, and why they read differently from the recycled listicles elsewhere.
Explore every director on Gujaratipedia →Known for Bicharo Bachelor (2026), Desh Book (2014), Frendo (2024), Jija Sala Jija (2025) (12 films in our database).
Known for 2G Apartments (2022), Blind Dates (2022), Chhutacheda (2025), Chhutachheda (2025) (11 films in our database).
Known for Bagaavat (2018), Bagavat (2018), Bakhad Jantar (2023), Bawari (2020) (11 films in our database).
Known for Ek Premno Divano Ek Prem Ni Divani (2014), Gori Taro Piyu Kare Pokar (2016), Hal Bheru Gamde (2024), Jag Jite Nahi Ne Haiyu Hare Nahi (2017) (10 films in our database).
Known for Ek Chapti Sindur (2021), Gangaram (2023), Have shu? (2022), Nani (2023) (9 films in our database).
Known for Amar Prem (2021), Bholaa: The Power of Man (2025), Call 104 (2025), State of Ramadhani - Dharyu Dhani nu Thay (2026) (8 films in our database).
Known for KUKA Is Money Cash (2026), Love Lafru Lagan (2017), Love No Bhavado (2022), Patni Nachave Bhagwan Bachave (2018) (8 films in our database).
Known for Chhello Divas (2015), Danny Jigar (2024), Naadi Dosh (2022), Raado (2022) (8 films in our database).
Known for Baap No Bagicho (2021), Bewafa Sajan (2015), Collector Viraaj Gujarati Film 2025 (2025), Hure Pujaran Tara Soor Ni (2018) (7 films in our database).
Known for Ba Tane Hun Kyan Rakhu (2019), Bachu Ni Benpani (2025), Best of Luck Laalu (2017), Carry On Kesar (2017) (7 films in our database).
Known for Jaljeera (2024), Johnnyengineer (2020), Napaas (2025), Napass (2025) (6 films in our database).
Known for Bhoomi (2024), Mukti Ghar (2024), Paatra (2020), Popaat (2023) (6 films in our database).
Known for Fuleku (2023), Hu (2018), Hu - Atra Tatra Sarvatra (2023), Kanubhai The Great (2023) (6 films in our database).
Known for Dil ek mandir (2019), Ek Chapti Sindur (2021), Ek chance (2023), Gopala (2023) (6 films in our database).
Known for Bharat Ni Dikri (2025), Dadagiri (2024), Dil Dosti Love In Life (2018), Ekko Badshah Rani (2016) (6 films in our database).
Known for Cash on Delivery (2017), Gajab Thai Gayo! (2022), Hello (2023), Sharato Lagu (2018) (6 films in our database).
Known for Aey Mastarni (2017), Apexa (2023), Jethalal Na Bhavada (2025), Maher Karo Maa Meldi (2026) (6 films in our database).
Known for 31st December (2024), Check & Mate (2025), GJ to NJ (Gujarat Thi New Jersey) (2022), Kachufool (2021) (6 films in our database).
Known for All The Best Pandya (2025), Bachubhai (2023), Chor Bani Thangaat Kare (2017), Lagan Special (2024) (6 films in our database).
Known for Chaki Kahe Chaka Jo Baka (2015), Gandhi Ni Bakri (2019), Kaano (2026), Love U Baka (2016) (6 films in our database).
Known for Boss Pappu Pass Thai Gayo (2014), Bubbly Bindaas (2024), Dikro Maro Vahal No Varasdar (2015), Odhani (2014) (6 films in our database).
Known for Cheelzadap (2019), Firki (2026), Jai Kanhaiyalall Ki (2026), Jaysuk Zdpayo (2022) (5 films in our database).
Known for Malik Ni Varta (2025), Natak! (2024), Petipack (2022), Tame Keva? (2018) (5 films in our database).
Known for Armaan: Story of a Storyteller (2017), Congratulations (2023), Dhuandhaar (2021), Kabanda (2026) (5 films in our database).
Known for All Are Welcome (2021), Chakkar (2022), Dhooni (2024), Janjar Na Zankare (2018) (5 films in our database).
Known for All The Best Pandya (2025), Bachubhai (2023), Lagan Special (2024), Reva (2018) (5 films in our database).
Known for Golkeri (2020), Gulaam Chor (2023), Kutch Express (2023), Maharani (2025) (5 films in our database).
Known for Fillam (2016), Raghu CNG (2019), Ram Bharosey (2024), Saiyar Mori Re (2022) (5 films in our database).
Known for Dhampachhada (2025), RIP - Ramnik in Problem (2021), Vaarta Re Vaarta (2023), Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu (2024) (4 films in our database).
Known for Kasauti Mamta Ni (2018), Mane Lagi Re Lagan Tara Prem Ni (2022), Nahi Re Chute Taro Saath (2014), Sasan (2024) (4 films in our database).
New Gujarati films, people and records are documented all the time, and this list is refreshed as the database grows, so it stays current rather than going stale. For full profiles, complete filmographies, ratings and the sources behind every entry, open the Gujaratipedia directory linked above and search any name. If you spot something missing or out of date, that is exactly the kind of gap this project exists to close.
Abhishek Shah (Hellaro, a National Award winner) and Krishnadev Yagnik (Chhello Divas, Vash) are among the most acclaimed.