Rohit Shetty began his career in the Indian film industry as an assistant director, working under filmmaker Kuku Kohli on projects including Phool Aur Kaante and Suhaag. Shetty made his directorial debut with the action-drama Zameen in 2003, which marked his entry into the director’s chair. The filmmaker gained widespread recognition and success with a series of hit comedies, Golmaal, Bol Bachchan, and the creation of the cop universe including Singham, Simmba and Sooryavanshi.
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Rohit Shetty’s Blockbuster Hits
Here is the list of the best films directed by Rohit Shetty that define Bollywood dynamism.
1. Golmaal: Fun Umlimited
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
The comedy-drama follows the misadventures of four friends—Gopal, Lucky, Madhav, and Laxman, who live together in a rented apartment.
To avoid being evicted from their apartment, the friends devise various schemes to keep the landlord happy. Meanwhile, the landlord becomes suspicious of the four friends and their true identities, which leads to chaos in their lives. Amidst the chaos, Gopal and his friends get involved in a series of hilarious incidents involving mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and slapstick comedy.
2. Singham
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
The film revolves around the life of an honest and fearless police officer serving in the village of Shivgarh. As Singham confronts Shikre and his criminal empire, he faces numerous challenges and threats to his personal and professional life. Despite attempts to intimidate him, Singham remains resolute in his commitment to uphold the law and protect the innocent.
Rohit Shetty’s action-packed drama features Ajay Devgn, Kajal Aggarwal, and Prakash Raj, among others.
3. Bol Bachchan
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
The plot follows Abbas pretending to be a devout Hindu named Abhishek Bachchan to gain employment since Prithviraj has a strong aversion to Muslims due to a past incident. However, keeping up the facade becomes increasingly challenging, leading to hilarious situations and misunderstandings.
The film is known for its slapstick humor, witty dialogues, and entertaining performances by the cast.
4. Dilwale
Platform: Netflix
Raj and Meera’s love story is complicated by their respective pasts, which involve connections to powerful crime syndicates. As their romance blossoms, they must confront their troubled histories and face the consequences of their actions.
Shahrukh Khan and Kajol starrer explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption amidst the backdrop of crime and action.
5. Chennai Express
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Featuring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles, the comedy action drama follows the journey of Rahul, who reluctantly boards the Chennai Express train to fulfill his late grandfather’s final wish, only to find himself entangled with Meenamma, a spirited Tamil girl fleeing an arranged marriage.
As they traverse through comedic and action-packed obstacles, their initially tumultuous relationship blossoms into love amidst cultural clashes and familial confrontations.
6. Simmba
Platform: ZEE5
The story follows Sangram ‘Simmba’ Bhalerao, a corrupt police officer serving in Shivgarh. However, his life takes a drastic turn when a tragic incident involving a young woman he cares about forces him to confront his own conscience. Driven by a newfound sense of responsibility and justice, Simmba embarks on a mission to seek vengeance for the victim and bring her perpetrators to justice.
The film features Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Sonu Sood, and Ashutosh Rana, among others.
7. Sooryavanshi
Platform: Netflix
As Sooryavanshi uncovers a larger conspiracy involving international terrorists and powerful individuals, he gets external threats and internal corruption within the system. The film culminates in a dramatic showdown between the protagonist and the terrorists, featuring intense action sequences and high-stakes drama.
Moreover, the action drama features cameo appearances by Ajay Devgn as Singham and Ranveer Singh as Simmba, further expanding Rohit Shetty’s cop universe.
Rohit Shetty has made an indelible mark on Bollywood through his pioneering fusion of high-octane action and rib-tickling comedy, revitalizing the industry’s cinematic landscape. The filmmaker’s contributions have not only shaped the cinematic zeitgeist but have also solidified Bollywood’s global appeal, cementing his status as one of its most influential auteurs.