Ayan Mukerji’s directorial debut, Wake Up Sid, starring Ranbir Kapoor. This rom-com was a critical and commercial hit, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director, sharing it with Zoya Akhtar.
Wake Up Sid (2009)
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This engaging romantic drama traces the lives and evolving love between Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, set against vivid backdrops of trekking trails and weddings.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
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Mukerji’s bold leap into fantasy filmmaking, Brahmāstra, introduces the elaborate Astraverse. Despite mixed reviews for its dialogue, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022.
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022)
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Though not directed by him, Mukerji began his cinematic journey as an assistant director on Swades, under Ashutosh Gowariker.
Swades (2004)
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Ayan worked as an assistant director on this quirky comedy by Sujoy Ghosh. The film, starring Vivek Oberoi and Ayesha Takia, offered him experience in handling lighthearted storytelling.
Home Delivery: Aapko… Ghar Tak (2005)
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Continuing his apprenticeship, Mukerji assisted Karan Johar on this ensemble relationship drama, even making a brief on-screen appearance.
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
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A major shift from his romantic and fantasy films, War 2 will mark Ayan’s first action thriller in the YRF Spy Universe starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani.
War 2 (2025)
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Ayan has two highly anticipated movies in his pipeline. He is set to direct Brahmāstra: Part Two – Dev and its third instalment, which are currently expected to be released in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Upcoming projects
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