Happy Birthday Rakesh Roshan: Top 10 films directed by him
Rakesh Roshan is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and former actor, best known for creating the blockbuster Krrish franchise and has directed several hits like Koi... Mil Gaya and Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. Let's have a look the films directed by him.
Karan Arjun One of Rakesh Roshan's most well-known movies is this fantasy action thriller. Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan play the title characters, two brothers who are killed by their avaricious uncle and then reincarnate to exact revenge. Combining action, drama, romance, and the theme of reincarnation, the movie—which also features Rakhee Gulzar as their mother—is a quintessential example of a Bollywood masala entertainer.
2/10
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai This musical romantic thriller marked the highly successful debuts of Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel. The film's love story takes a tragic turn when Rohit, a struggling singer, is killed. The heartbroken heroine, Sonia, then travels abroad and meets Raj, who is a man who resembles Rohit exactly. The film chronicles their search for the truth about Rohit's death. The enormous box office success made Hrithik Roshan a star overnight. The film's memorable songs and Hrithik's dual role were highlights.
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Koi... Mil Gaya Koi... Mil Gaya, a sci-fi drama which was revolutionary for the Indian movie industry at the time, shows viewers an alien who is named Jadoo. The main character in the story is Rohit Mehra, a young man with a developmental disability who inadvertently learns and connects with beings from space. He does this using his deceased father's supercomputer....An alien helps Rohit after being 'stranded'. The alien Jadoo uses his powers to increase Rohit's cognitive abilities and physically enhance his abilities. The film is a superior story of friendship and determination. The film received many awards and was praised as a critical and financial success.
4/10
Krrish Krrish is a superhero movie that is the next part of the successful Koi…Mil Gaya. It picks up the story of Krishna Mehra, the son of Rohit Mehra, who has inherited his father’s special powers. At the beginning of this movie, Krishna falls in love with Priya and moves to Singapore. After a series of events, Krishna must accept the call to be a superhero Krrish to stop a scientist’s plan to change the future.
Krrish 3 In keeping with the superhero's story, this is the third movie in the Krrish franchise. In this episode, Krrish battles the evil mutant Kaal and his army of "Maanvars" (man-animals), a new and powerful adversary. The movie examines themes of sacrifice and good versus evil as Krrish and his father, a scientist, must protect humanity from a deadly virus that Kaal has spread. Its huge action scenes and fantastic storyline solidify its status as a big blockbuster.
6/10
Khoon Bhari Maang Khoon Bhari Maang is a revenge thriller and is frequently called one of Rekha's best roles. Aarti, a wealthy widow, is cheated and forced into a river full of crocodiles by her husband and best friend in this movie, which is based on the Australian mini-series Return to Eden. She returns with a new identity to get revenge on those who did wrong to her after surviving and undergoing extensive plastic surgery. Both critically and commercially, the movie was a huge success.
7/10
Khudgarz Rakesh Roshan made his directorial debut with this box office hit. Amar and Bihari, two childhood friends from different backgrounds, have a tense relationship that is explored in this drama. The movie points out on how even the strongest of relationships can be ruined by miscommunications and selfishness. The film, starring Jeetendra and Shatrughan Sinha, was praised for its powerful performances and emotional depth, marking Roshan's reputation as a promising filmmaker.
8/10
Kishen Kanhaiya Anil Kapoor plays twin brothers Kishen and Kanhaiya, who are split up at birth, in this remake of the iconic Ram Aur Shyam. One becomes a shy and mistreated young man, while the other is a confident young man. The plot focuses on their reunion and how they trade places to reveal their evil family members. Anil Kapoor's dual performance is a major highlight of the enjoyable comedy-drama.
Koyla Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit star in this dark action thriller, which is renowned for its dramatic and gripping plot. The narrative centres on Shankar, a simple-minded and silent worker who is taken advantage of by Raja, a vicious criminal lord. Gauri, an innocent village girl, falls in love with Shankar when the crime lord tries to marry her. Shankar regains his voice and seeks retribution after Raja cruelly tortures him. The main cast gives strong performances in this unvarnished and poignant story of love, treachery, and retribution.
10/10
King Uncle In the family drama King Uncle, Jackie Shroff plays Ashok Bansal, a wealthy and strict man who believes that money is all that matters because of a traumatic childhood. When a mischievous orphan girl named Munna enters his life and teaches him the value of family and love, his life completely changes. Shah Rukh Khan and Nagma are also in the movie. It's a heartwarming tale of finding happiness outside of material wealth and redemption.
![Krrish 3 In keeping with the superhero's story, this is the third movie in the Krrish franchise. In this episode, Krrish battles the evil mutant Kaal and his army of "Maanvars" (man-animals), a new and powerful adversary. The movie examines themes of sacrifice and good versus evil as Krrish and his father, a scientist, must protect humanity from a deadly virus that Kaal has spread. Its huge action scenes and fantastic storyline solidify its status as a big blockbuster.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/09/20250906080126_r-krrish-three.jpg "Krrish 3 In keeping with the superhero's story, this is the third movie in the Krrish franchise. In this episode, Krrish battles the evil mutant Kaal and his army of "Maanvars" (man-animals), a new and powerful adversary. The movie examines themes of sacrifice and good versus evil as Krrish and his father, a scientist, must protect humanity from a deadly virus that Kaal has spread. Its huge action scenes and fantastic storyline solidify its status as a big blockbuster.")
