Actor

Makrand Deshpande: Movies & Box Office

films: 71
on screen: 1988–2025
box office: $79.8M
average score: 52

Known for

The Best Makrand Deshpande Movies

The highest-rated films Makrand Deshpande is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Monkey Man (2024) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Makrand Deshpande's Career in Numbers

Makrand Deshpande's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Makrand Deshpande works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) to Daaku Maharaaj (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Makrand Deshpande Movies by Decade

1980s 4
1990s 7
2000s 15
2010s 27
2020s 18

The 2010s were Makrand Deshpande's busiest decade, with 27 films.

Makrand Deshpande Movies by Genre

Drama 19
Comedy 10
Action 9
Thriller 9
Crime 6
Romance 5
Animation 2
Horror 2
History 1
Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Makrand Deshpande has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of comedy (10).

Makrand Deshpande Career Milestones

First film: Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1988
Biggest box office hit: Monkey Man $35.4M worldwide
Best-rated film: Monkey Man Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film: Daaku Maharaaj 2025

71 credits

Makrand Deshpande Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Makrand Deshpande is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 52. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Works with

Who Makrand Deshpande Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Makrand Deshpande shares the most films with. Naseeruddin Shah comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Irrfan Khan (3).

FAQ

Makrand Deshpande: Questions & Answers

How many movies Makrand Deshpande has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Makrand Deshpande been in?

Makrand Deshpande is credited on 71 films, from 1988 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Makrand Deshpande's highest-grossing movie?

Monkey Man (2024) is Makrand Deshpande's biggest box office hit, with $35.4M worldwide, ahead of Malang (2020) ($8.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Makrand Deshpande's movies have made $79.8M.

Makrand Deshpande's biggest hits

What is the best Makrand Deshpande movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Makrand Deshpande's best-rated film is Monkey Man (2024) with a score of 75, followed by Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (2024) (74).

Best Makrand Deshpande movies, ranked

What is Makrand Deshpande's newest movie?

The most recent film on Makrand Deshpande's filmography is Jaat (2025).

Who does Makrand Deshpande work with most often?

Makrand Deshpande shares the most films with Naseeruddin Shah (7 films), Irrfan Khan (3 films) and Sudheer Karamana (3 films).

The Best Makrand Deshpande Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 71 credits.

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