Actor & Director

Mahesh Manjrekar: Movies & Box Office

films: 64
as director: 14
on screen: 1999–2025
box office: $115M
average score: 57

Born: August 16, 1958 (age 68)
Birthplace: Bombay, Bombay State, India
Full name: Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar
Citizenship: Indian
Occupations: Actor,Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Years active: 1975-present
Spouses: Deepa Mehta, Medha Manjrekar
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Mahesh Manjrekar Movies

The highest-rated films Mahesh Manjrekar is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Man Who Feels No Pain (Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota) (2019) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Mahesh Manjrekar's Career in Numbers

Mahesh Manjrekar's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mahesh Manjrekar works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Vaastav (1999) to Devmanus (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Mahesh Manjrekar Movies by Decade

1990s 1
2000s 19
2010s 32
2020s 12

The 2010s were Mahesh Manjrekar's busiest decade, with 32 films.

Mahesh Manjrekar Movies by Genre

Drama 18
Action 16
Comedy 9
Thriller 6
Crime 5
Romance 1
Fantasy 1
Family 1

Drama is the genre Mahesh Manjrekar has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of action (16).

Mahesh Manjrekar Career Milestones

First film: Vaastav 1999
Biggest box office hit: Ready $24.7M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Man Who Feels No Pain (Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota) Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film: Devmanus 2025

64 credits

Mahesh Manjrekar Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mahesh Manjrekar is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 14 as director and 50 as actor. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar

Mahesh Manjrekar Movies as an Actor

Biography

Who Is Mahesh Manjrekar?

Mahesh Manjrekar was born in Bombay, Bombay State, India in 1958 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1999, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar, born on 16th August 1958, is a renowned Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has predominantly worked in Hindi films, Marathi, Telugu, and Bhojpuri films. Manjrekar's contribution to the film industry started in 1975 and he has been active till the present day. His directorial ventures have earned him critical acclaim, particularly for films like Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000), and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005). Manjrekar's work has earned him a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi for Astitva and two Star Screen Awards. Aside from his acting and directing endeavors, he has also been the host of the reality show, Bigg Boss Marathi since 2018. The actor's career is filled with notable performances in various films, including his portrayal of negative roles in Arrambam (2013), Okkadunnadu (2007), and as the gangster Javed in the film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). He was even involved in Indian politics, running as an MNS candidate from Mumbai North West in the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, though he was not elected.

Works with

Who Mahesh Manjrekar Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mahesh Manjrekar shares the most films with. Sachin Khedekar comes first, with 14 films together, followed by Sanjay Dutt (12).

FAQ

Mahesh Manjrekar: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Mahesh Manjrekar been in?

Mahesh Manjrekar is credited on 64 films, from 1999 to 2025. 50 of them as an actor and 14 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Mahesh Manjrekar's highest-grossing movie?

Ready (2011) is Mahesh Manjrekar's biggest box office hit, with $24.7M worldwide, ahead of Dabangg 3 (2019) ($14.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Mahesh Manjrekar's movies have made $115M.

Mahesh Manjrekar's biggest hits

What is the best Mahesh Manjrekar movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mahesh Manjrekar's best-rated film is The Man Who Feels No Pain (Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota) (2019) with a score of 80, followed by Mulshi Pattern (2018) (80).

Best Mahesh Manjrekar movies, ranked

How old is Mahesh Manjrekar?

Mahesh Manjrekar is 68 years old, born on August 16, 1958 in Bombay, Bombay State, India.

What is Mahesh Manjrekar's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mahesh Manjrekar's filmography is Coolie (2025), in the role of Kakkar.

Who does Mahesh Manjrekar work with most often?

Mahesh Manjrekar shares the most films with Sachin Khedekar (14 films), Sanjay Dutt (12 films) and Ajay Devgn (5 films).

The Best Mahesh Manjrekar Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 64 credits.

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