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
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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Movie Echo Score: Score 80 The Man Who Feels No Pain (Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota) 2019 · Surya's Grandpa, Ajoba -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Mulshi Pattern 2018 -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 The Man Who Feels No Pain 2018 · Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 The White Tiger 2021 · The Stork -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Velaikkaran 2017 · Madhav Kurup -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 Yatra 2 2024 · Chandrababu Naidu
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
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
14- 2022
Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha Drama - 2016
Natsamrat Drama Worldwide box office: $633 - 2013
Kokanastha - 2012
Kaksparsh Drama - 2011
Ami Subhash Bolchi Drama - 2005
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Fantasy Worldwide box office: $10.4K - 2005
Viruddh… Family Comes First Family Worldwide box office: $2.05M - 2004
Rakht Thriller - 2002
Hathyar - 2002
Pitaah Drama - 2001
Tera Mera Saath Rahen Drama - 2000
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai Comedy - 2000
Kurukshetra Crime Worldwide box office: $36.9K - 1999
Vaastav Drama
Mahesh Manjrekar Movies as an Actor
50- 2025
Coolie as Kakkar · Action Worldwide box office: $7.5M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2025
Thug Life Action Worldwide box office: $1.32M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2025
Devmanus Drama Worldwide box office: $398 - 2024
Yatra 2 as Chandrababu Naidu · Drama Worldwide box office: $30.9K Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2022
Mister Mummy Comedy - 2022
De Dhakka 2 - 2022
Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Finance Minister · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.2M Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2022
Pondicherry Drama - 2021
Antim: The Final Truth as Satya Vichare · Action Worldwide box office: $759K Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2021
Mumbai Saga Crime Worldwide box office: $2.24M Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2021
The White Tiger as The Stork · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.12M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2019
Dabangg 3 as Hariya · Action Worldwide box office: $14.8M Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2019
Saaho as Prince · Action Worldwide box office: $5.71M Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2019
Setters as Choudhry Ji · Thriller - 2019
The Man Who Feels No Pain (Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota) as Surya's Grandpa, Ajoba · Action Worldwide box office: $162K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2019
Vinaya Vidheya Rama as Chief Minister of Bihar · Action Worldwide box office: $42.8K Movie Echo Score: 10 - 2019
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha Drama - 2019
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha Drama - 2018
Mulshi Pattern Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2018
The Man Who Feels No Pain as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba · Action Worldwide box office: $162K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2018
Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night Drama - 2018
Selection Day as Tommy Sir · Drama - 2017
Velaikkaran as Madhav Kurup · Thriller Worldwide box office: $570K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2016
Badsha - the Don as Shyam Bhai · Romance - 2015
Akhil as Divya's Father · Action - 2015
A Paying Ghost - 2014
Rege as Pradeep Sharma · Crime - 2014
Singham Returns as CM Vikram Adhikari · Action Worldwide box office: $1.97M - 2013
Arrambam as Mahadev Rane · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.84M - 2013
Aajcha Divas Majha Drama - 2013
Himmatwala Action Worldwide box office: $8.64M - 2012
OMG: Oh My God! as Lawyer Sardesai · Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.1M - 2011
Loot as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti · Crime Worldwide box office: $16.1K - 2011
Fakta Ladh Mhana as Bababhai - 2011
Ready as Ram Kapoor · Action Worldwide box office: $24.7M - 2010
Don Seenu as Mukesh Duggal · Comedy - 2010
Teen Patti as Dagdu Seth · Thriller Worldwide box office: $17.3K - 2010
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho as Doctor · Comedy - 2010
Adhurs as Don Baba · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.76K - 2009
99 as AGM · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.02M - 2009
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy as Shivaji Maharaj · Drama - 2008
Uladhaal as Special Appearance · Thriller - 2007
Okkadunnadu as Sona Bhai · Action - 2006
Zinda as Joy Fernandes · Action Worldwide box office: $3.47M - 2006
Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride as Chappu Bhai · Comedy - 2005
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma - 2004
Musafir as Lukka · Action Worldwide box office: $4M - 2004
Plan as Sultan · Action - 2003
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye as Munna Bhai Hatela · Drama - 2002
Kaante as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav · Crime Worldwide box office: $5.75M
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.
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).
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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