5. A.R. Murugadoss

A.R. Murugadoss is known for movies like Ghajini, Akira, and Holiday. He is also a renowned director in the Tamil & Telugu film industry. According to reports, Murugadoss reportedly takes away Rs. 16 crores per movie.
6. Mani Ratnam

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam needs no introduction. While his cinematic skills are unmatchable, the director supposedly takes away Rs. 9 crores for directing a movie.