Actors As Directors: Whenever actors took charge of a film, know what was the condition of their first film..

Sonu Sood's directorial debut 'Fateh' was released on January 10. The film did not do anything special at the box office. The film has earned Rs 2 crore 45 lakh on the opening day. This action film starring Sonu Sood also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Naseeruddin Shah. Even before Sonu Sood, many actors have tried their hand at direction. Let's know how their first films have fared at the box office.

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut started her film career as an actress in the film 'Gangster'. After this, she was a part of many films as an actress till 2017. In the year 2019, the actress made her debut in the field of direction. She made her directorial debut with the film 'Manikarnika'. Made on a budget of Rs 101 crore, this film did not do anything special at the box office. In India, this film had collected Rs 98.02 crore.

Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar's film 'Dil Chahta Hai' was released in 2001. This film was directed by Farhan Akhtar. Made on a budget of Rs 13 crore, this film did well at the box office. The film collected Rs 20.30 crore.

Kunal Khemu
Actor Kunal Khemu made his directorial debut in the year 2024. He directed the film 'Madgaon Express'. Made on a budget of 30 crores, this film collected Rs 35.72 crore in India.

Ajay Devgan
Ajay made his debut as a director with the 2008 film 'You Me Aur Hum'. His wife actress Kajol also worked in this film. Made on a budget of Rs 25 crore, this film was a flop. It collected Rs 20.64 crore at the box office.

Mohanlal
South actor Mohanlal made his directorial debut with 'Barroz' in December 2024. Mohanlal has played the lead role in this film. According to reports, the budget of the film is Rs 150 crore. However, the film is not doing well at the box office. The film has collected Rs 9.83 crore from the box office so far.

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