Director

Krishnadev Yagnik

Krishnadev Yagnik is the guy who basically put Gujarati cinema on the map in a big way. Since launching his directorial career in 2013, he's become one of the most bankable names in Gujarati films, delivering massive hits like Chhello Divas (2015) and Shu Thayu? (2018)—both among the highest-grossing Gujarati films ever made. His success wasn't limited to regional cinema either; in 2016, he ventured into Hindi cinema with Days of Tafree, a Hindi remake of his own Chhello Divas, proving his storytelling could transcend language barriers. Co-founding the production house Belvedere Films, Yagnik has built an entire ecosystem around his creative vision, producing and directing some of the most commercially successful Gujarati films of the last decade. What sets Yagnik apart is his knack for making films that resonate with audiences while being commercially savvy—he knows exactly what will work at the box office without compromising on entertainment value. His contribution to Gujarati cinema has been massive; he's basically shown that regional films can be just as profitable and impactful as mainstream Bollywood productions. In recent years, he's stayed prolific with films like Raado (2022), Naadi Dosh (2022), and Vash (2023), continuing to expand the Gujarati film industry's reach. For film buffs who care about quality regional cinema, Yagnik is undoubtedly one of the most important contemporary directors shaping the landscape beyond Hindi cinema.