From Aryan Khan and Shah Rukh Khan to Soundarya Rajinikanth and Rajinikanth, actors whose children directed them

Team OTTplay

April 25, 2023

Aryan Khan and Shah Rukh Khan

For a recent commercial, Aryan Khan turned director and directed his father and superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Dhyan Sreenivasan and Sreenivasan

In his directorial debut, Love Action Drama, Dhyan Sreenivasan directed his father and actor Sreenivasan, who had a pivotal role as Nayanthara's father.

Natesh Hegde and Gopal Hegde

Natesh Hegde directed his father, Gopal Hegde, in Pedro, which was released in 2021.

Prithviraj and Mallika Sukumaran

In his second directorial effort, Bro Daddy, Prithviraj Sukumaran got the opportunity to direct his mother, Mallika Sukumaran, who played his onscreen grandmother in the film.

Randhir Kapoor and Raj Kapoor

Randhir Kapoor turned director and not only directed his father, Raj Kapoor, but also his grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor, in Kal Aaj Aur Kal.

Ravi Babu and Chalapathi Rao

Ravi Babu directed Allari back in 2002, which featured his father Chalapathi Rao in a supporting role.

Sidharth Bharathan and KPAC Lalitha

In his 2015 directorial effort, Chandrettan Evideya, Sidharth Bharathan roped in his mother and late actor KPAC Lalitha to play an important role.

Soundarya Rajinikanth and Rajinikanth

Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is a successful graphic designer, made her directorial debut with the 3D animated period action film Kochadaiiyaan, which featured her father and legendary actor Rajinikanth in the titular role.

Vineeth Sreenivasan and Sreenivasan

In his rom-com Thattathin Marayathu, Vineeth Sreenivasan cast his father, actor-filmmaker Sreenivasan, to play a supporting role as Isha Talvar's onscreen father.