Nitesh Tiwari
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Nitesh Tiwari (born 22 May 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his works in Bollywood. He made his directorial debut by co-directing Chillar Party (2011) which won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film for that year. He then directed the supernatural political drama Bhoothnath Returns (2014) which became a box office hit.
In 2016, he scripted, and directed Dangal which was screened at the Beijing International Film Festival in April 2017 and second BRICS festival in June 2017. The film is the highest-grossing Indian films and the fifth highest grossing non-English film, having collected over ₹2,000 crore (US$280 million) of which more than ₹1,200 crore was earned in China, where it has emerged as one of the top 20 highest-grossers of all time.
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Ramayana Trailer Review: Yash Steals the Show
The trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, released during the auspicious Brahma Muhurtham early this morning, marks a significant improvement over the earlier glimpse. The…
July 30, 2026
Ramayana Trailer Release Date Locked: July 30 at Brahma Muhurtham
The makers of Ramayana have officially locked the trailer release date. The much-awaited glimpse will be released globally on July 30 at 4:15 AM…
July 28, 2026
Spider-Man Brand New Day Gets Ramayana Trailer Bonus
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature the latest Ramayana and Avengers: Doomsday trailers before screenings in India from July 30.
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Ranbir Kapoor Discusses Ramayana Role at San Diego Comic-Con
The Ramayana team made a grand appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, promoting India’s most ambitious mythological drama on a global stage. Ranbir Kapoor,…
July 24, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Nitesh Tiwari
How old is Nitesh Tiwari?
Nitesh Tiwari is 53 years old, born on 22 May 1973.
When was Nitesh Tiwari born?
Nitesh Tiwari was born on 22 May 1973.
What are Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming movies?
Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming movie is Ramayana.
What is Nitesh Tiwari's profession?
Nitesh Tiwari works in the film industry as Director, Writer (active 2011 - Present).