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Mahesh Manjrekar

Mahesh Manjrekar

Actor, director and writer · Born August 16, 1958 (68) · Mumbai, India

Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar (born 16 August 1958) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu films. He is credited with directing the critically acclaimed films Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005). He has won a National Film Award and two Star Screen Awards. Besides direction, he has acted in several films including some of his own productions. He first gained acclaim as an actor for his performance in the 2002 film Kaante, and later played negative roles in the Telugu film Okkadunnadu (2007) and as the gangster Javed in the film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). He played the role of 'Shivaji Maharaj' in Marathi movie Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy. He also played the role of Harpist Dongara in the "Aakhri Chunauti" series of episodes in CID.

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Born
August 16, 1958 (68)
From
Mumbai, India
Works as
Actor, director and writer
Titles
44 on MovieCove · 142 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 275% in 30 days

What are Mahesh Manjrekar's films like?

Across their 34 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action17 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 91st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 72nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 85th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 92nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
27%
Bonds
24%
Power
17%
Self
14%
Society
8%
Survival
8%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty5 titles, browse their movies with this themePower4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 33 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 9 · Dark 13

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 12

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 10 · Intense 20

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 22 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 19 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 20 · Relentless 6

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 18 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 5 · Affecting 16 · Heavy 12

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 27 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

12 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 4 of 12 analyzed roles.

Shadow
4 of 12
Mentor
4 of 12
Threshold guardian
2 of 12
Herald
1 of 12
Trickster
1 of 12
Show the 12 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
23
Thrilling
10
Hopeful
12
Melancholic
12
Dread
7
Other
29

How their films linger

Hopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 9 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet15
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mahesh Manjrekar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 44 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mahesh Manjrekar's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

142 credits, 44 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2027)

    Director · Producer

  • Haindava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Akka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bandkhor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Director

  • Operation Safed Sagar(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · as Air Chief Marshal Raghavan Deshmukh

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure(2026)

    as Suvarna

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Deool Band 2(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Raja Shivaji(2026)

    as Lakhuji Jadhav

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Gandhi Talks(2026)

    as Premnath Gavli

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Don't Trouble the Trouble(2026)

    as Aslam

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Devil(2025)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Kaal Trighori(2025)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · Writer

  • Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Dashavatar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Inspector Michael D'Costa

  • Coolie(2025)

    as Kakkar

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Thug Life(2025)

    as Sadanand

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Devmanus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • The Secret of Devkaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Antagonist

  • Ek Raadha Ek Meera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Director · as Sanavi's Father

  • Aho Vikramaarka! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Juna Furniture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Hi Anokhi Gaath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Director · Producer · Writer

  • Yatra 2(2024)

    as Chandrababu Naidu

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Butterfly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Sahil

  • Ranga Maarthaanda(2023)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Taaza Khabar(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Mister Mummy(2022)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • De Dhakka 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Actor

  • Sarkaru Vaari Paata(2022)

    as Finance Minister

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Pondicherry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Panghrun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Writer

  • Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director

  • Antim: The Final Truth(2021)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · as Satya Vichare

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Big Bull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Rana Sawant

  • Mumbai Saga(2021)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Power(2021)

    Director · Writer · as Kalidas Haridas Thakur

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The White Tiger(2021)

    as The Stork

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Forbidden Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · Director · as Vaibhav

  • Kesari (Saffron)(2020)

    as Ismael Pehelwan

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Pawan & Pooja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Pawan Kalra

  • Dabangg 3(2019)

    as Hariya (Special Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Kaale Dhande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 8 episodes · as Anna Bhai

  • Saaho(2019)

    as Prince

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Remember Amnesia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Dr. Sharma

  • 66 Sadashiv (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Setters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Choudhry Ji

  • The Man Who Feels No Pain(2018)

    as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Total Dhamaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Chinappa Swamy

  • Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Vinaya Vidheya Rama(2019)

    as Chief Minister of Bihar

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli 2(2019)

    Director · Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director · Actor

  • Selection Day(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · as Tommy Sir

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Mulshi Pattern (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Shirpya

  • Me Shivaji Park (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Director · Writer

  • Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Bigg Boss Marathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 98 episodes · Presenter · as Himself - Presenter

  • Velaikkaran(2017)

    as Madhav Kurup

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Dhyanimani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Badsha - the Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Shyam Bhai

  • Bandh Nylon Che (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Natsamrat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Bajirao Mastani(2015)

    as Chhatrapati Shahu

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Akhil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Divya's Father

  • Agent Raghav (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 60 episodes · as Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)

  • A Paying Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Ungli(2014)

    as B.R. Dayal

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Rege (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Pradeep Sharma

  • Singham Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as CM Vikram Adhikari

  • Surajya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Writer

  • Jai Ho(2014)

    as Babban

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Rajjo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Begum

  • Arrambam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mahadev Rane

  • Kokanastha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Director

  • Shootout at Wadala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Bhinde

  • Aajcha Divas Majha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Himmatwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sher Singh

  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara(2013)

    as Rawal

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • OMG: Oh My God!(2012)

    as Lawyer Sardesai

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Kaksparsh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Director

  • Dhoni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Story

  • Loot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti

  • Bodyguard(2011)

    as Ranjan Mhatre

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Ami Subhash Bolchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Director

  • Fakta Ladh Mhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Director · Producer · as Bababhai

  • Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Ram Kapoor

  • Cholo Paltai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Original Story

  • Dabangg(2010)

    as Rajo's father

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Don Seenu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mukesh Duggal

  • City of Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Pankh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Producer

  • Teen Patti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Dagdu Seth

  • Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director · Writer · as Doctor

  • Adhurs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Don Baba

  • Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir(2010)

    as Pir

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Fruit & Nut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Khandar Zala

  • Wanted(2009)

    as Inspector Talpade

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Gupta

  • 99(2009)

    as AGM

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy(2009)

    Writer · as Shivaji Maharaj

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Meerabai Not Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Manoj Anant Achrekar

  • Slumdog Millionaire(2008)

    as Javed

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Uladhaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Special Appearance

  • Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Homam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Daddy

  • De Dhakka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Writer

  • Dus Kahaniyaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Okkadunnadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sona Bhai

  • Deha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Director · as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai

  • Mud Stoves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Screenplay · Story

  • Zinda(2005)

    as Joy Fernandes

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Chappu Bhai

  • Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · Story

  • Viruddh... Family Comes First (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Director

  • Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Director · as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma

  • Encounter Dayanayak(2005)

    as Yousuf Khaleel

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Musafir(2004)

    as Lukka

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Rakht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Director

  • Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ganpat Choudhry

  • Plan(2004)

    as Sultan

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Producer · Screenplay · as Munna Bhai Hatela

  • Kaante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav

  • Hathyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director · Screenplay · Story

  • Pitaah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director · Additional Dialogue · Writer

  • Tera Mera Saath Rahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Ehsaas: The Feeling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Writer · as Michael

  • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · Writer

  • Astitva(2000)

    Director · Screenplay · Story

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Kurukshetra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director

  • Vaastav (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Screenplay · Story · as Car owner

  • Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Producer · Writer

  • Jeeva Sakha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Coma Cafe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as HR

  • Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Khashaba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Malamaal Weekly 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Sirf Ek Friday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Vaastav 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 138 titles, 129 of them dated from 1992 to 2026; peak year 2020.

Biggest box office

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

$378M worldwide

Highest rated

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Midcredits 98th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19922026

Peak 2020 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting108 of 138: 91 only acting, 17 with another role · typical Midcredits score64thDirecting38 of 138: 9 only directing, 29 with another roleWriting27 of 138: 6 only writing, 21 with another roleProducing6 of 138: 0 only producing, 6 with another roleOther crew2 of 138: 1 only other crew, 1 with another role

138 titles, 31 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 15 of them.

By decade

1990s3 · 2 acting · 2 crew2000s34 · 23 acting · 16 crew2010s53 · 43 acting · 14 crew2020s39 · 33 acting · 13 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 30 roles
991419

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Mahesh Manjrekar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 41; across their 33 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 52nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Approval · how many liked their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Midcredits score across 44 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up18
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 44 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved12
  • Loved with Detractors2
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Dabangg 3 (2019)

99th percentile spread · 61% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kesari (Saffron) (2020)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 30 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Mahesh Manjrekar's work okay for kids?

Across up to 16 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore11 titles49–87 · median 72 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity16 titles16–47 · median 28 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity10 titles23–82 · median 48 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs8 titles10–67 · median 45 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense9 titles28–83 · median 62 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Mahesh Manjrekar work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mahesh Manjrekar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Salman Khan shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers