| IIFA Award for Best Director | |
| Awarded For: | "Excellence in cinematic direction achievement" |
| Presenter: | International Indian Film Academy |
| Country: | India |
| Year: | 2000 (for direction in films released during the 1999 film season) |
| Holder: | R Madhavan (2023) |
| Website: | iifa.com |
The IIFA Award for Best Director is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the ceremony. The nominations for the category are given by the film fraternity. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has 4 and Rajkumar Hirani with 3 awards. Rakesh Roshan and Ashutosh Gowariker has the most wins with 2 awards.
| 4 | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | |
| 3 | Rajkumar Hirani | |
| 2 | Rakesh Roshan, Ashutosh Gowariker |
The winners are listed below:-
| Year | Director | Film | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | ||
| 2001 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | ||
| 2002 | Lagaan | ||
| 2003 | Devdas | ||
| 2004 | Koi... Mil Gaya | ||
| 2005 | Veer-Zaara | ||
| 2006 | Black | ||
| 2007 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | ||
| 2008 | Chak De India | ||
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | ||
| 2010 | 3 Idiots | ||
| 2011 | My Name Is Khan | ||
| 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | ||
| 2013 | Barfi! | ||
| 2014 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | ||
| 2015 | PK | ||
| 2016 | Bajirao Mastani | ||
| 2017 | Pink | ||
| 2018 | Hindi Medium | ||
| 2019 | Andhadhun | ||
| 2020 | |||
| 2021 | AWARDS NOT HELD DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | ||
| 2022 | Vishnuvardhan | Shershaah | |
| 2023 | R. Madhavan |