S. S. Rajamouli

S. S. Rajamouli

51 · Born: Oct 10, 1973

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 10, 1973 Raichur, Karnataka, India
Parents
  • Vijayendra Prasad

Biography

S. S. Rajamouli, the most triumphant and prosperous Indian director of all time, and the highest-paid director in India, is a celebrated and revered filmmaker, globally recognized for his remarkable and outstanding contributions to Telugu cinema, primarily in the genres of action, fantasy, and epic films, which have garnered immense popularity and critical acclaim worldwide.

His impressive and extensive filmography boasts a plethora of critically acclaimed movies, including the exceptional and groundbreaking Eega (2012),the iconic and monumental Bāhubali duology (2015-2017),and the recent and highly anticipated RRR (2022),which have cemented his position as a master filmmaker and a trailblazer in the Indian film industry.

Rajamouli, a renowned filmmaker, has garnered an impressive array of prestigious national and international accolades throughout his illustrious career. His impressive résumé boasts a New York Film Critics Circle award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, not to mention a pair of Saturn Awards, and an impressive trio of National Film Awards.

Rajamouli's cinematic endeavors are frequently characterized by their majestic grandeur, colossal protagonists, and meticulously orchestrated action scenes, which often derive inspiration from historical and mythological narratives. His films are distinguished by their ability to harmoniously fuse computer-generated imagery (CGI) with practical effects, resulting in a visually breathtaking experience for the viewer.

The visionary director has spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative, revolutionizing the Indian film industry by introducing a pan-Indian approach, which entails the simultaneous release of a film in numerous Indian languages nationwide, thereby creating a cinematic experience that effortlessly bridges linguistic and cultural divides.

This innovative strategy has not only enabled the director's films to resonate with a vast and diverse audience but has also significantly expanded the market for Telugu cinema and South Indian cinema, extending its reach beyond the regional boundaries of North India and into the global arena.

Career

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2022
Radhe Shyam
Radhe Shyam as Narrator (Telugu version)
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RRR
RRR as Special Appearance in the song "Etthara Jenda" (uncredited)
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2015
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2012
Eega
Eega as Narrator(Voice)
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2004
Challenge
Challenge as Voice over and cameo
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2024
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2015
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2024
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2022
RRR
RRR as Director, Screenplay
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2017
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion as Director, Screenplay
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2015
Baahubali: The Beginning
Baahubali: The Beginning as Director, Screenplay
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2012
Eega
Eega as Director, Screenplay
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2010
Maryada Ramanna
Maryada Ramanna as Director, Writer
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2007
Thief of Yama
Thief of Yama as Director, Writer
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2006
Vikramarkudu
Vikramarkudu as Director, Screenplay
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2005
Chatrapathi
Chatrapathi as Director, Screenplay
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2004
Challenge
Challenge as Director, Screenplay
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2003
Simhadri
Simhadri as Director, Screenplay
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2017