S. S. Rajamouli
Born: 1973-10-10 in Raichur, Karnataka, India
Known For: Directing
Biography
Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli is an Indian filmmaker who works in Telugu cinema industry. Known for his epic, action and fantasy genre films, he is the highest grossing Indian director of all time, as well as the highest-paid director in Indian cinema. His acclaimed filmography includes Eega (2012), the Bāhubali duology (2015 - 2017), and RRR (2022). He is a recipient of various national and international honours including a New York Film Critics Circle award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two Saturn Awards, and three National Film Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, for his contributions in the field of Art. Rajamouli's films are often characterized by their epic grandeur, larger-than-life characters, stylized action sequences, and unbridled heroism with historical and mythological references. His films are noted for their integration of CGI with practical effects. With his Baahubali films, he has pioneered the pan-Indian film movement, wherein a film is simultaneously released in multiple Indian languages across the country, and made in a way that appeals to the audience cutting across the linguistic and cultural barriers. He is also credited for expanding the market of Telugu cinema and South Indian cinema into North India and international markets.
Filmography
2027
- Vāranāsi ... (Director)
- Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 ... (Executive Producer)
2025
- Bāhubali: The Epic ... (Director)
- The Ba***ds of Bollywood as S. S. Rajamouli
2024
- Kalki 2898-AD as Bounty Hunter
- The Rana Daggubati Show as Self
- Baahubali: Crown of Blood ... (Executive Producer)
- RRR: Behind & Beyond as Self
- Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli as Self
2023
- Chatrapathi ... (Original Story)
2022
- K.G.F: Chapter 2 ... (Thanks)
- RRR as Special Appearance in the song "Etthara Jenda" (uncredited)
- Radhe Shyam as Narrator (Telugu version)
- Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva ... (Presenter)
2021
- Unstoppable with NBK as Self
2019
- Baahubali: Before the Beginning ... (Producer)
2018
- K.G.F: Chapter 1 ... (Thanks)
- Titu Talks as S. S. Rajamouli
2017
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion ... (Director)
- Baahubali: The Lost Legends ... (Original Story)
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show
- Majnu as himself
2015
- Bāhubali: The Beginning as Spirit Seller
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema as Self
2012
- Eega as Narrator(Voice)
- Andala Rakshasi ... (Producer)
2011
- Rajanna ... (Stunt Coordinator)
2010
- Maryada Ramanna ... (Director)
2009
- Magadheera ... (Writer)
2008
- Vishaka Express ... (Presenter)
- Rainbow as Himself
2007
- Yamadonga ... (Director)
2006
- Vikramarkudu ... (Director)
2005
- Chatrapathi ... (Screenplay)
2004
- Koffee with Karan as Self
- Sye as Voice over and cameo
2003
- Simhadri ... (Director)
2001
- Student No. 1 ... (Director)