SS Rajamouli is a director who has taken Indian cinema to the world stage. He has now completed 25 remarkable years in Indian cinema, building a filmography that has taken Telugu cinema to new levels.
Rajamouli made his mark with films such as Student No. 1, Simhadri, Chatrapathi, and Vikramarkudu, before delivering the game-changing Magadheera.
He then surprised audiences with Nani’s Eega, a unique revenge drama that proved his storytelling could work even without a regular superstar.
But it was the Baahubali franchise that took his vision to another level, making him a filmmaker known across India and taking Telugu cinema to a huge global audience.
His biggest international success came with RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR. The film became a worldwide sensation, with its song Naatu Naatu winning the Oscar Award for Best Original Song.
Now, as he completes 25 years, Rajamouli’s is fulfilling his biggest dream in the form of Varanasi. Starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, it is scheduled for release on April 7, 2027, and is being shot in IMAX.
With its huge scale and international appeal, the film could take his journey to an even bigger global stage. Here’s wishing the legendary filmmaker all the very best.