S. S. Rajamouli
S. S. Rajamouli is an Indian director, best known for Tamil cinema. S. S. Rajamouli began their career in 2001 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 25 years. With 30 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 7.4, S. S. Rajamouli remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, S. S. Rajamouli's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
S. S. Rajamouli (born Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli) is an Indian film director, and screenwriter known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema. He is known for directing blockbuster films Magadheera (2009), Eega (2012) and Baahubali (2015). His notable films include the sports drama film Sye, the social problem and masala film, Vikramarkudu, which was screened at the International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. The melodrama films Maryada Ramanna, and Chhatrapati were remade in various Indian languages, with successful reviews.\r\n\r\nIn 2012, he directed the romantic fantasy, Eega, which received awards for the Most Original Film, and Best Film to watch with a crowd in the 8th Annual Edition Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The film was also screened in the Panorama section of the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival, and Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. The film was screened in the Marché du Film section of the 66th Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2013,\r\n\r\nHe has also garnered the Star World India, \"Entertainer of The Year 2012\" for Makkhi. The 2015 epic film, Baahubali, believed to be the most expensive Indian film, was featured in BBC's documentary on 100 Years of Indian cinema directed by Sanjeev Bhaskar. The film was shot using Arri Alexa XT camera marking Rajamouli's first film using digital camera.
Personal Info
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Highest rated: Baahubali (8.8)
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Magadheera
Directed the epic fantasy action film 'Magadheera', which became a massive blockbuster and a landmark in Telugu cinema.
Baahubali: The Beginning
Released 'Baahubali: The Beginning', a pan-Indian blockbuster that achieved unprecedented success and critical acclaim nationwide.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Released the conclusion to the Baahubali saga, which broke numerous box office records and became a global phenomenon.
RRR
Directed the globally successful epic action drama 'RRR', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Naatu Naatu'.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
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Did You Know?
He is the son of noted Telugu film screenwriter and director K. V. Vijayendra Prasad.
He frequently collaborates with his cousin, composer M. M. Keeravani.
His film 'Eega' (2012) was screened at the 2012 Busan International Film Festival.
He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film for 'Baahubali: The Beginning'.
He is married to Rama Rajamouli, who is a costume designer for many of his films.
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Family
Father
Vijayendra Prasad
News & Stories
SS Rajamouli to Direct Epic Biopic on the Birth of Indian Cinema
19/9/2023
Rajamouli Threatened by the Controversial Director!
25/1/2023
Rajamouli's Next Move Will be Hollywood!
19/1/2023
Epic Mahabharat to be filmed in hindi
18/1/2018
‘I was locked in a room to watch Ye Maaya Chesave’, cherishes Rajamouli
24/8/2015
Legacy & Influence
S. S. Rajamouli is a transformative figure in Indian cinema, renowned for redefining the scale, ambition, and global reach of Telugu and pan-Indian filmmaking. His career trajectory began with television serials and modestly budgeted films, but he quickly established a signature style blending mythological storytelling with cutting-edge visual effects and grandiose action. The 2009 fantasy epic 'Magadheera' was a watershed moment, breaking box office records and proving the viability of large-scale, VFX-heavy productions in regional cinema. He further demonstrated innovative storytelling with 'Eega' (2012), a technically audacious film narrated from the perspective of a vengeful housefly, which garnered international acclaim for its creative execution. Rajamouli's most monumental contribution is the two-part 'Baahubali' series (2015, 2017). These films were a cinematic phenomenon, shattering linguistic barriers across India and achieving unprecedented commercial success. They showcased world-class production values, intricate world-building, and epic narrative scope, fundamentally altering industry standards for spectacle and marketing. His subsequent film, 'RRR' (2022), fused historical fiction with explosive action and emotional drama, becoming a global sensation, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and introducing Telugu cinema to vast new international audiences. Rajamouli's core contribution lies in his mastery of universal archetypes—duty, rebellion, friendship, and sacrifice—wrapped in accessible, high-octane entertainment. He has inspired a new generation of filmmakers to pursue bigger visions, legitimized Indian visual effects on the global stage, and pioneered a model for creating 'pan-Indian' blockbusters that resonate domestically and internationally. His work has elevated the perception of Indian genre cinema worldwide.