SS Rajamouli: News
Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli is an Indian film director and screenwriter born on October 10, 1973. He primarily works in the Telugu film industry. Rajamouli started his career by directing Telugu soap operas, under popular director K Raghavendra Rao's guidance, on ETV. He made his directorial debut in Telugu films with the 2001 Jr. NTR starrer 'Student No. 1'. He got his breakthrough with the 2006 Telugu action film 'Vikramarkudu', which was later remade in Kannada as 'Veera Madakari' (2009), in Tamil as 'Siruthai' (2011), and in Hindi as 'Rowdy Rathore' (2012). He is best known for directing fantasy action films, such as 'Magadheera' (2009), 'Eega' (2012), 'Baahubali: The Beginning' (2015), and 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). Notably, the 'Baahubali' franchise emerged as the highest-grossing film series in India of all time, earning Rs. 1,810 crore approximately. His 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' won the American Saturn Award for Best International Film as well as the Australian Telstra People's Choice Award. In 2016, he was conferred Padma Shri by the Government of India. He has won numerous National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, Nandi Awards, and SIIMAs, among others.
19 Nov 2024
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)IFFI to screen 'RRR,' 'Ponniyin Selvan' in mobile inflatable theaters
The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will change the way we watch films by introducing mobile theater screenings.
15 Nov 2024
Dulquer SalmaanTrailer: 'The Rana Daggubati Show' promises a no-filter conversation
The trailer for The Rana Daggubati Show, a new talk show on Amazon Prime Video, has dropped.
28 Oct 2024
Mahesh BabuSS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's 'SSMB29' has a ₹1,000cr budget? Find out
The much-awaited Mahesh Babu starrer, directed by SS Rajamouli, tentatively titled SSMB29, will start shooting in January 2025.
28 Oct 2024
Mahesh BabuMahesh Babu might play Lord Krishna in his nephew's film
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is reportedly making a cameo as Lord Sri Krishna in the upcoming film Devaki Nandana Vasudeva.
22 Oct 2024
Jr NTRMore animals than 'RRR'? Rajamouli teases wild plans for 'SSMB29'
Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently dropped a major hint about his next project with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, tentatively titled SSMB 29.
18 Oct 2024
BaahubaliIs the 'Baahubali' franchise getting a third installment? Producer hints
Is the third installment in the Baahubali franchise coming soon? Producer KE Gnanavel Raja recently teased that it might be!
28 Sep 2024
Alia BhattRana Daggubati to distribute Alia's 'Jigra' in South India
Alia Bhatt's upcoming action thriller, Jigra, is all set to expand its audience by releasing in Telugu.
25 Sep 2024
Box Office'Devara' aims for ₹100cr opening; pre-sales cross ₹28cr in India
The forthcoming film Devara Part 1, featuring Jr NTR in the lead role, is set to make a significant impact at the box office this weekend.
24 Sep 2024
Alia BhattJr NTR 'prayed' Alia-Ranbir named their daughter Raha
Actor Alia Bhatt recently disclosed that the initial discussion about her baby's name took place at her RRR co-star, Jr NTR's residence in Hyderabad.
29 Aug 2024
Mahesh BabuIs a Chiyaan Vikram-Rajamouli project cooking? Actor drops hint
Actor Chiyaan Vikram recently hinted at a possible collaboration with renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli.
29 Aug 2024
Ajay Devgn'Stree 2' collects ₹425cr; no signs of slowing down
Amar Kaushik's horror-comedy sequel, Stree 2, has been breaking box office records since its release on August 15, 2024.
26 Aug 2024
HollywoodSS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's film delayed: Report
SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated collaboration with superstar Mahesh Babu has reportedly been delayed, reported OTTplay.
02 Aug 2024
Netflix'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' review: Decoding magic behind the maverick
Netflix's Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli opens a window like never before into the life of the director whose global popularity finds few parallels in Indian cinema.
02 Aug 2024
BaahubaliJason Momoa almost played Bhallaladeva, Rana Daggubati reveals
Netflix recently released a 73-minute documentary, Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, which delves into the life and work of the renowned Indian filmmaker, SS Rajamouli.
23 Jul 2024
Amitabh Bachchan'Kalki 2898 AD' continues box office dominance, nears ₹620cr
The science fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, continues to reign at the box office nearly a month after its release.
22 Jul 2024
Amitabh Bachchan'Kalki 2898 AD' surpasses 'RRR,' 'Jawan' collection still unbeaten
The Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-led film, Kalki 2898 AD, has achieved a significant milestone at the Hindi box office.
22 Jul 2024
James Cameron'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' trailer chronicles brilliance of 'madman' director
Netflix unveiled the trailer for the eagerly-awaited biographical documentary on acclaimed director SS Rajamouli on Monday.
19 Jul 2024
BridgertonThanks to 'Heeramandi,' 'Kapil Show,' India fueled Netflix's revenue surge
India has secured the third position globally in terms of revenue percentage growth for streaming behemoth Netflix in Q2 2024.
11 Jul 2024
Amitabh Bachchan'Kalki 2898 AD' outperforms 'Animal,' becomes Amitabh Bachchan's biggest hit
The Prabhas-led film Kalki 2898 AD has surpassed Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, becoming the most successful movie of Amitabh Bachchan's career.
10 Jul 2024
Ajay DevgnMM Keeravani reveals Oscar-winning 'Naatu Naatu' wasn't his best work
Acclaimed music composer MM Keeravani's latest work has been for Ajay Devgn and Tabu's forthcoming film Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, directed by Neeraj Pandey.
08 Jul 2024
Mahesh BabuRajamouli requests Nassar to train Mahesh Babu-led 'SSM29' cast: Report
Superstar Mahesh Babu is preparing to join the team of his upcoming film, tentatively titled SSM29, directed by SS Rajamouli, following a recent family vacation.
06 Jul 2024
Applause EntertainmentNetflix's documentary on S.S. Rajamouli to premiere in August
Netflix has revealed plans to release a biographical documentary, Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, on August 2.
03 Jul 2024
Amitabh Bachchan'Kalki 2898 AD' hits global box office milestone
The science-fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas, has achieved a global gross of over ₹600 crore within six days of its release.
01 Jul 2024
Kalki 2898 AD'Kalki 2898 AD' bags first-ever award, one-of-a-kind 'Star Wars' trophy
The Indian film industry is abuzz with the success of Nag Ashwin's latest directorial sci-fi venture, Kalki 2898 AD.
30 Jun 2024
Kalki 2898 ADRashmika-Vijay laud 'Kalki'; did they watch it together, fans ask
South Indian film celebrities, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, recently expressed their admiration for the sci-fi movie, Kalki 2898 AD.
28 Jun 2024
Amitabh Bachchan'Kalki' makes historic debut with ₹180cr opening day collection
The Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD has made a record-breaking debut, earning ₹180cr on its opening day, per reports.
26 Jun 2024
Shabana AzmiSS Rajamouli, Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Sidhwani invited to join Academy
The Academy, the esteemed organization responsible for the Oscar Awards, has unveiled its 2024 class of new members.
08 Jun 2024
MM KeeravaniRamoji Rao's funeral: SS Rajamouli, MM Keeravani pay final respects
Ramoji Rao, the renowned media mogul, died at 87 in Hyderabad.
02 May 2024
Baahubali'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' on Disney+: Trailer, release date out
Disney+ Hotstar is set to premiere the new animated series Baahubali: Crown of Blood by acclaimed director SS Rajamouli.
01 May 2024
BaahubaliSS Rajamouli announces new animated series, 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood'
Taking fans by surprise, SS Rajamouli announced his latest project: an animated series, titled Baahubali: Crown of Blood.
21 Mar 2024
JapanSS Rajamouli, son encounter earthquake in Japan; Karthikeya recounts experience
Esteemed Telugu film director SS Rajamouli, his son and producer SS Karthikeya, and producer Shobu Yarlagadda recently experienced an earthquake while visiting Japan.
19 Mar 2024
Fahadh FaasilSS Karthikeya expresses gratitude for 'Premalu's success; announces new projects
SS Karthikeya, the son of esteemed filmmaker SS Rajamouli, recently conveyed his sincere appreciation to the Telugu audience for warmly receiving the Malayalam movie Premalu.
14 Mar 2024
MalayalamSS Rajamouli praises Malayalam industry for producing 'better actors'
Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli recently attended the Telugu launch event for the Naslen K Gafoor starrer Premalu, where he shared his admiration for the Malayalam film industry.
11 Mar 2024
RRRAcademy Awards'24: 'RRR' gets special mention in action sequences segment
The Academy Award-winning RRR is a phenomenon that keeps growing every year!
27 Feb 2024
Happy BirthdayManoj Muntashir's birthday: His approach to writing 'Baahubali's Hindi dialogues
Writer-lyricist-poet Manoj Muntashir is a wordsmith extraordinaire!
26 Feb 2024
Samantha Ruth PrabhuSamantha Ruth Prabhu's journey: 14 years, multiple monumental roles
For 14 years, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has enamored audiences with her versatility, effortlessly transitioning between feisty and vulnerable characters.
12 Feb 2024
Telugu FilmsChelsea Islan follows SS Rajamouli on Instagram; sparks 'SSMB29' rumors
SS Rajamouli is one of the most sought-after directors in the world after delivering bumper success with RRR.
22 Jan 2024
Telugu Films'SSMB29': SS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's tentative filming date out
Superstar Mahesh Babu is currently basking in the glory of Guntur Kaaram's box office success.
13 Jan 2024
PrabhasSharad Kelkar on journey as voice actor after 'Baahubali'
Sharad Kelkar was already a popular film-TV actor, but he touched unprecedented heights of acclaim and nationwide recognition with SS Rajamouli's Baahubali (2015-17) series.
10 Jan 2024
Mahesh Babu'Guntur Kaaram' advance booking: Early morning shows; hiked prices
Get ready Mahesh Babu fans, as the much-awaited film, Guntur Kaaram is set to hit theaters on Friday.
03 Jan 2024
PrabhasPrabhas chalks out similarities and differences between Prashanth Neel-SS Rajamouli
Rebel Star Prabhas is currently basking in the glory of his recently released actioner Salaar. The film marked his resurgence at the box office and is ranking in huge chunks globally.
08 Dec 2023
Ramoji Film CityExplainer: Why Ramoji Film City is significant to Indian cinema
If you have been to Hyderabad, chances are, your tour guide wouldn't have let you come back without a trip to Ramoji Film City.
03 Nov 2023
Tamil CinemaKamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' 'INTRO' is about hope and resilience
Senapathy is one of the cult characters of Kamal Haasan and director Shankar is bringing it back with the much-awaited sequel Indian 2.
02 Nov 2023
Tamil CinemaRajinikanth, SS Rajamouli to unveil Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' intro
Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 is one of the most anticipated sequels and now the wait is over!
10 Oct 2023
Telugu Films#SSMB29: Mahesh Babu wishes SS Rajamouli on 50th birthday
SS Rajamouli is a world-renowned director known for his scaling, visually extravagant storytelling and presenting his protagonists in a never-before-seen avatar.
01 Oct 2023
Kannada Films'Ghost' trailer: Actor Shiva Rajkumar channels inner gangster in heist-thriller
The highly-anticipated Kannada action heist thriller Ghost's trailer was released on Sunday. It stars actor-producer Shiva Rajkumar in a gripping gangster role.
19 Sep 2023
Bollywood'Made In India': SS Rajamouli announces Dadasaheb Phalke biopic
SS Rajamouli is a brand in himself and the master director is known for his vision, nerve-bending storytelling and for mounting mammoth projects. After the global sensation RRR, Rajamouli is back with his new project titled Made In India.
08 Sep 2023
Jawan'Jawan' mania: Mahesh Babu to Kangana, celebrities praise SRK starrer
Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan fever has taken over the world and the box office figures are going crazy.
25 Aug 2023
National Film Awards#69thNationalFilmAwards: 'Jai Bhim,' 'Karnan,' 'Minnal Murali' completely ignored
The 69th National Film Awards were announced in Delhi on Thursday evening.
19 Aug 2023
Shah Rukh Khan#Gadar2 enters Rs. 300cr club: Fastest films to achieve feat
It is one thing to earn well at the box office and completely another to set it ablaze in a way that few films have.
26 Jul 2023
Telugu FilmsVijayendra Prasad teases 'RRR 2' to be set in Africa
SS Rajamouli's RRR has been a global revelation. From winning the Golden Globe Award and Academy Award to being a commercial success, the film did wonders. Ever since its release, there has been speculation if the makers will mount another sequel.
10 Jul 2023
Mahesh BabuSS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's 'SSMB29' to surpass 'RRR' in grandeur
The highly-anticipated collaboration between filmmaker SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu for the upcoming pan-Indian project—tentatively titled SSMB29—has generated significant buzz among fans.
09 Jun 2023
RRR'RRR': Chris Hemsworth wishes to work with Jr. NTR-Ram Charan
The RRR mania is not ceasing anytime soon!
31 May 2023
Telugu FilmsMahesh Babu unveils 'SSMB28' poster; dedicates to father, Krishna
Mahesh Babu is a bonafide superstar of Telugu films. The actor enjoys a huge fan following and they are always looking forward to his upcoming releases. The actor is set to star in a film tentatively titled SSMB28. It is being helmed by Trivikram.
27 May 2023
Upcoming MoviesHappy 81st birthday, V Vijayendra Prasad: 5 upcoming titles
Renowned Indian film writer V Vijayendra Prasad has given some of the biggest blockbusters to Indian cinema. Prasad, who is also a Rajya Sabha member, is credited for superhit films such as Chatrapathi, Baahubali franchise, and RRR. He has frequently collaborated with his filmmaker son, SS Rajamouli.
23 May 2023
HollywoodWho was Ray Stevenson? 'RRR' actor passes away at 58
The actor who played the wicked British governor Scott Buxton in 2022's RRR, Ray Stevenson, passed away on Sunday.
04 May 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Prabhas gave me confidence for 'Chatrapathi,' says Sreenivas Bellamkonda
Telugu star Sreenivas Bellamkonda is set to mark his Bollywood debut with VV Vinayak's Chatrapathi. The film is a Hindi remake of the 2005 Telugu movie of the same title which was helmed by SS Rajamouli and starred Prabhas in the lead.
12 Apr 2023
Mahesh Babu'SSMB29': Mahesh Babu's character inspired by Lord Hanuman, per report
After the massive popularity of the Academy Award-winning RRR, the expectations from SS Rajamouli are skyrocketing.
06 Apr 2023
MM KeeravaniSS Rajamouli reacts to MM Keeravani's Padma Shri win
MM Keeravani has made every Indian proud with the Academy Award win for RRR's Naatu Naatu. As the world grooves to the beats of this song, the maestro has been awarded the fourth highest civilian honor—Padma Shri—by President of India Droupadi Murmu.
