S. S. Rajamouli

The highest grossing Indian director of all time as well as the highest-paid director in India, S. S. Rajamouli is a director and screenwriter internationally recognized for his works, mainly blockbuster action, fantasy, and epic genre films in Telugu 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.

Works

RRR: Behind & Beyond

An in-depth look at the making of S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus, RRR, with behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews. Explores the vision, challenges, and dedication involved in creating this cinematic phenomenon.

Release Date: 2024-12-20

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

The Rana Daggubati Show

Featuring genuine conversations, fun moments and a healthy dose of quirk- this is The Rana Daggubati Show. It’s not just another show, it’s an experience—one that dares to break norms and redefine entertainment by featuring fun and exciting conversations with stars from telugu industry and beyond.

Release Date: 2024-11-23

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

Highlights Rajamouli’s influence on Indian and international cinema, with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

Release Date: 2024-08-02

Character: Self

Vote Count: 4

Kalki 2898-AD

In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.

Release Date: 2024-06-26

Character: Bounty Hunter

Vote Count: 113

Baahubali: Crown of Blood

A dark chapter in the Mahishmati kingdom's history that became its greatest challenge and shaped the future of its two princes, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva.

Release Date: 2024-05-17

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 9

Vote Count: 1

Rave Saloon - Advertisement

An Actor having zero talent, tries to have a physical makeover so as to find his feet in the ever-changing movie industry. An advertisement for a saloon in Kerala, India.

Release Date: 2024-04-11

Chatrapathi

When Shivaji and his family and the entire community of his village are one day forced to leave Pakistan, he is separated from his beloved mother, who once adopted him, while fleeing to India. Having grown into a respectable and feared man a few years later, Shivaji now sets out in search of his next of kin. But he also stands up for the rights of his people who are forced into forced labor by an exploiter and devotes his whole life to this task, which is why he is henceforth referred to as 'Chatrapathi'.

Release Date: 2023-05-12

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Vote Count: 1

Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva

The story of Shiva – a young man on the brink of an epic love, with a girl named Isha. But their world is turned upside down when Shiva learns that he has a mysterious connection to the Brahmāstra... and a great power within him that he doesn’t understand just yet - the power of Fire.

Release Date: 2022-09-08

Department: Crew

Job: Presenter

Vote Count: 172

K.G.F: Chapter 2

The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and darker days await as Rocky continues on his quest for unchallenged supremacy.

Release Date: 2022-04-14

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Vote Count: 157

RRR

A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.

Release Date: 2022-03-24

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Special Appearance in the song "Etthara Jenda"

Vote Count: 1349

Radhe Shyam

Vikramaditya, a world-renowned palmist, believes love does not exist in his stars, until he meets Prerana. But when destiny tries to pull them apart, will love prevail?

Release Date: 2022-03-10

Character: Narrator (Telugu version)

Vote Count: 29

Unstoppable with NBK

Unstoppable is an iconic show hosted by the legendary actor Nandamuri Balakrishna. In every episode, he interacts with different celebrities followed by interesting questions and unlimited entertainment.

Release Date: 2021-11-04

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 3

Baahubali: Before the Beginning

From before Amarendra Baahubali's reign as king, comes a tale of power, politics and intrigue of Queen Sivagami's rise from a vengeful girl to a wise and unequalled queen. Witness the legacy of Mahishmati as it grows into a mighty empire no one dares to oppose.

Release Date: 2019-11-01

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Episode Count: 9

K.G.F: Chapter 1

A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.

Release Date: 2018-12-20

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Vote Count: 226

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

When Mahendra, the son of Bāhubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.

Release Date: 2017-04-27

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 749

Baahubali: The Lost Legends

Animated series set before the Kalakeya invasion depicted in the movie, when Baahubali and Bhallaladeva are still both young princes of Mahizhmati.

Release Date: 2017-04-23

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Episode Count: 71

Vote Count: 7

Majnu

The film is about the romantic life of an assistant director Aditya (Nani) and his relationships with 2 women (Anu Emmanuel and Priya Shri) while he attempts to write a romantic comedy story.

Release Date: 2016-09-23

Character: himself

Vote Count: 9

The Kapil Sharma Show

Release Date: 2016-04-23

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 35

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Indian cinema has the largest audience of any art form on the planet. With a population of over a billion, India has recently enjoyed an economic boom and its movie stars are treated like deities. Today their fame stretches across the diaspora, in what has become a truly global industry. As Indian cinema celebrates its centenary, Sanjeev Bhaskar travels across the subcontinent to get under the skin of the Indian movie business as never before. From young hopefuls in the slums of Mumbai to superstars like Kareena Kapoor and Aamir Khan, he meets the stars of the silver screen and the people behind the scenes - legendary producers, directors, musicians and choreographers - exploring the stories behind some of the greatest films ever made.

Release Date: 2015-09-06

Character: Self

Vote Count: 3

Bāhubali: The Beginning

The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

Release Date: 2015-07-10

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Spirit Seller

Vote Count: 822

Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years

This Documentary is about a film whish released on oct 5th 1989. IT NOT ONLY SHOCKED THE AUDIENCE, BUT IT REDEFINED RULES OF FILM MALKING.

Release Date: 2014-10-08

Andala Rakshasi

Gautham, a wealthy man, falls for a woman named Mithuna only to learn that she loves another man. However, a sudden chain of events changes their lives forever.

Release Date: 2012-08-10

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Vote Count: 8

Eega

Nani is a flower decorator, madly in love with his neighbor Bindhu. He gets killed by the baddie, Sudeep, a powerful businessman. Nani comes back as a housefly to get his revenge.

Release Date: 2012-07-05

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Narrator(Voice)

Vote Count: 208

Rajanna

The film is set in the Nelakondapalli village of khammam district in Nizam Princely State of Hyderabad of the late 1940s. The feudal society is under the vice-like grip of an aristocratic family and its head, a Dorasani (Shwetha Menon). Mallamma (Baby Annie) is the darling of the village, who is living in perpetual humiliation. They seek solace in her songs. Brought up by Sambayya, an old man, she develops a mysterious attachment to a basil tree which is regarded as holy by the entire village.

Release Date: 2011-11-12

Department: Crew

Job: Stunt Coordinator

Vote Count: 2

Maryada Ramanna

Ramu returns to his hometown to sell a piece of land he owns and falls in love with a young woman only to find out that her parents want him dead.

Release Date: 2010-07-23

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 17

Magadheera

When Harsha, a bike stunter from Vishakapatnam, accidentally meets Indu, he discovers his warrior life Kala Bhairava in his last birth. The remaining story explains how Indu and Kala Bhairava are connected.

Release Date: 2009-07-31

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 119

Rainbow

Director Aditya probably made "Rainbow" under the assumption that there would be a golden pot at the end of this one, based of hero Rahul's track record, but sadly that is not the case.

Release Date: 2008-10-03

Character: Himself

Vishaka Express

Visakha Express is a Suspense Thriller Movie. The basic plot of the story is taken from Strangers On A Train, which is about the two strangers and exchange of murders.

Release Date: 2008-02-02

Department: Crew

Job: Presenter

Yamadonga

Raja, an orphaned thief, dies while helping a gang in kidnapping a wealthy heiress, Mahi, in exchange of money. He then lands in Yamlok and fights with Yama, the god of death, to get his life back.

Release Date: 2007-08-15

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 20

Vikramarkudu

A thief's life changes after he discovers a little girl who claims he is her father, and what follows is violence after a gang hunting for his lookalike closes in on him.

Release Date: 2006-06-23

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 29

Chatrapathi

Sivaji and his family are uprooted from their community in Sri Lanka and wind up as bonded labourers in Vishakhapatnam. Like his legendary namesake, he rises up to become the saviour of the oppressed.

Release Date: 2005-09-30

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 23

Sye

The story is set in the backdrop of a college that is riven by two groups led by Prithvi and Shashank. Though there is nothing malicious between the groups, they just can't see eye to eye on anything. The only thing common between the two are their abiding passion for rugby. Whenever a problem crops between the two, it is usually settled with a bitter scrum on the rugby field. As it happens, the college land falls into the hands of a local dadha Bikshu Yadav. This is good enough reason for the two groups to forge a common identity and fight for the land. Prithvi and Shashank bury the hatchet and get back the land. This is too much of a bitter pill for the dadha to swallow. And so he dares the students for a rugby match with his own group.

Release Date: 2004-09-26

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Voice over and cameo

Vote Count: 13

Simhadri

Simhadri, a loyal servant in a landlord's house, leads a secret life as Singamalai, a powerful leader in the state of Kerala.

Release Date: 2003-07-09

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 12

Student No. 1

At his father's request, Aditya attends a law college in the coastal metropolis of Visakhapatnam, although he actually wanted to become an engineer. On the first day he meets the beautiful Anjali. Over time, the female student slowly begins to become interested in the strange newcomer, who acts nice and friendly but doesn't seem to be interested in anything else. The college is notorious for its disobediently and disorderly students. It's not the professors who are in charge on campus, but rather the student leader Satya. He is also in love with Anjali and sees Aditya as a competitor who needs to be put in his place. So Aditya faces multiple problems as he tries to reform the unruly students while dealing with his terrible past that everyone doesn't know about.

Release Date: 2001-09-27

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 10

SSMB29

Upcoming movie from S. S. Rajamouli starring Mahesh Babu, touted to be an Indiana Jones-esque globe-trotting action adventure.

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Oxygen

Department: Crew

Job: Presenter

Don't Trouble The Trouble

Department: Crew

Job: Presenter

Mahabharat

It narrates the struggle between two groups of cousins in the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pāṇḍava princes and their successors.

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Koffee with Karan

Celebrity host Karan Johar gets up close and personal with various Bollywood personalities and discusses their major career milestones.

Release Date: 2004-11-19

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 21

The Bastards of Bollywood

Showcases the widely discussed struggles and behind-the-scenes moments of the Indian film industry.

Character: Cameo as Self

Episode Count: 6