S. S. Rajamouli | |
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కోడూరి శ్రీశైల శ్రీ రాజమౌళి | |
![]() S. S. Rajamouli in 2015 | |
Occupation(s) | Telugu Film Director Screen Writer |
Spouse | Rama Rajamouli[1] |
Children | 2 |
Parent | K. V. Vijayendra Prasad |
Website | ss-rajamouli |
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).[2][3][4] 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.[5] The melodrama films Maryada Ramanna, Vikramarkudu and Chhatrapati were remade in various Indian languages, with successful reviews.[6][7] He has garnered the Star World India, "Entertainer of The Year", and the National Film Award in 2012.[8][9]
Career
Mainstream
Rajamouli started directing Telugu soap operas on Eenadu Television, under the guidance of K. Raghavendra Rao. His first shot at Telugu films was Student No.1 with Jr. NTR which was a big hit in 2001. It took two long years for Rajamouli to come up with his second movie and delivered a blockbuster with his second movie Simhadri. In the two-year gap between Student No.1 and Simhadri, Rajamouli planned his first mythological film with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, but the film eventually got shelved.[10] In 2015, Assistant art director Manu Jagath, who later worked as the art director for Baahubali, released several sketches he had drawn for the shelved Mohanlal project.[11] Rajamouli's third movie was Sye. It was a first-of-its-kind movie in Tollywood, in that it was based on a rugby game. This movie was also the first instance where Rajamouli collaborated with K. K. Senthil Kumar.[12] With his next flick Chatrapathi, Rajamouli again evoked emotions with the audience. The music of M. M. Keeravani and cinematography by Senthil Kumar added to the film's success.
In his next stint Vikramarkudu, Rajamouli worked with Raviteja. The movie was a big success and was remade into Hindi as Rowdy Rathore by Prabhu Deva with Akshay kumar in the lead, into Tamil as Siruthai, and in Kannada as Veera Madakari by ace actor Sudeep.[13] He then directed Yamadonga, a socio-fantasy film praised by critics. Next was the biggest film in Telugu Cinema at the time, Magadheera starring Ram charan Teja, Magadheera became one of the biggest commercial successes in Telugu Cinema.[14] He won the Nandi Award for Best Director and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for the film. This film also won the National Film Award for Best Choreography.[15] His comedy thriller film Maryada Ramanna (2010) was remade in Hindi as "Son of Sardar".[16][17] In one of the popular MAA TV shows, Mee Star, Rajamouli said Maryada Ramanna is his personal favorite movie among all the movies he has directed.[18]
International acclaim
Rajamouli's 2012 experimental fantasy film, Eega was screened to critical acclaim at L'Étrange Film Festival.[19][20][21] The Tamil version Naan Ee was screened at the 10th Chennai International Film Festival.[22][23] The Telugu version has also garnered awards for the Most Original Film, Best Special Effects, Best Comedy, Best Fights, Best Film to Watch with a Crowd, Best Editing, Best Villain and Best Hero at the 8th annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival.[24]
The Telugu version was also screened the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, the Panorama section of the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival, and Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.[25][26][27] The film has received Best art direction award at the Fantaspoa film festival of Brazil.[28] Also it is nominated for six awards including Best film, Best Cinematographer, Best Special effects, Best Music Composer, Best Editor and Best supporting Actor for the Madrid International Film Festival.[29]
In 2015, he directed Baahubali: The Beginning, which became the third Global highest grossing Indian film of all time, and the highest grossing Indian film of all time within India.[30][31][32][33] The making of the epic film was featured in BBC's documentary on 100 Years of Indian cinema directed by Sanjeev Bhaskar.[34][35][36] The film was shot using Arri Alexa XT camera marking Rajamouli's first film using digital camera.[37][38] Rajamouli's work was cited by The Hollywood Reporter, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post.[39][40][41]
Personal life
Rajamouli was born to Telugu film screenwriter and director, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad. He was born in Raichur, Karnataka.[42] He holds engineering degree from C. R. R. College of Engineering, Eluru.
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu (director) – Eega (2012)
- Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu – Magadheera (2009)[44]
- Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu – Eega (2012)[45]
- CineMAA Award for Best Director – Magadheera (2009)
- Other Honours
- Star World India – The Front Row With Anupama Chopra – "Entertainer of The Year 2012" for Makkhi[8]
Filmography
As Director
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2001 | Student No.1 | Telugu | Dubbed into Hindi as Aaj Ka Mujrim Remade into Tamil as Student Number 1 |
2003 | Simhadri | Telugu | Remade into Tamil as Gajendra Dubbed into Hindi as Yamraaj Ek Faulaad |
2004 | Sye | Telugu | Dubbed into Hindi as Aar Paar-The Judgement Day Dubbed into Malayalam as Challenge |
2005 | Chatrapathi | Telugu | Dubbed into Malayalam as Chatrapathi Dubbed into Hindi as Hukumat Ki Jung Dubbed into Tamil as Chandramouli Remade in Kannada as Chatrapathi Remade in Bengali as Refugee |
2006 | Vikramarkudu | Telugu | Remade into Kannada as Veera Madakari Remade into Tamil as Siruthai Remade into Hindi as Rowdy Rathore Remade into Bengali as Bikram Singha Remade into Bangladesh Bengali as Ulta Palta 69 Dubbed into Hindi as Pratighat Dubbed into Malayalam as Vikramathithya Dubbed into Bhojpuri as Vikram Singh Rathod IPS |
2007 | Yamadonga | Telugu | Dubbed into Hindi as Lok Parlok Dubbed into Oriya as Yamraja |
2009 | Magadheera | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Director Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu National Film Award for Best Special Effects Dubbed into Tamil as Maaveeran Dubbed into Hindi as Magadheera Dubbed into Malayalam as Dheera – The Warrior Remade into Bengali as Yoddha – The Warrior |
2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Telugu | Remade into Hindi as Son of Sardaar Remade into Tamil as Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham Remade into Malayalam as Ivan Maryadaraman Remade into Bengali as Faande Poriya Boga Kaande Re Remade into Kannada as Maryade Ramanna |
2011 | Rajanna | Telugu | Directed action sequences only |
2012 | Eega | Telugu | Dubbed into Malayalam as Eecha Dubbed into Hindi as Makkhi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu National Film Award for Best Special Effects |
Naan Ee | Tamil | Simultaneously shot with the Telugu version Eega | |
2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Telugu, Tamil | Simultaneously shot with Telugu version in Tamil Dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam as Baahubali: The Beginning |
2016 | Baahubali: The Conclusion | Telugu, Tamil | Simultaneously shot with Telugu version in Tamil Dubbed into Hindi and Malayalam as Baahubali: The Conclusion |
As Actor
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2008 | Rainbow | As himself | Telugu | Cameo Appearances |
2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Spirit Seller | Telugu, Tamil | Cameo Appearances |
As producer
Year | Film | Language | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2012 | Andala Rakshasi | Telugu | [46] |
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- ^ Kumar, Anuj (18 October 2012). "Flight of imagination". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ^ "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
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- ^ 'SOS' director wants SS Rajamouli to see his film – The Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (17 November 2012). Retrieved on 2015-10-21.
- ^ a b In conversation with S.S.Rajamouli on The Front Row. YouTube. 28 December 2012.
- ^ "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ Years back S.S Rajamouli planned a movie with Mohanlal – Malayalam Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (25 July 2015). Retrieved on 21 October 2015.
- ^ Mohanlal SS Rajamouli team’s dropped film’s sketches came out from Manu Jagat. Onlookersmedia.in (9 October 2015). Retrieved on 21 October 2015.
- ^ Son Of Sardar Review. Indicine.com (14 November 2012). Retrieved on 2015-10-21.
- ^ South director SS Rajamouli wants to direct Aamir Khan – Express India[dead link]
- ^ Patalay, Avinash (30 July 2009). "Magadheera (2009)". IMDb.
- ^ "Microsoft Word - 57th_NFA_Press_Release.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ^ SS Rajamouli about Maryada Ramanna interview – Telugu Cinema interview – Telugu film director. Idlebrain.com (20 July 2010). Retrieved on 21 October 2015.
- ^ Singh song | Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from bollywood, hollywood and everywhere else. Rajeevmasand.com (13 November 2012). Retrieved on 21 October 2015.
- ^ Mee Star : S.S.Rajamouli Part 2. YouTube. 30 July 2012.
- ^ "L'ETRANGE 2012: Review of EEGA". Quietearth.us. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Eega Screened at a French Film Festival". chitraloka.com. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ "Eega Gains International Recognition". cinemamama.com. Retrieved July 2012.
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External links
- S. S. Rajamouli at IMDb
Media related to S. S. Rajamouli at Wikimedia Commons