Among directors who have elevated Indian cinema to an international level, SS Rajamouli stands out prominently. With films such as ‘Baahubali‘, ‘Baahubali 2‘, and ‘RRR‘, he has captured the attention of global cinema and brought numerous international awards to India. Currently, a documentary titled ‘Modern Masters’ focusing on Rajamouli is in production. The trailer for this documentary, which recently debuted, has captivated the nation. It features viral comments from celebrities across Tollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood, all praising Rajamouli’s contributions.
Praise for Rajamouli
A prominent OTT platform, Netflix, has produced a documentary on director SS Rajamouli titled ‘Modern Masters’. This documentary, which showcases his cinematic journey, will start streaming on Netflix from August 2. The trailer released recently features high praise from celebrities like NTR, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Rama Rajamouli, Karan Johar, and James Cameron. They have expressed their admiration for Rajamouli’s unique contributions to cinema.
- “No one else can present stories to the world like Rajamouli does,” said NTR.
- “I have never seen a director with such a deep love for cinema,” said Prabhas.
- “There is nothing Rajamouli can’t achieve. He can work with anyone and earns my utmost respect,” said James Cameron.
- “I am always amazed to see myself in his films,” said Ram Charan.
- “This director is a legend,” said Karan Johar.
‘No Mercy, No Compassion’
The documentary trailer posed a compelling question to celebrities about the challenges of working with Rajamouli. They shared their experiences, highlighting the difficulties they encountered. Ram Charan recalled incidents of broken microphones on set, emphasizing the need to be careful with personal belongings. NTR commented, “There’s no mercy or compassion; he just takes what he needs and moves on. He’s a mad person.” Rama Rajamouli also made intriguing remarks, noting that everyone who works with Rajamouli refers to him as a ‘work demon.’
Rajamouli to the Oscars Committee!
Director SS Rajamouli recently received an invitation from the Oscars Academy, a rare honor. He was listed in the directors’ category, and Rama Rajamouli in the costume designers’ list. This year, the Academy invited 487 new members from 57 countries, including several other Indian cinema figures such as Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Ravi Varman.
Busy with ‘SSMB29‘!
Following ‘RRR’, Rajamouli is set to direct his next movie with Mahesh Babu, rumored to be the highest budget film in Indian movie history. Pre-production work is currently underway. The story, set against an African backdrop as an adventure thriller, has recently been finalized. It’s said that Rajamouli will present Mahesh Babu in a never-before-seen avatar, working with world-class technicians to create a truly global film.
