SS Rajamouli: Why does the role of a womanizer appear so commonly in Rajamouli’s movies?

Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli knows how to captivate his audience with emotion. To keep viewers engaged in his movies, he creates unique characters, one of which is a common womanizer. From his debut film, Student No. 1, too many others, we see these characters on screen. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Student No. 1

Rajamouli made his directorial debut with “Student No. 1,” featuring NTR in the lead role. In this film, Chatrapati Shekhar attempts to rape a young woman, only to be thwarted by the protagonist. Following a confrontation, the hero rescues the girl, and NTR finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation. Rajamouli weaves in plot twists to keep the audience captivated throughout the movie.

Simhadri

Rajamouli delivered a massive hit with Simhadri, starring NTR. In this film, villain Rahul Dev plays the role of a womanizer. NTR is called “Singamalai” after defeating the villain who had committed heinous crimes. The movie takes a crucial turn with this event, and the background music by Keeravani adds intensity to the film. Rajamouli originally narrated the story to Prabhas.

Sye

In “Sye,” Nithin stars as the protagonist in a story set within a college environment. Rajamouli infuses excitement into the film with thrilling rugby matches. The antagonist, played by Pradeep Rawat, harbors a weakness for women. Seeking refuge from the hero’s pursuit, the villain turns to Shashikala. The director incorporates humorous interactions between characters to provide moments of levity.

Chatrapathi

In “Chatrapathi,” Shafi’s character stands out with his distinct traits. After Shafi acts inappropriately towards Prabhas’ sister on a bus, Prabhas intervenes, striking him and giving him a stern lesson. Later, it is unveiled that the two characters are, in fact, siblings. By incorporating such unexpected twists, director Rajamouli keeps the audience thoroughly engaged in the film.

Vikramarkudu

In “Vikramarkudu,” Amit Tiwari plays the role of a lecherous villain, Bauji’s son. He abducts a woman he fancies from the village and attempts to rape her. Ravi Teja arrests him, and in just one scene, director Rajamouli introduces the power of Vikram Rathod to the audience. This scene can be considered a major turning point in the film.

Magadheera

In “Magadheera,” Rajamouli also highlights lust as a primary motive. Ranadev Billa is attracted to Mitravinda. In reincarnation also Ranadev’s lecherous character continues to pursue Kajal. He persistently exhibits his desire for her. By portraying the villain’s character in an unlikable manner, Rajamouli elevates the hero’s character. The movie’s box office success as a blockbuster is well-known.

Eega

Kiccha Sudeep’s character in “Eega” follows a similar pattern. From the beginning of the movie, we see him with Hansika, and later, his attraction towards Samantha becomes evident as he travels with her.

Baahubali 2

In “Baahubali 2,” we also see a lecherous character. When Devasena comes for a divine visit, Setupati (Rakesh Varre) tries to humiliate her. He acts indecently toward the woman accompanying Devasena and attempts to touch her. Devasena retaliates by cutting his fingers with a sword. This scene leads to another in the court, where Prabhas punishes Setupati, giving the audience goosebumps.