S. S. Rajamouli
S. S. Rajamouli (born Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and action choreographer who works primarily in the Telugu cinema. He is known for directing blockbuster films like Magadheera and Eega both of which won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.He has directed super hits like the sports drama film Sye, and the social problem film Vikramarkudu, which was premiered at the 7International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. The melodrama's Maryada Ramanna, and Chatrapathi were remade in various Indian languages, with successful reviews.In 2012, he directed Eega, which has garnered awards for the Most Original Film, and Best Film to watch with a crowd, in the 8th Annual Edition Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The film was also screened in the Panorama section of the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival, and Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. The film was screened in the Marché du Film section of the 66th Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2013, He has also garnered the Star World India, "Entertainer of The Year 2012" for Makkhi. He is currently directing Baahubali, touted to be the most expensive Indian film. The film was featured in BBC's documentary on 100 Years of Indian cinema directed by Sanjeev Bhaskar. The film was shot using Arri Alexa XT camera marking Rajamouli's first film using digital camera.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Jakkanna |
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| Birth date | October 10, 1973 |
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