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S. S. Rajamouli

Directing

Born October 10, 1973 · Raichur, Karnataka, India

Also known as Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli · எஸ். எஸ். இராஜமௌலி · எஸ். எஸ். ராஜமௌலி

Biography

Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his epic, action drama, and fantasy genre films, he is one of the most prolific and the highest-paid directors in Indian cinema. Rajamouli 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, four National Film Awards, five Nandi Awards, and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, for his contributions in the field of art. In 2023, he was included on the Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2026, his name was permanently added to the Mur des Cinéastes at the prestigious Institut Lumière in Lyon, France, known as the birthplace of cinema.

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Awards & recognition

  • Padma Shri in arts · 2016
  • CNN-News18 Indian of the Year · 2015
  • Filmfare Award — Best Director – Telugu · 2015
  • Filmfare Award — Best Director – Telugu · 2012
  • Nandi Award — Best Director · 2012
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  • Filmfare Award — Best Director – Telugu · 2009
  • Nandi Award — Best Director · 2009

Filmography25 titles

Bãhubali: The Torchbearer

2026as Self

Baahubali: Crown of Blood

2024Creator, Executive Producer, Original Story

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

2024as Self

RRR

2022as Special Appearance in the song "Etthara Jenda" (uncredited)

Baahubali: The Beginning

2015as Spirit Seller

K.G.F: Chapter 1

2018Thanks

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

2017Director, Screenplay

K.G.F: Chapter 2

2022Thanks

RRR: Behind & Beyond

2024as Self

The Rana Daggubati Show

2024as Self

Eega

2012as Narrator (voice)

Maryada Ramanna

2010Director, Writer

Chatrapathi

2005Director, Screenplay

The Ba***ds of Bollywood

2025as S. S. Rajamouli

Baahubali: The Lost Legends

2017Original Story

Vikramarkudu

2006Director, Screenplay

Baahubali: The Epic

2025Director, Screenplay

Sye

2004as Voice over and cameo

Simhadri

2003Director, Screenplay

Kalki 2898 AD

2024as Bounty Hunter

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

2022Presenter

Yamadonga

2007Director, Writer

Koffee with Karan

2004as Self

Radhe Shyam

2022as Narrator (Telugu version)

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014as Self