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SS Rajamouli Celebrates 25 Years of Filmmaking: A Journey of Vision and Scale
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 04:46 AM
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Director SS Rajamouli marks a quarter‑century in cinema, reflecting on his landmark films and future ambitions.
Director SS Rajamouli, who first entered the industry with the 1999 film "Student No. 1", marked 25 years of filmmaking on Thursday with a modest celebration attended by close collaborators and industry peers.
The 25‑year milestone comes after a career that has seen Rajamouli rise from regional Telugu cinema to international acclaim. His epic blockbusters "Baahubali: The Beginning" (2015) and its sequel "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" (2017) set new box‑office records, while the 2022 release "RRR" earned him a National Film Award for Best Direction.
In a brief statement, Rajamouli highlighted his commitment to pushing technical and narrative boundaries. He noted that each project is an opportunity to experiment with scale, storytelling and visual effects, aiming to bring Indian cinema to a global audience.
While he did not disclose specific future projects, Rajamouli confirmed that he is actively developing a new film under his production banner, S. S. Rajamouli Productions, and remains focused on expanding the reach of Indian stories worldwide.
The 25‑year milestone comes after a career that has seen Rajamouli rise from regional Telugu cinema to international acclaim. His epic blockbusters "Baahubali: The Beginning" (2015) and its sequel "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" (2017) set new box‑office records, while the 2022 release "RRR" earned him a National Film Award for Best Direction.
In a brief statement, Rajamouli highlighted his commitment to pushing technical and narrative boundaries. He noted that each project is an opportunity to experiment with scale, storytelling and visual effects, aiming to bring Indian cinema to a global audience.
While he did not disclose specific future projects, Rajamouli confirmed that he is actively developing a new film under his production banner, S. S. Rajamouli Productions, and remains focused on expanding the reach of Indian stories worldwide.