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| name = S.S. Rajamouli<br />
| image = SS_Rajamouli.jpg<br />
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| birth_name = Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli<br />
| birth_date = October 10, 1973<br />
| origin = Raichur, Karnataka, India<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| occupation = Film Director, Screenwriter<br />
| years_active = 2001–present<br />
| notable_films = Baahubali, RRR, Eega<br />
| awards = Padma Shri, National Film Award, Golden Globe nomination<br />
| website = [https://www.ssrajamouli.com Official Website]<br />
}}<br />
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'''S.S. Rajamouli''' (born October 10, 1973) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his epic and high-scale productions. He is best known for creating the '''Baahubali''' film series, which became the highest-grossing Indian film franchise at the time of release.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
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Born in Raichur, Karnataka, Rajamouli was raised in a Telugu film industry family. His father, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, is a renowned screenwriter who has written many of his films. Rajamouli initially worked as an assistant director before making his directorial debut.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
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=== Early Work ===<br />
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Rajamouli made his directorial debut with '''Student No. 1''' (2001), which was a commercial success. He gained critical acclaim with '''Eega''' (Makkhi) (2012), a fantasy film about a man reincarnated as a housefly.<br />
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=== Baahubali Franchise ===<br />
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The '''Baahubali''' series (2015, 2017) became a cultural phenomenon and established Rajamouli as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema. The films set numerous box office records.<br />
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=== RRR ===<br />
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'''RRR''' (2022) became a global sensation, earning a Golden Globe nomination and Academy Award for Best Original Song. The film grossed over $160 million worldwide.<br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Year !! Film !! Notes<br />
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| 2001 || Student No. 1 || Directorial debut<br />
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| 2006 || Vikramarkudu || Action<br />
|-<br />
| 2012 || Eega || Fantasy<br />
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| 2015 || Baahubali: The Beginning || Epic action<br />
|-<br />
| 2017 || Baahubali 2: The Conclusion || Highest-grossing Indian film<br />
|-<br />
| 2022 || RRR || Golden Globe nomination<br />
|}<br />
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== Filmmaking Style ==<br />
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Rajamouli is known for:<br />
* Epic scale productions with extensive VFX<br />
* Strong storytelling with emotional depth<br />
* Detailed action choreography<br />
* Pan-Indian appeal<br />
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== Awards ==<br />
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* Padma Shri (2016)<br />
* National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu<br />
* 6 Filmfare Awards South<br />
* CNN-IBN Indian of the Year<br />
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[[Category:Indian film directors]]<br />
[[Category:Telugu cinema]]<br />
[[Category:Indian filmmakers]]</div>AdminEncyclo