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Revision as of 13:16, 12 July 2013
S. S. Rajamouli | |
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| Born | October 10, 1973 |
| Spouse | Rama Rajamouli[1] |
| Children | Karthikeya, Mayookha |
| Website | www.ssrajamouli.in |
S. S. Rajamouli (born Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and action choreographer who works primarily in Telugu cinema, known for directing blockbuster films like Magadheera and Eega based on Visual Effects, both of which won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.[2][3][4] He has directed blockbusters like Vikramarkudu and Maryada Ramanna, which were remade in various Indian languages, with successful reviews.[5][6]
In 2012, he directed Eega, which was showcased among the market section (Marché du Film) of the 66th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2013, the Panorama section of the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival, and Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.[7][8][9] The film is also nominated for six awards including Best film, Best Cinematographer, Best Special effects, Best Music Composer, Best Editor and Best supporting Actor for the Madrid International Film Festival.[10]
Personal Life
Rajamouli was born into Telugu family to Screen writer, and director, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad. Rajamouli is the cousin of M. M. Keeravani and Kalyani Malik. He is married to Rama Rajamouli.
Early career and Television
Rajamouli started directing Telugu soap opera's in Eenadu Television, under the guidance of K. Raghavendra Rao. His first shot, at Telugu films was Student No.1 which was a big hit in 2001. It took two long years for Rajamouli to come up with his second blockbuster flick Simhadri.
His next movie was Sye, the film had a rugby match at the climax which includes many artists. It was a first-of-its-kind movie in Tollywood based, in that it was based on a game. The overall plot was inspired by the 1999 American drama movie Any Given Sunday. This movie was also the first instance where Rajamouli collaborated with Senthil Kumar.[11]
With his next flick Chatrapathi, Rajamouli was again at his best, evoking emotions with this attempt. The music of M. M. Keeravani and cinematography by Senthil Kumar added to the films success. In his next stint Vikramarkudu, Rajamouli worked with Raviteja, who essays a dual role of an honest cop as well as a small-time-crook-turned-vigilante. The movie was a big success and was remade into Hindi as Rowdy Rathore by Prabhu Deva with Akshay kumar in the lead. Vikramarkudu was remade into Tamil as Siruthai, and in Kannada as Veera Madakari.[12]
He then directed Yamadonga, a socio-fantasy film praised by critics. What was coming next was the biggest film in Telugu Cinema of the time, Magadheera starring Ram charan teja, which stood as one of the biggest commercial successes of the time in Telugu Cinema.[13] He has won the Nandi Award for Best Director and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for the film. This film also won the National Film Award for Best Choreography.[14]
His comedy thriller film titled Maryada Ramanna (2010) has actor Sunil as male lead. This was the biggest hit of that year. Coincidentally, this movie is remade in Hindi as "Son of Sardar" and collected 100 crores at the box office.[15][16]
His next film Eega which was released in Telugu and Tamil (Naan Ee) on July 6, 2012 is a fictional film, with having spent a major part for Visual effects (VFX), received positive reviews from audience and critics as well.[17]
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Eega (2012) - Director
- Pending—Best Director - Eega (2012)
- CineMAA Award for Best Director - Magadheera (2009)
- Other Honours
- Star World India - The Front Row With Anupama Chopra - "Entertainer of The Year 2012" for Makkhi[20]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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| 2001 | Student No.1 | Telugu | Dubbed into Hindi as Aaj Ka Mujrim Remade into Tamil as Student Number 1 |
| 2003 | Simhadri | Telugu | Dubbed into Hindi as Yamraaj Ek Faulaad Remade into Tamil as Gajendra Remade into Kannada as Kanteerava |
| 2004 | Sye | Telugu | Dubbed into Hindi as Aar paar-the judgement day Dubbed into Malayalam as Challenge |
| 2005 | Chhatrapati | Telugu | Dubbed into Malayalam as Chatrapathi Dubbed into Hindi as Hukumat Ki Jung Dubbed into Tamil as Chandramouli |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Telugu | Remade in Kannada as Veera Madakari Dubbed into Hindi as Pratighat Dubbed into Malayalam as Vikramathithya Dubbed into Bhojpuri as Vikram Singh Rathod IPS Remade into Tamil as Siruthai Remade in Hindi as Rowdy Rathode |
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Telugu | Dubbed into Hindi as Lok Parlok Dubbed into Oriya as Yamraja |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Director Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu Dubbed into Tamil as Maaveeran Dubbed into Malayalam as Dheera — The Warrior |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Telugu | Remade in Hindi as Son of Sardar Remade in Kannada as Maryade Ramanna Remade in Bengali as Faande Poriya Boga Kaande Re |
| 2011 | Rajanna | Telugu | Director of action sequences only |
| 2012 | Eega | Telugu | Best Visual Effects National Award Simultaneously shot into Tamil as Naan Ee Dubbed into Malayalam as Eecha Dubbed into Hindi as Makkhi |
| Naan Ee | Tamil | Simultaneously shot with Telugu version Eega | |
| 2013 | Baahubali | Telugu | Pre-production Dubbed into Malayalam Dubbed into Hindi Dubbed into Foreign Languages |
| Tamil | Pre-production |
Collaborations
- K. V. Vijayendra Prasad
- M. M. Keeravanihjjnnn
- K. K. Senthil Kumar
- Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
- Kalyani Malik
- Anuj Gurwara
References
- ^ wife name
- ^ "SS Rajamouli voted Best Telugu Director of 2012". oneindia.in. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ Flight of imagination - The Hindu
- ^ "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ South director SS Rajamouli wants to direct Aamir Khan - Express India
- ^ 'SOS' director wants SS Rajamouli to see his film - Times Of India
- ^ IANS (May 15, 2013). "SS Rajamouli's Eega to be screened at Cannes, Shanghai film festivals". bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ^ "'Makkhi' Review: Revenge comes in all sizes!". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ^ "Eega to be screened at Cannes!". 123telugu.com. Retrieved May 14, 2013 at 9:50 AM IST.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Shiva Prasad (May 16, 2013). "After Cannes; Eega heads to Madrid & Korea". The Times of India. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Son Of Sardar Review
- ^ South director SS Rajamouli wants to direct Aamir Khan - Express India
- ^ Magadheera (2009) - IMDb
- ^ "Microsoft Word - 57th_NFA_Press_Release.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-04-28.
- ^ "SS Rajamouli about Maryada Ramanna interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film director". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
- ^ Singh song | Rajeev Masand – movies that matter
- ^ Shekhar (2012-07-07). "Eega - Movie Review: A graphical wonder | - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ Nandi Awards 2009 Winners List - Telugu Movie News
- ^ "Filmfare Awards winners". The Times Of India. 9 August 2010.
- ^ In conversation with S.S.Rajamouli on The Front Row - YouTube
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