S. S. Rajamouli movies & biography
S. S. Rajamouli is an Indian film director and screenwriter born on 10 October 1973 in Raichur, Karnataka, India. He works in Telugu cinema and is known for directing epic, action drama, and fantasy films such as the Baahubali series and RRR.
Quick facts
| Known for | Director |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 October 1973 (age 53) |
| Birthplace | Raichur, Karnataka, India |
| Latest release | Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) |
Best S. S. Rajamouli movies
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Bāhubali: The Beginning
Bāhubali 2: The ConclusionCareer overview
S. S. Rajamouli has directed twelve feature films, all of which have been box office successes. His 2009 fantasy action film Magadheera was the highest-grossing Telugu film ever at the time of its release. In 2012, his film Eega won nine awards at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, including the Most Original Film. Rajamouli directed Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), which was the most expensive Indian production at the time of its release and ranks among the top 15 highest-grossing films in India. He followed it with Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), which became the first Indian film to gross over ₹10 billion and held the record as the highest-grossing Indian film. It also sold over 100 million tickets, the highest for any film in India since Sholay (1975). The Baahubali films received six Saturn Award nominations, with Baahubali 2 winning the Best International Film. In 2022, Rajamouli directed RRR, which received various international accolades including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for the song "Naatu Naatu", and a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His films are typically characterized by their epic grandeur, stylized action sequences, unbridled heroism and larger-than-life characters with historical and mythological references. With his Baahubali films, he has pioneered the pan-Indian film movement. 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 Institut Lumière in Lyon, France.
S. S. Rajamouli movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bāhubali: The Epic | Director | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2025 | Bāhubali: The Epic | Screenplay | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2022 | RRR | Screenplay | 7.7 TMDB |
| 2022 | RRR | Director | 7.7 TMDB |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Director | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Screenplay | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2015 | Bāhubali: The Beginning | Director | 7.6 TMDB |
| 2015 | Bāhubali: The Beginning | Screenplay | 7.6 TMDB |
| 2012 | Eega | Narrator (voice) | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2012 | Eega | Director | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2012 | Eega | Screenplay | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Writer | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Director | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Screenplay | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | Screenplay | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | Director | 7.0 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is S. S. Rajamouli's latest movie in the database?
The latest movie in the database for S. S. Rajamouli is Bāhubali: The Epic (2025), where he is credited as Director and Screenplay.
What was S. S. Rajamouli's debut or early work?
The provided facts do not specify S. S. Rajamouli's debut film. However, his 2009 film Magadheera was the highest-grossing Telugu film ever at the time of its release.
How old is S. S. Rajamouli and where was he born?
S. S. Rajamouli was born on 10 October 1973 in Raichur, Karnataka, India. As of 2026, he is 52 years old.
What are S. S. Rajamouli's best-known films?
S. S. Rajamouli is best known for directing Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), and RRR (2022). These three films rank among the top 15 highest-grossing films in India.
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