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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] Rajamouli has also garnered awards for the Most Original Film, and Best Film to watch with a crowd, for directing Eega in the 8th Annual Edition Toronto After Dark Film Festival.[10] He has also garnered the Star World India, "Entertainer of The Year 2012" for Makkhi.[11]

Early career and television

Rajamouli started directing Telugu soap operas on 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, Simhadri.

His next movie was Sye. It was a first-of-its-kind movie in Tollywood, in that it was based on a rugby game. The plot was inspired by the 1999 American drama movie Any Given Sunday. This movie was also the first instance where Rajamouli collaborated with K. K. Senthil Kumar.[12]

With his next flick Chatrapathi, Rajamouli again evoked emotions with the audience. The music of M. M. Keeravani and cinematography by Senthil Kumar added to the film's success. In his next stint Vikramarkudu, Rajamouli worked with Raviteja. The movie was a big success and was remade into Hindi as Rowdy Rathore by Prabhu Deva with Akshay kumar in the lead, into Tamil as Siruthai, and in Kannada as Veera Madakari.[13]

He then directed Yamadonga, a socio-fantasy film praised by critics. Next was the biggest film in Telugu Cinema at the time, Magadheera starring Ram charan Teja, Most of the plot were inspired from the movie "MYTH" starring Jackie chan which was a film released in 2005, this movie magadheera became one of the biggest commercial successes in Telugu Cinema.[14] He 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.[15]

His comedy thriller film Maryada Ramanna (2010) had actor Sunil as the male lead. This was the biggest hit of that year. It was remade in Hindi as "Son of Sardar".[16][17]

His next film Eega was released in Telugu and Tamil (Naan Ee) on July 6, 2012. It is a fictional film, with major part for Visual effects (VFX), received positive reviews from audience and critics as well. The design of the housefly was inspired from the movie G-force.[18]