The RRR song Naatu Naatu made history by becoming the first Asian song to win Best Original Song at the Oscars in 2023. RRR, directed by S. S. Rajamouli , has been a box-office success since its release. RRR ticks all of the boxes for a classic larger-than-life Indian film. This victory has been a watershed moment for Indian cinema on a global scale.
This victory is an excellent opportunity to discover S. S. Rajamouli’s other works. The director has directed some of the most magnificent action, fantasy, and epic drama films. Here are other amazing 5 films directed by S. S. Rajamouli that you should not miss.
1. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
This has to be the pinnacle of S. S. Rajamouli’s genius. A young man falls in love with a warrior woman who is on a mission to rescue the former queen of Mahishmati who is being held captive by King Bhallaladeva. The film was praised for its technical brilliance and well-choreographed scene execution. How can we forget the most shocking twist that awaited us in the final scene? The film was dubbed in several Indian languages and received an IMDb rating of 8.
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Baahubali: The Beginning’s sequel, Baahubali 2, picks up where the first film left off. If you thought the first film satisfied your needs, S. S. Rajamouli went above and beyond in the sequel. The plot revolves around Amarendra Baahubali and Bhallaladeva. What’s interesting is that both of these films’ stories were written by Rajamouli’s father. The film was a huge success, receiving an IMDb rating of 8.2.
3. Magadheera (2009)
Another fantasy action film by S. S. Rajamouli was a huge success. Reincarnation and eternal love are central to Magadheera. The film launched the careers of Ram Charan, Srihari, Kajal Aggarwal, and Dev Gill. It features an eclectic cast of past-life lovers reuniting and defeating the sinister force attempting to keep them apart. The film has won 43 awards out of 54 nominations, including two National Awards. IMDb gives the film a 7.7 rating.
4. Vikramarkudu (2006)
The plot of the film is unique. You have a thief who decides to stop committing crimes forever. But, before he departs, he decides to swindle one last time. He dupes a woman and steals her boot, expecting to find cash, but instead finds a girl. The film, which starred Ravi Teja and Anushka Shetty, was a commercial success. Rowdy Rathore was a Hindi remake of the film. It has a 7.7 rating on IMDb.
5. Eega (2012)
S. S. Rajamouli is a master of storytelling, as evidenced by this film in which a housefly is a true hero. The film’s protagonist reincarnates as a housefly and attempts to protect his love interest from the sinister industrialist. You’ll have to watch the movie to see how well it’s done. It contains inane humour at times, but it is still an exciting watch. IMDb gives the Telugu film a 7.7 rating.
