Mumbai: A documentary based on the life and works of film director SS Rajamouli, who redefined Indian cinema with his grand storytelling and phenomenal visual effects, is set for release.
Rajamouli has mastered many arts in his filmy journey, which includes films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’, for which he won an Oscar.
Streaming platform Netflix gave the news to fans on its Instagram post and announced the release date of the documentary.
He captioned the post, “One man. Many blockbusters. Endless ambition. What did this great filmmaker have to do to reach his pinnacle? Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, coming August 2, only on Netflix!” The documentary will stream on Netflix on August 2.
Presented by Anupama Chopra, the documentary features insights from global personalities such as James Cameron, Joe Russo and Karan Johar, as well as close friends and colleagues such as Prabhas, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati and Ram Charan.
Netflix has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios to create the documentary, which highlights Rajamouli’s influence on Indian and international cinema with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Talking about her experience working on the documentary film, producer and host Anupama Chopra shared, “SS Rajamouli is a visionary whose imagination has changed the direction of Indian cinema. His craft has captivated audiences across the world. His epic tales have redefined the standards of storytelling. We are thrilled to work with Netflix and Applause Entertainment to highlight his extraordinary career and his lasting impact on the world of film.”
Explaining the significance of the documentary film, Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment said, “We are thrilled to work with Netflix and Film Companion Studios on this SS Rajamouli documentary. His unique inventive narrative style has revolutionised Indian filmmaking and we are excited to present his artistic evolution from his humble beginnings to ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’. This partnership reflects our dedication towards creating authentic Indian stories for a global audience.”
“SS Rajamouli is an icon whose visionary storytelling and cinematic brilliance have created a deep fan following and put Indian cinema on the global map. His adventurous spirit and mastery of the fantasy and epic genres have left an indelible mark on entertainment-loving audiences globally, breathing life into iconic stories from Indian history and culture. ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’ offers a unique glimpse into the creative world and mind of the master storyteller like never before. I can’t wait for audiences to be mesmerized by his journey,” said Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India.
Meanwhile, Rajamouli was recently seen playing a cameo in Nag Ashwin’s epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’.
