From ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’ | Photo Credit: Netflix
A few minutes after the documentary film Modern Masters: SS RajamouliProducer-director Karan Johar said there is no greater filmmaker than Rajamouli in contemporary Indian cinema. Directed by Raghav Khanna, the documentary film is now streaming on Netflix, which gives the audience a glimpse of the events that take place during the screening of the film. RRR (Arise, roar, rebel) At the TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, where the audience enthusiastically welcomes this big entertainer, while Rajamouli and others watch the reactions. RRR Similar happiness can be seen in Tokyo, Japan. This documentary shows the journey of Rajamouli, whose films Bahubali And RRR Given his global fame, it is important to understand what made him the most popular Indian showman of our times.
Those who have closely followed Telugu cinema and Rajamouli’s rise may find some of the interviews featured in the documentary familiar, yet, there is a lot to ponder over. Actors Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, NTR and Ram Charan offer insights into how Rajamouli is detail-oriented and doesn’t settle for anything less than 100%. NTR describes Rajamouli as a born storyteller, while Ram Charan says that there are times when he watches a Rajamouli film in the third person, in awe, even though he has acted in it.

Choreographer Prem Rakshith, NTR Jr, Rajamouli and Ram Charan on the sets of ‘RRR’ | Photo Credit: Netflix
Produced by Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios, Modern Masters Film journalist and critic Anupama Chopra interviews Rajamouli in Los Angeles and Tokyo, and tries to understand his mindset. While Rajamouli calls himself a slave to storytelling and shrugs off being called the ‘James Cameron of India’, James Cameron shares his thoughts about Rajamouli in the documentary.

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli (English)
Director: Raghav Khanna
Mould: SS Rajamouli, James Cameron, Prabhas, Ram Charan and Jr NTR
Order: 74 minutes
StoryA documentary on revolutionary filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s journey from ‘Student No. 1’ to ‘RRR’
This documentary traces Rajamouli’s journey from Kovvuru in Andhra Pradesh. Interviews with his family members, including his father and screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad and elder cousin and musician MM Keeravani, give insight into the director’s formative years. Unseen photos of Rajamouli and his family members from his early years, along with anecdotes about how storytelling was an integral part of his childhood, form the foundation for the journey ahead.
Rajamouli’s entry into the entertainment industry starts with directing television serials Shanti Nivasam (1999) to making his first feature film, Student No. 1 (2001), serves as the backdrop to introduce us to the early journey of composer Keeravani and actor NTR Jr.

Lyricist Chandrabose and music composer MM Keeravani | Photo Credit: Netflix
The documentary weaves together the personal and professional stories of Rajamouli and his family members, many of whom have handled various responsibilities in filmmaking. Modern Masters An attempt is made to understand what it takes for all the members of a family to work together. Some lesser known details are also revealed. Rajamouli’s love affair with his wife Rama, his relationship with his sister-in-law Srivalli, who is like a mother to the family, and the funny details of a family vacation humanize the director’s story.
Whereas Modern Masters While celebrating Rajamouli, it doesn’t shy away from addressing uncomfortable topics. How does the family deal with Rajamouli’s atheism? What does Rajamouli have to say about criticism of casteism? Bahubali Or the portrayal of romance between Shivudu (Prabhas) and Avantika (Tamannaah Bhatia)?
The funny moments come from behind-the-scenes footage, showing Rajamouli on the sets. Magadheera, Bahubali And RRRWhere he not only performs emotional scenes but also action scenes tied in a harness. There is some information in it too. Did you know that Magadhira (2009) was the first Telugu film to have a visual effects supervisor in the title credits?
Going beyond discussing the scale of Rajamouli’s films, this documentary-film highlights how he understands the rules of cinema, only to break them. An example of this is a scene from the film EigaThe anecdote also highlights where Rajamouli excels compared to other filmmakers who aspire to match his scale and vision — in presenting a story that strikes an emotional chord with the audience.
The one hour and 14 minutes long film introduces Rajamouli and his films to a global audience, recognising his biggest films such as Magadheera, Eega, Bahubali And RRRWhile it also features his other blockbuster Telugu hits like Yamadonga, Chhatrapati or VikramarkuduPerhaps these films could have at least been mentioned and also the fact that the filmmaker hasn’t had a single setback at the box office to give a more holistic idea of ​​the filmmaker’s success.
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli is currently streaming on Netflix