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Jul 22, 2015

We chart the rise of SS Rajamouli over the years, from Shantinivasam to Baahubali.

  • Shantinivasam
  • Student No. 1 and the years of obscurity
  • Simhadri
    • Intensity
    • Inspirations from Braveheart
    • Dialogues and dramatization
  • Sye
    • The villain
  • Chatrapathi
    • Utilizing Prabhas
    • The interval block
  • Vikramarkudu
    • Sleaze in the first half
    • Titla
    • The mass appeal
  • Yamadonga
    • The pre-interval scene
    • NTR's transformation
  • Magadheera
    • His best story?
    • Periods of sustained drama
  • His influences, inspirations and claims of plagiarism
    • Simhadri : Singamalai scene - Braveheart
    • Sye : Coach pep talk - Any Given Sunday
    • Chatrapathi
    • Magadheera : Om Shanti Om?
    • Magadheera's original story
  • Maryadaramanna
    • Purpose
  • Eega
    • Story and VFX
    • Surprises
  • Baahubali
    • Culmination of his learnings
    • Craft
  • Rajamouli vs. Competition
    • Top 5 directors in India
  • What's next for Rajamouli?
    • Meluha trilogy
    • Mahabharatam
  • What makes Rajamouli Rajamouli?
    • Personality traits
    • Forever the learner
    • Lessons
  • Conclusion