S. S. Rajamouli, a renowned director in South Indian cinema, has achieved blockbuster success with his movies that have shattered numerous records worldwide. Notably, the Indian epic historical fiction films Baahubali (2015) and Baahubali 2 (2017) stand as exemplary examples of his work. Additionally, several of his films have been dubbed or remade in Hindi. Below is a list of movies directed by S. S. Rajamouli.
1. Student No.1 (2001)
‘Student No.1’ (2001) is a successful Telugu musical movie that marked the directorial debut of S.S. Rajamouli in Tollywood. Starring Jr NTR and Gajala, this film proved to be a hit for both the actor and director. It was also dubbed in Hindi as ‘Aaj Ka Mujrim’.
Summary: A young individual saves a woman from a molester, resulting in the death of the assailant. While serving a life sentence, they are granted the opportunity to study law and decide to confront their troublesome college peers.<br><br>Revised: The story revolves around a courageous youth who intervenes to protect a woman from a molester, inadvertently causing the assailant’s demise. Despite being sentenced to life in prison, they are granted permission to pursue a legal education, leading them to challenge their rowdy college classmates.
2. Simhadri (2003)
The successful action film “Simhadri” (2003) was directed by S. S. Rajamouli and features Jr. NTR, Ankitha, and Bhoomika Chawla in lead roles. Supporting roles are played by Mukesh Rishi, Nassar, and Rahul Dev. The film achieved great success at the box-office.
Summary: Simhadri, an orphan, is brought up by a wealthy family. However, when the youngest granddaughter of the family develops feelings for him, he declines her offer, as he cannot abandon Indu, a girl suffering from mental illness.
3. Sye (2004)
Sye (2004) is an action sports drama film in the Telugu language directed by S.S. Rajamouli. Nithiin, Genelia D’Souza, Shashank, and Pradeep Rawat are the main cast members in the film. The Hindi dubbed version of the movie is titled ‘Aar Paar-The Judgement Day’. It achieved great success and became a superhit.
Pruthvi and Sashank, the leaders of two opposing student groups, form an unlikely alliance with a common goal: overthrowing a notorious mafia leader. Together, they devise a plan to reclaim their college ground, which was unjustly taken from them. In order to achieve this, they must triumph over the mafia leader’s team in a high-stakes rugby match.
4. Chatrapathi (2005)
Released in 2005, “Chatrapathi” is an action-packed drama film in the Telugu language. It was skillfully written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli. The protagonist, portrayed by Prabhas, shines in the lead role while Arti Agarwal, Shriya Saran, Bhanupriya, and Pradeep Rawat deliver stellar performances in supporting roles. This film achieved tremendous success and was also dubbed into Hindi under the title “Hukumat Ki Jung”.
Summary: Parvati’s family is compelled to depart from a coastal village in Sri Lanka, resulting in her unfortunate separation from her son, Shiva. Determined to reunite with his mother, Shiva confronts numerous challenges, including his malevolent step-brother.
5. Vikramarkudu (2006)
The 2006 Telugu action film “Vikramarkudu” was directed by S. S. Rajamouli and featured Ravi Teja, Anushka Shetty, and Vineet Kumar in the main roles. This successful film was later remade in Hindi under the title “Rowdy Rathore”.
Plot: In a twist of fate, Sathibabu, bearing an uncanny resemblance to Rathore, steps forward to adopt Rathore’s daughter following his untimely demise. Seizing the opportunity, Sathibabu assumes Rathore’s identity as a police officer with a singular goal in mind – to bring down the malevolent Babuji, notorious for his heinous acts of cruelty.
6. Yamadonga (2007)
Yamadonga (2007) is a successful Telugu film directed by S.S. Rajamouli. This fantasy-action comedy features Mohan Babu, Jr. NTR, Priyamani, and Mamta Mohandas in the main roles. The movie received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, and it performed well at the box office. It was also later dubbed into Hindi and released as ‘Lok Parlok’.
Plot: Azhagappan, a celestial being, finds himself captivated by Ramba during her visit to Earth. Their love blossoms, leading him to frequent visits to the heavenly realm where he encounters an array of deities. However, a heart-wrenching incident involving the death of a child deeply affects Azhagappan, compelling him to take action and impart a valuable lesson to Yama, the god of death.
7. Magadheera (2009)
Magadheera, released in 2009, is a romantic-action film in the Telugu language of India. It was directed by S. S. Rajamouli and features Ram Charan and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, with Dev Gill and Srihari in noticeable supporting roles. Notably, Magadheera achieved the distinction of being the highest-grossing film in the history of Telugu cinema.
Summary: Harsha finds himself wrongly accused of murder and discovers a deep connection with Indu. Driven by their past life bond, he embarks on a mission to clear his name and rescue Indu from captivity.<br><br>Revised: Harsha becomes entangled in a false murder accusation that leads to the kidnapping of Indu’s father. Unbeknownst to them, Harsha and Indu share a profound connection from a previous existence. When Harsha becomes aware of this bond, he is compelled to rectify the situation and restore justice, determined to free Indu from her captors.
8. Maryada Ramanna (2010)
Maryada Ramanna (2010) is a hilarious action film in the Telugu language. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the movie stars Sunil and Saloni Aswani in the main roles. It achieved great success at the box office that year and was later remade in Hindi as ‘Son of Sardar’.
Summary: In his quest to start afresh, a man revisits his hometown to sell his land but unexpectedly falls for a girl. However, he discovers that her parents harbor deadly intentions towards him.
9. Eega (2012)
S. S. Rajamouli directed the Indian bilingual fantasy film, Eega (2012), featuring Sudeep, Nani, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. This box-office hit was later dubbed in Hindi as ‘Makkhi’.
Plot: Nani is deeply in love with Bindu, but his life is tragically cut short when Sudeep, consumed by his lust for Bindu, kills him out of jealousy. However, Nani’s spirit is reincarnated as a fly and he becomes determined to seek vengeance for his untimely demise. In a surprising turn of events, Nani forms an unlikely alliance with Bindu, as they join forces to make Sudeep’s existence unbearable, turning it into a living nightmare.
10. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Baahubali (2015) is a historical fiction film set in India, directed by S. S. Rajamouli. It features Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah in the main roles, with Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in supporting roles. The film had a budget of 1.8 billion, making it the most expensive Indian film at the time of its release. It achieved tremendous success at the box office, breaking multiple records. The Hindi dubbed version, titled ‘Baahubali: The Beginning,’ also set records as the highest-grossing dubbed film in India.
Plot: In this captivating story, we follow the journey of a lost heir to the fictional kingdom of Mahishmati. As he embarks on a quest to discover his true identity, he finds himself unexpectedly falling in love with a courageous warrior. Together, they form a bond and set out to rescue the former queen of Mahishmati, igniting a thrilling adventure filled with love, rebellion, and the pursuit of justice.
11. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, Baahubali 2 (2017) is an Indian historical fiction film that was also released in Hindi as ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’. The movie features renowned actors Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati, and Sathyaraj in leading roles, representing the Tollywood industry. In a remarkable feat, the film achieved the milestone of becoming the first Indian movie to surpass 1,000 crores in worldwide box office collections across all languages, accomplishing this impressive feat within a mere ten days.
Summary: Shiva, Bahubali’s son, embarks on a quest for truth upon discovering his lineage. This narrative interweaves with historical events from the Mahishmati Kingdom.
12. RRR (2022)
The directorial Telugu period action-drama film “RRR” (2022) is helmed by S. S. Rajamouli. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.
Plot: Set in the 1920s, the film delves into a hidden chapter of history, shedding light on the untold tale of two revolutionaries, Rama Raju and Bheem. Before embarking on their noble quest to fight for their nation, they disappear into obscurity, their origin story cloaked in mystery.
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