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S.S. Rajamouli

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S. S. Rajamouli is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for large-scale Telugu-language action and fantasy productions. His films include Magadheera, Eega, the two-part Baahubali series, and RRR.

RRR reached an international audience, and its song Naatu Naatu won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, while the Baahubali films became major commercial successes in Indian cinema.

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Did RRR win an Academy Award?

Yes, the song 'Naatu Naatu' from RRR won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards in March 2023. It was the first Indian production to win in that category.

How many Baahubali movies did S.S. Rajamouli make?

Rajamouli directed two Baahubali films: Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). Together, the two-part epic became one of the highest-grossing Indian film franchises of all time.

What language are S.S. Rajamouli's films primarily made in?

Rajamouli's films are primarily made in Telugu, one of the major languages of South Indian cinema. However, films like the Baahubali series and RRR have been widely released in dubbed versions across Hindi, Tamil, and other languages.

What other films has S.S. Rajamouli directed besides Baahubali and RRR?

Rajamouli's other notable films include Magadheera (2009), a historical-action romance, and Eega (2012), a fantasy film about a man reincarnated as a housefly. He is known for large-scale Telugu action and fantasy productions with elaborate visual effects.