Streaming giant Netflix has unveiled a new documentary, ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’, celebrating the acclaimed filmmaker behind pan-India blockbusters Baahubali‘ and ‘RRR’.
The announcement follows Rajamouli’s recent induction into the Director’s branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, PTI reported from Mumbai.
Produced by Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios, the biographical documentary is directed by Raghav Khanna.
In a statement, the documentary makers said, “Rajamouli is celebrated as a multifaceted talent — a master storyteller, perfectionist, and international sensation. But what fuels his remarkable success? This docu-film sheds light on untold stories and perspectives from his family and collaborators.”
Monika Shergill, Vice-President Content, Netflix India, shares, “S.S. Rajamouli is an icon whose visionary storytelling and cinematic brilliance has built deep fandom and put Indian cinema on the global map. His adventurous spirit and mastery of fantasy and epic genres have left an indelible mark on entertainment-loving audiences globally, breathing life into iconic tales from Indian history and culture. Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli offers a unique glimpse into the master storyteller’s creative world and mind like never before. I can’t wait for audiences to be enthralled by his journey.”
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