Netflix will release biographical documentary Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli on August 2, shedding light on the Indian filmmaker behind titles like Baahubali and RRR.
Presented by Anupama Chopra, the documentary features insights on S.S. Rajamouli from James Cameron, Joe Russo, and Karan Johar, as well as close friends and colleagues such as Prabhas, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati and Ram Charan.
Netflix partnered with Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios to make the documentary, which highlights Rajamouli’s influence on Indian and international cinema, with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. The film will form part of Netflix’s Modern Masters doc series on Indian creatives.
“S.S. Rajamouli is a visionary whose imagination has altered the course of Indian cinema,” said producer and host Chopra. “His craft has captivated audiences around the world. His epic narratives have redefined storytelling standards. We are thrilled to work with Netflix and Applause Entertainment to highlight his extraordinary career and his lasting influence on the world of film.”
Sameer Nair, Managing Director of Applause, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with Netflix and Film Companion Studios on this S.S. Rajamouli documentary. His uniquely inventive narrative style has revolutionized Indian filmmaking and we are excited to present his artistic development from his humble beginnings to Baahubali and RRR. This partnership demonstrates our dedication to creating authentic Indian stories for a global audience.”
Monika Shergill, Vice-President Content, Netflix India, called Rajamouli “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,” she added. “Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli offers a unique glimpse into the master storyteller’s creative world and mind like never before.”
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli is part of Netflix’s 2024 slate of documentaries from across India, which includes the upcoming Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, an intimate look at the life of the rapper and actor; cricket doc The Greatest Rivalry – India vs Pakistan; and the Oscar-winning To Kill a Tiger.
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