
Age: 52
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Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli is an Indian filmmaker who works in Telugu cinema industry. Known for his epic, action and fantasy genre films, he is the highest grossing Indian director of all time, as well as the highest-paid director in Indian cinema. His acclaimed filmography includes Eega (2012), the Bāhubali duology (2015 - 2017), and RRR (2022). He is a recipient of various national and international honours including a New York Film Critics Circle award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two Saturn Awards, and three National Film Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, for his contributions in the field of Art. Rajamouli's films are often characterized by their epic grandeur, larger-than-life characters, stylized action sequences, and unbridled heroism with historical and mythological references. His films are noted for their integration of CGI with practical effects. With his Baahubali films, he has pioneered the pan-Indian film movement, wherein a film is simultaneously released in multiple Indian languages across the country, and made in a way that appeals to the audience cutting across the linguistic and cultural barriers. He is also credited for expanding the market of Telugu cinema and South Indian cinema into North India and international markets.

S. S. Rajamouli

Director
for Director in Mahabharat Part 6 - Khandhavprasth
Suggested by adityanimmalapudi

It starts with Duryodhan's nightmare about the Pandavas returning alive & Bheem going to hit him, Shakuni, Karna & his brothers. After waking up, he found out his nightmare came true. However, despite their return there's a constant argument about their decision of Draupadi marrying all 5 Pandavas, the Kauravas are harassing this decision, even Dhritarashtra was with his son's side. Causing another conflict between cousins, suddenly Vidur find a solution to avoid another conflict, which is to divide the kingdom. Almost everyone was against it, but they all agree. They decided the kingdom to be built on Khadavaprasth, an old & empty barren desert. However with a help by Krishna, Lord Indra & a demon in which I forgot his name. Then, Duryodhan is jealous about the Pandavas & their Kingdom Indraprasth (renamed after Lord Indra) glorious tales & valour. He & his uncle Shakuni, tried many ways to make them more glorious than them, however their plans foiled by Krishna. After the ceremony, as Duryodhan was roaming the incredible illusion halls, but suddenly unrealising the blue pond, he fell down which made the Draupadi laugh very hard & insulted him. Making Duryodhan's heart filled with revenge & hatred increases with the Pandavas. But, Shakuni found a non-violent way to end the Pandavas, the infamous game of dice which will be the main climax & will end at the Pandavas get revenge. Hero: Duryodhan


