SS Rajamouli: The master director who remains undefeated with 12 consecutive blockbusters

S.S. Rajamouli is a visionary Indian film director known for creating blockbuster films with grand narratives and stunning visuals. With a flawless track record of zero flops, his works like Baahubali and RRR have garnered global acclaim.

In the world of Indian cinema, Rajamouli is a name that guarantees success. From mythological epics to high-octane action dramas, every film he has directed has turned into a blockbuster. In an industry where even the biggest directors have seen flops, Rajamouli remains undefeated—delivering 12 consecutive hits without a single failure.

Here’s the incredible journey of the man who never missed!

Student No.1 (2001) – The Beginning of a Legend: Rajamouli made his directorial debut with Jr. NTR in Student No.1, a coming-of-age college drama. Despite being a newcomer, Rajamouli’s storytelling made the film a super hit, proving that he was a director to watch.

Simhadri (2003) – Action & Emotion Combo: Reuniting with Jr. NTR, Rajamouli crafted Simhadri, a power-packed action drama. The film’s intense fights, emotional depth, and Jr. NTR’s powerful performance made it a blockbuster, solidifying Rajamouli’s reputation.

Sye (2004) – Rugby Meets Telugu Cinema: This film was a game-changer! Rajamouli introduced rugby to Telugu audiences in Sye, starring Nithiin. The unique sports-action concept and thrilling screenplay made it a huge hit.

Chatrapathi (2005) – Prabhas’ Rise to Stardom: Rajamouli teamed up with Prabhas for Chatrapathi, a mass action film about a rebel fighting for his people. This film was a massive success, boosting Prabhas’ career and proving Rajamouli’s mastery of action storytelling.

Vikramarkudu (2006) – The Birth of a Cult Action Hero: With Ravi Teja in the lead, Vikramarkudu became a blockbuster action drama. The film’s powerful dialogues, gripping story, and high-energy fights made it a commercial success, later remade in Hindi as Rowdy Rathore.

Yamadonga (2007) – Blending Mythology & Entertainment: Rajamouli brought fantasy and mythology to mainstream cinema with Yamadonga, featuring Jr. NTR. This film had stunning visuals and comedy, making it a huge hit.

Magadheera (2009) – The Industry Hit: Magadheera was the film that changed Indian cinema forever. Starring Ram Charan, it introduced grand VFX, large-scale action, and time-travel elements. The film became an all-time blockbuster, smashing records and proving Rajamouli’s capability for big-budget spectacles.

Maryada Ramanna (2010) – Comedy with a Twist: Switching gears, Rajamouli directed a comedy thriller starring Sunil. Despite no star power, the film became a super hit, showing that Rajamouli could succeed in any genre.

Eega (2012) – A Fly Becomes a Hero! Rajamouli surprised everyone with Eega, a film where a housefly takes revenge! The concept was risky, but thanks to brilliant storytelling and stunning VFX, it became a pan-India success.

Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) – The Film That Shook the World: This was the game-changer! Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka, and Tamannaah, Baahubali: The Beginning was a visual masterpiece, taking Indian cinema to the global stage. It broke all records and became a pan-India sensation.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) – The Rs 1,000 Crore Milestone: Rajamouli created history when Baahubali 2 became India’s first Rs 1,000 crore movie. The film answered the famous question, “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?”, and became a global blockbuster, setting new benchmarks.

RRR (2022) – Taking India to the Oscars! Rajamouli’s latest masterpiece, RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, was a massive success. The film’s song “Naatu Naatu” won an Oscar, and RRR became one of India’s biggest international hits.