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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…

EXCLUSIVE: S.S. Rajamouli is currently assembling a production team for a new movie about the birth and rise of Indian Cinema. Rajamouli, whose RRR racked up an Oscar win and over $166M WW, is not directing, we understand. At $130M, RRR is the third highest grossing movie in Indian cinema. Rajamouli…

Welcome to Deadline's International Disruptors, a feature where we shine a spotlight on industry players outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we're talking with RRR star Ram Charan. The Indian actor and producer, who has long been an icon in the country's Telugu industry…

Newly Oscar-nominated composer M.M. Keeravani can now put on his dancing shoes after securing a spot in Best Original Song for his popular song “Naatu Naatu” from the Indian action-comedy film RRR. In speaking with Deadline on Tuesday about his nomination, Keeravani revealed that he was working—and…

S.S. Rajamouli's Indian epic RRR received an Oscar nomination this morning for Best Original Song "Naatu Naatu," but it missed out on crossing into other major categories despite strong campaigning and a groundswell of support. Related Stories …

Seeing is disbelieving when it comes to RRR, an Indian blockbuster set during the rule of the British Raj. Starring Telugu icons Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr. (N.T.R.), it's a lavish adventure based loosely — very loosely — on two legendary Indian freedom fighters of the early 20th century, Alluri…

RRR filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has said that his father, screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad, is "working on the story" for a sequel to the epic action smash. When asked about the possibility of an RRR 2 during a Chicago screening event at the weekend, Rajamouli said, "I would absolutely love to do that. I…

RRR filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli made his epic for an Indian audience, but he has been gobsmacked by the global resonance of the film, which has racked up more than $132 million worldwide while ranking as India’s third highest-grossing movie of all time. RRR has made more than $11M in the U.S. since opening…

EXCLUSIVE: In a coup for the agency, CAA has signed in-demand Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli.   Rajamouli most recently directed Indian box office hit RRR (Rise Roar Revolt), which has generated more than $132M at the global box office since its release in March. The movie ranks as India's third highest-grossing film…

RRR, the latest epic from Baahubali filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, has grossed over 960 crore ($126M) at the global box office in its first two weeks, and continues to grow. It is already the fourth biggest Indian movie ever worldwide and also gives Rajamouli bragging rights to three titles on the Top 10 chart of Indian…

S.S. Rajamouli's highly-anticipated Telugu title RRR has come roaring out of the gate, both at home and abroad. With an estimated 137 crore ($18M) on Friday in India, the epic smashed records to set the best opening day for a local film ever. In so doing, Rajamouli topped his own previous record-holder in the market…

"Bigger than Ben-Hur." Never again will I bandy around this expression to describe mere weddings, parties or anything else. S.S. Rajamouli's epic RRR (Rise! Roar! Revolt!), which tells the story of friends who discover they are on opposite sides of India's struggle for independence, is so massively bigger than Ben-Hur…