S.S. Rajamouli Receives Rare Global Honour, Secures a Permanent Place at Cinémathèque Française, Shares Picture with Mr. Costa Gavras: “It is a Feeling I Cannot Fully Put Into Words”
One of the biggest and most iconic filmmakers in Indian cinema, S.S. Rajamouli, has played a defining role in taking Indian films to the global stage with blockbusters like the Baahubali franchise and RRR. Renowned for his grand vision, larger-than-life storytelling, and deep-rooted celebration of Indian culture, Rajamouli has earned immense respect from audiences and filmmakers across the world. With every milestone, he has continued to elevate the global perception of Indian cinema.
Now, the celebrated filmmaker has added yet another monumental achievement to his illustrious career. S.S. Rajamouli has been honoured with a permanent place at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris, one of the world’s most prestigious and influential film institutions. Founded by the legendary Henri Langlois, the institution is regarded as a sacred space for the preservation and celebration of cinematic history, making this recognition a landmark moment for both Rajamouli and Indian cinema.
Adding to the significance of the occasion, Rajamouli also shared a memorable moment with legendary Oscar-winning Greek-French filmmaker Costa-Gavras. In a remarkable gesture of admiration, Costa-Gavras watched Rajamouli’s films for nearly eight hours before attending and staying through his masterclass, reflecting the profound impact of the Indian filmmaker’s work.
Sharing the pictures, S.S. Rajampuli wrote, “Having me here in Paris and screening my films is itself an honour for me. But a sweet surprise I never saw coming. It is a feeling I cannot fully put into words. To have a permanent place in the halls of one of the world’s most legendary film institutions, named after the great Henri Langlois himself, is something I will carry with me forever.
My deepest gratitude to the legendary Mr. Costa Gavras and the entire Cinémathèque Française family for this honour, and for embracing Indian cinema with such warmth and love. 🙏
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Even Harsha Chunduru reposted S.S. Rajamouli’s post and wrote, “The Cinémathèque Française has celebrated legends like Martin Scorsese, James Cameron and David Fincher over the years…
The thing about recognitions like these is that they don’t come from making one blockbuster or one hit film. They come from years of creating films that stay with people, inspire filmmakers, and leave a lasting mark on world cinema…
Words couldn’t possibly justify how this feels. Seeing SSR alongside such names just hits different… ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
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The visionary filmmaker is now gearing up to raise the bar once again with his next magnum opus, Varanasi, slated for release next year. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, the highly anticipated film is expected to be yet another landmark cinematic spectacle, further strengthening S.S. Rajamouli’s extraordinary legacy of pushing the boundaries of Indian storytelling on the global stage.
