Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli is a 2024 Indian English-language documentary film directed by Raghav Khanna and Tanvi Ajinkya.[2] The film revolves around filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli and events related to his film career and also how he created the genre of pan-india film.[3] Produced by Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios, it was premiered on Netflix on 2 August 2024.[4]
Cast
Special appearances
- Prabhas
- N. T. Rama Rao Jr.
- Ram Charan
- Karan Johar
- James Cameron
- M. M. Keeravani
- S. S. Kanchi
- V. Vijayendra Prasad
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Rama Rajamouli
- Shobu Yarlagadda
- S. S. Karthikeya
- M. M. Srivalli (voice-over only)
- Rana Daggubati
- Joe Russo
Production
The documentary was announced on Netflix in January 2023.[5] Principal photography took place in Hyderabad, Tokyo and Los Angeles.[6] The teaser was released on 17 January 2023,[7] followed by the trailer on 21 July 2024.[8][4]
Release and reception
Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli was released on 2 August 2024 on Netflix.[9]
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 2.5/5 stars.[10] Arjun Menon of Rediff.com rated the film 4/5 stars.[11] The film was reviewed by Devansh Sharma for Hindustan Times[12] and Sangeetha Devi Dundoo for The Hindu.[13]
References
- ^ "Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli". BBFC. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ The Hindu Bureau (6 July 2024). "'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli': Netflix announces documentary on 'RRR', 'Baahubali' filmmaker". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "I am a slave to my story: Rajamouli". Deccan Chronicle. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ a b Merican, Sara (5 July 2024). "Netflix Sets August Launch For Doc On 'RRR' & 'Baahubali' Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli". Deadline. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (17 January 2023). "'RRR' Director S.S. Rajamouli to Kick Off Applause Entertainment, Film Companion Show 'Modern Masters' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Witness the inspiring story of S.S. Rajamouli in a new docu-series 'Modern Masters'*". TheDailyGuardian. 3 August 2024. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Applause Entertainment". Film Companion. 17 January 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Web, Statesman (22 July 2024). "SS Rajamouli: Netflix documentary trailer gives insights into filmmaker". The Statesman. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "SS Rajamouli documentary 'Modern Masters' to make OTT premiere on this date: Check where and when to watch". The Economic Times. 6 July 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (2 August 2024). "Modern Masters review: A laudatory documentary on SS Rajamouli that precludes the pinpricks". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Menon, Arjun (2 August 2024). "Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Devansh (2 August 2024). "Modern Masters SS Rajamouli review: Netflix India documentary on RRR director is slave to subject more than to story". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2 August 2024). "'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' movie review: An enjoyable, informative journey of a game changer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
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