Famed director SS Rajamouli’s path to success was fraught with challenges unkown to the world. But, it saw the light today. In a poignant throwback video that has captivated the online community, Rajamouli bared his soul, recounting the tumultuous journey that ultimately shaped his illustrious career.
The video resounds with the echoes of Rajamouli’s past, a time when his family grappled with adversity. He reminisced, “We started off as a very rich family. My father owned 360 acres of land in a place in Karnataka. By the time, I was 10 or 11 years old, everything was sold out. They lost everything. We went to Chennai. We were 13 members, and we were living in a bedroom apartment. Every day we used to worry about how to pay the rent.” This stark descent from opulence to penury laid the foundation for the indomitable spirit that would later define Rajamouli’s cinematic odyssey.
The pivotal moment in Rajamouli’s life came with a searing admonition from his aunt, who branded him “good for nothing.” However, it was the unwavering support and maternal wisdom of his ‘bhabhi’ that kindled the flames of determination within him. “My bhabhi told me, ‘I don’t want my son to be called by bad names by anyone.’ That’s the only thing she told me, and I suddenly started taking my life seriously and started working seriously,” revealed Rajamouli, encapsulating the profound impact of her words.
Rajamouli: A Tale of Triumph from Adversity to Acclaim
The RRR director’s professional sojourn commenced as an assistant to esteemed directors in Chennai and Andhra Pradesh. Subsequently, he honed his craft under the tutelage of his father, Vijayendra Prasad, before ascending to the helm as a director. His directorial debut, “Student No: 1,” marked the inception of a transformative era in his career, laying the groundwork for a series of cinematic masterpieces.
The magnum opus “Baahubali” stands as a testament to the director’s unparalleled prowess, catapulting him to global acclaim and redefining the frontiers of Indian cinema. His directorial finesse, coupled with an unwavering commitment to storytelling, has firmly entrenched him as a luminary in the realm of filmmaking.