New Delhi: Superstar director SS Rajamouli, who has now become an international sensation due to his epic-action film RRR, has turned 50.
The Baahubali and Eega director is known for his extremely clever and creative storytelling, larger-than-life action scenes, direction, set designs, poignant themes, and more.
Many celebrities and fans took to social media on Tuesday to wish the filmmaker on his birthday.
One of Rajamouli’s longtime associates and the RRR actor NTR Jr. took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a picture of the two together. Captioning the post he wrote: “Happy Birthday Jakkana @ssrajamouli!! Sending lots of love..”
Happy Birthday Jakkana @ssrajamouli !! Sending lots of love… pic.twitter.com/hdKXJ87WY0
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) October 10, 2023
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu took to his X and wrote: “Wishing you a happy birthday @ssrajamouli sir! Here’s to many more years of your cinematic brilliance!”
Wishing you a happy birthday @ssrajamouli sir! Here's to many more years of your cinematic brilliance!
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) October 10, 2023
Director-screenwriter K. S. Ravindra, who is also called Bobby wished the Maghadheera filmmaker and wrote: “Wishing the creative genius, dearest @ssrajamouli sir a very happy birthday. Keep inspiring us.”
Wishing the creative genius, dearest @ssrajamouli sir a very happy birthday. Keep inspiring us. 🤗 ❤️ #HBDSSRajamouli pic.twitter.com/v69BQfN8bp
— Bobby (@dirbobby) October 10, 2023
Sharing pictures of himself with the director, the RRR actor Ram Charan wrote: “Truly adore my moments with you. Happiest Birthday @ssrajamouli Garu.”
Truly adore my moments with you. Happiest Birthday @ssrajamouli Garu 🎂❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/THZgvU1IJy
— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) October 10, 2023
HIndi film superstar Ajay Devgn who made his debut in South India cinema with the international blockbuster ‘RRR’, took to his X and posted a Behind-The-Scenes picture of ‘RRR’ where he is standing alongside the director. Captioning the picture, he wrote: “Happy Birthday, Rajamouli Sir! Keep creating masterpieces that touch hearts worldwide (star emoji).”
Happy Birthday, Rajamouli Sir! Keep creating masterpieces that touch hearts worldwide 🌟 pic.twitter.com/Kldyh7pWIt
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 10, 2023
SS Rajamouli had already become quite renowned in international circles with Baahubali, particularly in countries such as Japan, South Korea, Russia, Turkey, Thailand, and China among others.
However, RRR made him a massive figure in the West and brought him massive acclaim in the US.
The director’s father, screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad who has written many films in Telugu cinema as well as worked closely with his son has said that RRR may get a sequel.