Acclaimed Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli, the visionary behind global blockbusters like 'RRR' and the 'Baahubali' series, celebrated his 52nd birthday today. The occasion was marked by an outpouring of love and admiration from across the film industry, with top stars taking to social media to honor the director.
RRR Stars Lead The Birthday Tributes
The first to extend warm wishes were Rajamouli's 'RRR' heroes, Jr NTR and Ram Charan. Jr NTR, who shares a close bond with the director, posted a picture with him on X (formerly Twitter) with a caption expressing, "Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Jakkana @ssrajamouli!! Loads of love." Ram Charan also shared a heartfelt message, calling Rajamouli "one of the greatest filmmakers of our time." Both actors credited the director's genius for propelling Indian cinema to unprecedented international heights with their film 'RRR'.
Mahesh Babu Teases Upcoming Collaboration
Superstar Mahesh Babu, who is currently working with Rajamouli on the highly anticipated jungle adventure tentatively titled 'SSMB29', shared a candid and joyous picture. The photo shows the duo hugging and laughing. In his birthday post, Mahesh Babu wrote, "Wishing the one and only @ssrajamouli a very Happy Birthday… The best is always yet to come." The actor's rugged look in the picture is speculated to be from their upcoming project.
Industry-Wide Acclaim For The Epic Maker
The birthday wishes were not limited to Telugu cinema. Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar's production house, which distributed the 'Baahubali' films in North India, also joined in. They shared behind-the-scenes moments, hailing Rajamouli as "the magician of magnum opuses" and "the emperor of epics." This widespread celebration underscores Rajamouli's monumental impact on pan-Indian and global cinema, solidifying his status as a once-in-a-generation storyteller.
