Trailblazing Director S.S. Rajamouli wows with new trailer; Prabhas affectionately labels him as a ‘mad genius’, while Jr. NTR and James Cameron commend the visionary filmmaker
The highly anticipated trailer for Netflix’s Modern Master series by renowned director S.S. Rajamouli was released on Monday, July 22. Directed by Raghav Khanna, the documentary film is scheduled to premiere on August 2.
The two-minute-and-11-second trailer showcases Prabhas, Ram Charan, and Jr. NTR, alongside maestro music composer MM Keeravani, sharing their insights into the visionary director.
The esteemed actors and composer have collaborated multiple times, offering unique perspectives on the director’s exceptional talent. Their testimonials emphasize the significant influence the director has had on their careers and the film industry.
Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli trailer:
The trailer opens with Rajamouli sharing his vision for a film, expressing, “I want to tell an incredible story. I want the audience to be fully engaged in the movie.”
NTR on Rajamouli’s perfectionist nature
Superstar N.T.Rama Rao Jr., known for his work in films like Simhadri, Yamadonga, and Student No: 1, praises Rajamouli, remarking, “This individual is destined to create films. He is meant to narrate stories that are yet untold.”
The RRR actor concludes by acknowledging the director’s madness and advises, “He’s a visionary. There’s no use arguing with him. Just deliver what he seeks and move on.”
Prabhas candidly describes the filmmaker
Rebel star Prabhas, known for his roles in films like Chatrapathi, Baahubali: The Beginning, and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, fondly portrays Rajamouli as “He’s simply a madman.”
James Cameron’s perspective on the visionary director
Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron, famous for works like The Terminator, Titanic, and the Avatar franchise, analyzes Rajamouli and his work, stating, “He undoubtedly commands the respect to collaborate with anyone and undertake any project.”
Karan Johar’s insights on the maverick director
Bollywood filmmaker and producer Karan Johar, who collaborated with Rajamouli on the distribution of Baahubali: The Beginning, shares his thoughts on the esteemed director.
“He’s already a legend in the industry. He has the potential to become an even greater legend,” Johar quoted.
The trailer, along with intriguing interview snippets, showcases some behind-the-scenes moments of Rajamouli guiding his actors to bring specific scenes to life or how he envisions them. The backstage footage includes scenes from RRR, Baahubali, and more.
Netflix India’s update on social media
Team Netflix India shared the trailer on X (formerly Twitter) and expressed, “A master of his craft, a cinema phenomenon. Witness director S. S. Rajamouli’s evolution from Student No. 1 to RRR”
The social media post announced the documentary’s release date, “Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli, premiering on 2 August, exclusively on Netflix! #ModernMastersOnNetflix”
The trailer concludes by highlighting Rajamouli’s character and passion for his craft, with Rajamouli himself declaring in his unique style, “The only thing I am devoted to is my story.”
The Netflix docu-film is supported by Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, and Anupama Chopra through their production companies, Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios.
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