S. S. Rajamouli
Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his epic, action drama, and fantasy genre films, he is one of the most prolific and the highest-paid directors in Indian cinema. Rajamouli is a recipient of various national and international honours including a New York Film Critics Circle award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two Saturn Awards, four National Film Awards, five Nandi Awards, and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, for his contributions in the field of art. In 2023, he was included on the Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Rajamouli has been described by film trade analyst Komal Nahta as "the biggest Indian film director ever" and by SOAS professor Rachel Dwyer as "India's most significant director today".
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