Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli is a 2024 Indian English-language documentary film directed by Raghav Khanna and Tanvi Ajinkya.[2] The film revolves around filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli and events related to his film career.[3] Produced by Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios, it was premiered on Netflix on 2 August 2024.[4]
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Directed by | Raghav Khanna Tanvi Ajinkya |
Produced by | Sameer Nair Deepak Segal Anupama Chopra |
Cinematography | Nikunj Singh |
Edited by | Sanyukta Kaza |
Music by | Rohit Kulkarni |
Production companies | Applause Entertainment Film Companion Studios |
Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | English |
Production
editThe documentary was announced on Netflix in January 2023.[5] Principal photography took place in Hyderabad, Tokyo and Los Angeles.[6] The teaser was released on 17 January 2023,[7] followed by the trailer on 21 July 2024.[8]
The film featured S. S. Rajamouli himself alongside James Cameron, Joe Russo, Karan Johar, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Ram Charan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr.[4]
Release and reception
editModern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli was released on 2 August 2024 on Netflix.[9]
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 2.5/5 stars.[10] Arjun Menon of Rediff.com rated the film 4/5 stars.[11]
The film was reviewed by Devansh Sharma for Hindustan Times[12] and Sangeetha Devi Dundoo for The Hindu.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli". BBFC. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ The Hindu Bureau (6 July 2024). "'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli': Netflix announces documentary on 'RRR', 'Baahubali' filmmaker". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "I am a slave to my story: Rajamouli". Deccan Chronicle. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ a b Merican, Sara (5 July 2024). "Netflix Sets August Launch For Doc On 'RRR' & 'Baahubali' Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli". Deadline. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (17 January 2023). "'RRR' Director S.S. Rajamouli to Kick Off Applause Entertainment, Film Companion Show 'Modern Masters' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Witness the inspiring story of S.S. Rajamouli in a new docu-series 'Modern Masters'*". TheDailyGuardian. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Applause Entertainment". Film Companion. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Web, Statesman (22 July 2024). "SS Rajamouli: Netflix documentary trailer gives insights into filmmaker". The Statesman. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "SS Rajamouli documentary 'Modern Masters' to make OTT premiere on this date: Check where and when to watch". The Economic Times. 6 July 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (2 August 2024). "Modern Masters review: A laudatory documentary on SS Rajamouli that precludes the pinpricks". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Menon, Arjun (2 August 2024). "Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary". Rediff. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Devansh (2 August 2024). "Modern Masters SS Rajamouli review: Netflix India documentary on RRR director is slave to subject more than to story". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2 August 2024). "'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' movie review: An enjoyable, informative journey of a game changer". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.