017 - Baahubali : The Rise of Rajamouli

enJuly 22, 2015

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About this Episode

We chart the rise of SS Rajamouli over the years, from Shantinivasam to Baahubali.

Shantinivasam
Student No. 1 and the years of obscurity
Simhadri
- Intensity
- Inspirations from Braveheart
- Dialogues and dramatization
Sye
- The villain
Chatrapathi
- Utilizing Prabhas
- The interval block
Vikramarkudu
- Sleaze in the first half
- Titla
- The mass appeal
Yamadonga
- The pre-interval scene
- NTR's transformation
Magadheera
- His best story?
- Periods of sustained drama
His influences, inspirations and claims of plagiarism
- Simhadri : Singamalai scene - Braveheart
- Sye : Coach pep talk - Any Given Sunday
- Chatrapathi
- Magadheera : Om Shanti Om?
- Magadheera's original story
Maryadaramanna
- Purpose
Eega
- Story and VFX
- Surprises
Baahubali
- Culmination of his learnings
- Craft
Rajamouli vs. Competition
- Top 5 directors in India
What's next for Rajamouli?
- Meluha trilogy
- Mahabharatam
What makes Rajamouli Rajamouli?
- Personality traits
- Forever the learner
- Lessons
Conclusion

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