Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli

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]

Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli
Directed byRaghav Khanna
Produced bySameer Nair
Deepak Segal
Anupama Chopra
CinematographyNikunj Singh
Edited bySanyukta Kaza
Music byRohit Kulkarni
Production
companies
Applause Entertainment
Film Companion Studios
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 2 August 2024 (2024-08-02)
Running time
74 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageEnglish

Cast

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Special appearances

Production

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The 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][4]

Release and reception

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Modern 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

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  1. ^ "Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli". BBFC. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  2. ^ The Hindu Bureau (6 July 2024). "'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli': Netflix announces documentary on 'RRR', 'Baahubali' filmmaker". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  3. ^ "I am a slave to my story: Rajamouli". Deccan Chronicle. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Witness the inspiring story of S.S. Rajamouli in a new docu-series 'Modern Masters'*". TheDailyGuardian. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Applause Entertainment". Film Companion. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  8. ^ Web, Statesman (22 July 2024). "SS Rajamouli: Netflix documentary trailer gives insights into filmmaker". The Statesman. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Menon, Arjun (2 August 2024). "Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary". Rediff. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
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