017 - Baahubali : The Rise of Rajamouli

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