All 12 SS Rajamouli Movies Ranked

May 20, 2022June 17, 2022 Surya Komal 2 Comments Rajamouli, S. S. Rajamouli, SS Rajamouli

The premier director of Indian Cinema, SS Rajamouli breached every Indian film industry, dominated and won the hearts of moviegoers all across the nation with his master storytelling and splendid directorial skill. Starting from his debut film in 2001, he never helmed a single bad film, as every title from his direction turned out to be a blockbuster hit. So, to celebrate his career so far, here are all his film ranked, and if you missed watching any single film, we’ve left answers and links about where to find them. Here we go!

12. Maryada Ramanna (2010)

Cast – Sunil, Saloni & Nagineedu
Streaming Platform – Prime Video

A very simple and a movie, unlike anything in his filmography, Maryada Ramanna from SS Rajamouli begins when Ramu returns to his hometown to sell a piece of land he owns and falls in love with a young woman only to find out that her parents want him dead.

11. Yamadonga (2007)

Cast – Jr. NTR & Mohan Babu
Streaming Platform – Prime Video

A mythological drama from SS Rajamouli, Yamadonga begins when Raja, an orphaned thief, dies while helping a gang in kidnapping a rich heiress, Mahi, in exchange of money. He then lands in Yamlok (hell) and combats with Yama, the god of death, to get his life back.

10. Student No. 1 (2001)

Cast – Jr. NTR & Gajala
Streaming Platform – YouTube

Student No. 1 marked the debut of Jr NTR in a feature-length protagonist role and is also the directorial debut of SS Rajamouli. The narrative of the film follows Aditya as he joins law school according to his father’s desires. However, even though his goal is to be an engineer, he faces many issues while attempting to improve the attitude of the unruly students, and also managing his unnerving past.

9. Sye (2004)

Cast – Nithiin, Genelia Deshmukh
Streaming Platform – YouTube

SS Rajamouli’s third movie, a sports drama, revolves around Prudhvi and Shashank, leaders of two rival student groups, who decide to join hands to overpower a mafia leader, Bhikshu Yadav. They must beat his team in a rugby match to win back their wrongfully obtained college ground.

8. Eega (2012)

Cast – Samantha, ‘Kiccha’ Sudeep
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar

Starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Sudeep in the primary roles, Eega is about Nani, who loves Bindu but gets killed by her jealous boss, who lusts after Bindu. Nani is reincarnated as a fly and decides to avenge his death. He teams up with Bindu to make Sudeep’s life a living hell. First of its kind and a very experimental film by SS Rajamouli.

7. Vikramarkudu (2006)

Cast – Ravi Teja, Anushka Shetty
Streaming Platform – YouTube

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Movies on Amazon’ list]

SS Rajamouli and Ravi Teja’s mass entertainer, Vikramarkudu begins with Sathibabu, who resembles Rathore, not only adopts his daughter after his death but even takes his place as a cop. His mission is to end Bavuji, who is known for his monstrosities.

6. Simhadri (2003)

Cast – Jr. NTR & Bhumika Chawla
Streaming Platform – YouTube

The second movie from SS Rajamouli, Simhadri starring Jr. NTR, Bhumika Chawla, and Ankitha in the lead roles revolves around the main character, who is adopted by a family, who raises him as one of their child and the patriarch’s granddaughter falls in love with him. But, he leaves her to be with a mentally unstable girl.

5. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)

Cast – Prabhas & Rana Daggubati
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Indian Historical Drama Films’ list]

In the kingdom of Mahishmati, Shivudu falls in love with a young warrior woman. While trying to woo her, he learns about the conflict-ridden past of his family and his true legacy. The third highest-grossing film in Tollywood, Baahubali: The Beginning stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah in the lead roles.

4. Magadheera (2009)

Cast – Ram Charan & Kajal Aggarwal
Streaming Platform – YouTube

[Also feat. at #1 spot in ‘Best Movies of Kajal Aggarwal’ list]

The second film in Ram Charan’s career co-starring Kajal Aggarwal begins when Raghuveer kills Indira’s father and blames Harsha. When the latter sets out to clear his name, he recalls his previous life from 400 years ago and his connection to them. An industry hit at that time, Magadheera defined both Rajamouli and Ram Charan’s careers.

3. Chatrapathi (2005)

Cast – Prabhas & Shriya Saran
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar

One of Rajamouli’s very hero-centric films Chatrapathi starring Prabhas in the lead role revolves around Sivaji and his family, who are uprooted from their community in Sri Lanka and wind up as communed laborers in Vizag. Like his legendary namesake, he rises to the occasion and becomes the savior of the oppressed.

2. RRR (2022)

Cast – Jr. NTR & Ram Charan
Streaming Platform – ZEE5 & Netflix

The second-highest-grossing film in the filmography of SS Rajamouli, RRR starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan in the lead roles, revolves around two revolutionists from Andhra Pradesh and their journey far away from home in 1920s Delhi. The movie showcases the friendship between the two and their revolt against the British colonialists.

1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

Cast – Prabhas & Rana Daggubati
Streaming Platform – Disney+ Hotstar

The career-best magnum opus by SS Rajamouli and the second highest-grossing movie in India, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion commences when Mahendra Baahubali learns that his father was killed by Bhallaladeva in a brutal way. So, he builds an army to dethrone him and release his mother from the former’s captivity.

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