Happy Birthday SS Rajamouli: Do you know Jakkanna's full name
" He is affectionately referred to as "Jakkanna" by some film industry members. SS Rajamouli was born to the South Indian writers KV Vijayendra Prasad and Raja Nandini
SS Rajamouli, the celebrated director of the Indian film industry, has made a global impact with his remarkable films like "RRR" and "Baahubali." He is now renowned worldwide and often remembered as one of India's greatest directors. Rajamouli, currently considered the biggest director in India, was born on October 10, 1973. Today, he celebrates his 50th birthday. Many wonder what could be the full form of SS in his name.
Only a few people know that the "SS" in his name stands for Srisailam Sri. Despite being a prominent director in South Indian cinema, he gained nationwide recognition after the monumental success of "Baahubali." He is affectionately referred to as "Jakkanna" by some film industry members. SS Rajamouli was born to the South Indian writers KV Vijayendra Prasad and Raja Nandini.
Given his family's deep ties to the film industry, he had a passion for movies from a young age. He started his career as an assistant director on an ETV Telugu show. However, in 2001, he bid farewell to the small screen and ventured into the world of cinema. Rajamouli's directorial debut was the film "Student No.1," which featured Junior NTR in the lead role and received positive reviews. This film marked the beginning of Rajamouli's successful journey as a director.
In the same year, Rajamouli fell in love with Rama, whom he eventually married. Before their marriage, Rama had already gone through a divorce and had a son. Rajamouli and Rama had known each other for an extended period, and Rajamouli played a significant role in supporting Rama during her divorce.
On the work front, Rajamouli is currently working on a script for Mahesh Babu, as they would be collaborating on SSMB29. Rajamouli is also producing a film, based on the emergence of cinema in India.
By - Vishnu Priya