The Economic Times

His first salary was Rs 50 after he dropped out of engineering. He gave 12 hits. Now, Telugu filmmaker is making movie with Mahesh Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran

Emerging from humble beginnings with a mere salary of Rs 50, SS Rajamouli has risen to fame as a top-tier filmmaker. With hits like Baahubali and RRR under his belt, his next venture, Varanasi, stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Expected to be a visually stunning adventure, this film is slated for release on April 7, 2027. Read on to know more about SS Rajamouli's journey.