SS Rajamouli recently hailed director Shankar Shanmugham, calling him the ‘OG of big-screen entertainment.’ Rajamouli, known for his successful films like Baahubali and RRR, spoke highly of Shankar’s visionary filmmaking style during the trailer launch of Shankar’s latest film, Game Changer. This upcoming movie stars Ram Charan and is already creating a lot of excitement.
Shankar’s Impact on Indian Cinema
Shankar is a well-respected figure in the Indian film industry, particularly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is famous for creating large-scale films with innovative storytelling and impressive visual effects. Rajamouli credits Shankar as a key inspiration for many filmmakers, especially those who worked as assistants to him in the past. According to Rajamouli, Shankar set a high bar for cinematic excellence, and many directors today look up to him.
Rajamouli’s Tribute to Shankar
At the trailer launch event, Rajamouli expressed his admiration for Shankar, saying, “I don’t see Game Changer as Shankar Garu’s debut in Telugu because he is not just a Tamil director, but a Telugu director as well.” Rajamouli pointed out that Telugu cinema audiences have always respected Shankar, and even filmmakers today hold him in high regard. He also mentioned that Game Changer’s producer, Dil Raju, chose to collaborate with Shankar due to this deep respect for the director.
Rajamouli continued to describe Shankar as the “OG – the original gangster” of big-screen entertainment. He credited Shankar for inspiring many filmmakers to scale up their visions and bring them to life on the big screen. Rajamouli believes that Shankar’s work gave them the confidence that if they created powerful stories, the audience would respond positively.
Rajamouli on Ram Charan’s Growth
Rajamouli also shared his thoughts on Ram Charan, the lead actor in Game Changer. He expressed his happiness in seeing how Charan has evolved in his career. “I can see a huge difference in the Ram Charan of Magadheera and the Ram Charan of RRR,” he said. Rajamouli praised Charan for learning to connect with the audience emotionally and for performing well in mass scenes.
Excitement Around Game Changer
Game Changer has generated significant buzz due to its talented cast and Shankar’s direction. The film will hit theaters on January 10 and features Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, and Anjali. Fans are excited to see another grand cinematic experience from Shankar, who is known for pushing the limits of Indian cinema.
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