SS Rajamouli Praises Suriya And His Impact On Pan-India Cinema Ahead of 'Kanguva' Release

Director SS Rajamouli, renowned for his blockbuster films like Baahubali and RRR, in an event has credited actor Suriya for inspiring him to push the boundaries of Telugu cinema and reach audiences beyond the Telugu states. In a recent interview, Rajamouli opened up about his admiration for Suriya and the pivotal role he played in shaping the Pan-India cinematic movement.

"Suriya is the hero who inspired me to take Telugu cinema to other regions, beyond the Telugu states,"Rajamouli said. "During the Ghajini era, I would tell my producers and heroes about Suriya's efforts to promote his films in Telugu and reach out to the Telugu audience as a case study. I would tell them that if Suriya could win the love of the Telugu people, we should also work towards winning the love of the Tamil people and audiences from other states. Suriya inspired me to pursue Pan-India films."

Rajamouli further revealed that he and Suriya had discussed collaborating on a film in the past, but the project never materialized. "Suriya mentioned at a function that he regretted not working with me, but I too regret not having the opportunity to work with him. I truly admire Suriya's acting and on-screen presence," Rajamouli said. "He is someone who chooses stories and embarks on a journey more than any filmmaker. I respect his decisions."

Rajamouli also shared insights into the making of his much-anticipated film Kanguva, which stars Suriya in the lead role. Filming in challenging locations was a key element of the movie's production, and Rajamouli acknowledged the immense effort put in by the entire team. "Filming in great locations is challenging. Taking the entire crew to a location or shooting in a large studio is difficult in itself. But Kanguva was shot in very rare locations, and the sets were designed in many unique places," he explained. "The hard work put in by the team is clearly visible in the making video. I believe that all the effort put in by the team will be rewarded with success after the film's release."

As the release date for Kanguva approaches, Rajamouli encouraged fans to experience the film on the big screen. "A film like Kanguva should be experienced in theaters. Only then will you truly get the cinematic experience," he said. "I encourage everyone to watch Kanguva in theaters on November 14th and enjoy the experience."

With Kanguva slated for release on November 14th, the excitement around the film continues to build. Directed by Rajamouli and starring Suriya, the movie is expected to showcase the director's signature grand scale of filmmaking, with breathtaking visuals and an epic narrative.